Assistant Professor of Practice

The University of Texas at Arlington; Arlington (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Arlington invites applications for three full-time, Assistant Professor of Practice positions in the School of Social Work. Roles include two online DSW program faculty with remote work options and one in-person founding faculty position at UTA West in western Fort Worth, Parker County.

Responsibilities include teaching across BSW, MSW, and doctoral levels, curriculum development for online and hybrid formats, program leadership collaboration, and community engagement

Qualifications

• Doctorate in social work or related field (ABD or completion within two years) required or considered.
• Master’s degree in social work is required.
• Minimum of two years post-master’s practice experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated teaching experience across BSW, MSW and doctoral levels is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Teach across multiple program levels and formats, including online, in-person, and hybrid.
• Collaborate with leadership to shape curriculum and DSW program development.

Skills

Teaching experience

Multi-delivery instruction

Leadership and service

Post-master’s practice experience

Education

Doctorate in social work or related field (ABD or degree completion within two years)

Master’s degree in social work

Job description

Job Summary

The School of Social Work at The University of Texas at Arlington invites applications for three full-time, Assistant Professor of Practice.

Positions 1 & 2 — Assistant Professor of Practice, Online DSW Program (2 positions, remote work possible)

Help launch and grow UTA’s new online Doctor of Social Work program from its earliest days. These roles are ideal for practice-seasoned educators who want to shape doctoral-level curriculum, mentor advanced practitioners and scholar-practitioners, and build a program culture from the ground up.

• Opportunity for experienced professional social workers with a passion for leadership and guiding the next generation of social workers
• Opportunity to teach in the online MSW program
• Collaborate closely with program leadership to define what excellence in online DSW education looks like

Position 3 — Assistant Professor of Practice, UTA West (1 position, in-person)

Be a founding faculty presence at UTA West — a new hub positioned at the intersection of I-30 and I-20, the western gateway to Fort Worth in fast-growing Parker County. This role offers the chance to build direct relationships with a new regional student population and community partners, teach across BSW , MSW , and doctoral levels, and put a personal stamp on what social work education looks like at UTA’s newest location.

• In-person role based at the new UTA West location — western Fort Worth / Parker County
• Founding faculty member for a brand-new campus program with room to shape local partnerships and community engagement
• Ideal for an educator who wants visibility, ownership, and a direct hand in establishing UTA’s presence in a high-growth region

Required Qualifications

• A doctorate in social work or a related field ( ABD or degree completion within two years will be considered)
• A master’s degree in social work
• A minimum of two years of post-master’s practice experience
• Teaching experience, whether in the classroom or through professional development offerings and trainings
• Capacity to teach across multiple course topics and program levels (bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral)
• Ability to teach via multiple instructional delivery methods, including service-learning, experiential learning, and virtual/online formats

Preferred Qualifications

• For the Online DSW positions: experience with doctoral-level curriculum design, advanced clinical or macro practice scholarship, and online andragogy
• For the UTA West position: experience building community partnerships and a track record of engagement with regional practice or civic organizations
• Evidence of a commitment to teamwork, service, and leadership

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• 80% Teaching: eight classes per academic year (4:4 load), delivered online, face-to-face, or hybrid depending on position and program need
• 20% Service: to the School of Social Work, the University, the community, and the profession