Assistant Professor of Practice

Society for Social Work and Research; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An institution of higher learning in Arlington, Texas, is seeking an Assistant Professor of Practice for three Academic Professional Track positions. The candidates will teach BSW and MSW programs, focusing on key areas such as behavioral health and substance misuse. Additionally, they will contribute to service and community engagement. A Doctorate in Social Work or related field is required, along with a CSWE-accredited MSW degree. The role involves teaching across various modalities and participating in faculty service responsibilities.

Qualifications

• A Doctorate in Social Work or related field is required.
• A Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Minimum of two years post-MSW practice experience.
• Successful teaching experience in a university setting.

Responsibilities

• Teach eight classes per academic year, in-person or online.
• Engage in service to the School of Social Work and community.
• Develop courses and curriculum in specified areas.

Skills

Teaching experience

Expertise in behavioral health

Experience with substance misuse/addictions

Ability to mentor doctoral students

Education

Doctorate in Social Work (DSW) or related field

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Job description

Summary of Position

The University of Texas at Arlington School of Social Work invites applications for three Academic Professional Track positions (non-tenure), at the rank of Assistant Professor of Practice. Candidates will be expected to teach online and in-person at the Arlington, Fort Worth, and UTA West campuses. The position is based on campus at UT Arlington.

Faculty in these roles are deeply engaged with students, alumni, and the community, and play a vital role in preparing students for the realities of social work practice, while also contributing to service and innovation within the School and community.

We are particularly interested in hiring faculty who will enhance our teaching capabilities in the following areas:

1. BSW and MSW Programs: Behavioral Health; Substance Misuse/Addictions; Children, Youth & Families; Health; Aging; and Macro Community & Administrative Practice

2. DSW Program: Applying practice expertise and scholarship to teach across the DSW curriculum, specifically in research areas (e.g., paradigms of inquiry, qualitative and quantitative methods, capstone mentorship), leadership (e.g., entrepreneurship, grant writing, program evaluation), and education (e.g., educational policy, pedagogy, practicum supervision).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 80% Teaching: Eight classes per academic year (4:4 load) online, face-to-face, and/or hybrid
• 20% Service: To the School of Social Work, University, Community, and Profession
• Be on-site at the UT Arlington campus
• These essential duties and responsibilities are subject to change.

Required Qualifications:

• A Doctorate in Social Work (DSW), a PhD in social work, or a doctorate in a related field
• A Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a CSWE-accredited program
• A minimum of two years post-MSW practice experience
• Successful teaching experience in a university setting, as evidenced in teaching evaluation
• Capacity to teach across multiple course topics and program levels (BSW, MSW, and/or DSW)
• Ability to teach via various instructional delivery methods in-person, virtual/online, and hybrid.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching at the DSW level and/or mentoring doctoral students
• Expertise to teach and develop courses in the areas of:
  • behavioral health
  • substance misuse/addictions
  • children, youth, and families
  • health, aging,
  • macro community and administrative practice
  • research, leadership, and/or education