Assistant Professor of Social Work

UDC College of Arts & Sciences; Campus (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and life insurance

Sick leave

Retirement plan (TIAA-CREF)

Job summary

UDC College of Arts & Sciences invites applications for a full-time, nine-month permanent faculty appointment in Social Work. The position, within the BSW Program, starts January 2, 2027, in Washington, DC, and offers engaging teaching, research, and service opportunities for career development.

Qualified applicants should have a terminal degree and substantial teaching experience in higher education. The university emphasizes equity, community partnerships, and a commitment to student success

Qualifications

• Terminal degree (or near completion) required for Assistant Professor track.
• A PhD or equivalent terminal credential in Social Work or a related field is expected for Associate Professor track.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the BSW foundation curriculum with emphasis on mezzo and macro practice.
• Contribute to curriculum development and alignment with CSWE EPAS standards.

Skills

Teaching ability

Curriculum development

Student mentoring

Education

Terminal degree

Doctorate or highest credential

Job description

Location

4200 Connecticut Avenue, NW. Washington DC. 20008

Brief Description of Duties

The University of the District of Columbia (UDC), the District’s only public institution of higher education and an urban land‑grant, minority‑serving institution, invites applications for a full‑time, nine‑month permanent faculty appointment in Social Work. This position is housed within the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Program in the Division of Behavioral and Applied Health with a start date of January 2, 2027. UDC enrolls approximately 4,200 students across its associate, baccalaureate, master’s, and professional programs. The Washington metropolitan area provides an exceptional learning environment for students, faculty, and community partners.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the BSW professional foundation curriculum, with emphasis on mezzo and macro practice areas such as human behavior, social welfare policy, group work, and community practice.
• Contribute to curriculum development, including preparation of syllabi and alignment with CSWE Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS).
• Develop and maintain an active scholarly agenda consistent with tenure expectations.
• Create and update model syllabi for assigned courses.
• Serve as lead faculty for designated curriculum areas.
• Mentor BSW students on professional development, career pathways, and field readiness, consistent with faculty responsibilities outlined in the BSW Program Handbook.
• Provide leadership and service on program, division, and university committees.
• Engage in collaborative research and community‑based projects that include opportunities for student participation.
• Participate in ongoing assessment and continuous improvement of program outcomes.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Assistant Professor Qualifications

• An appropriate terminal degree or agree to complete this degree within a period of time to be specified in the terms of the initial contract; and at least three (3) years of full‑time teaching experience, including two (2) years in an institution of higher education. Appropriate professional experience and achievements may be substituted when formal teaching experience is limited or absent. When formal teaching experience is limited or absent, the candidate shall be required to demonstrate verifiable potential for effective teaching.

Associate Professor Qualifications

• An earned doctorate or the highest appropriate credential in the field of specialization, or experience and achievements comparable to the doctorate.
• A record of scholarship and professional growth.
• At least five (5) years of full‑time teaching experience in an institution of higher education, including three (3) years as an Assistant Professor.
• Appropriate professional experience and achievements may be substituted when formal teaching experience is limited or absent.

Information to Applicant

Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is in the collective bargaining unit represented by National Education Association (NEA) and you may be required to pay an agency service fee through direct payroll deduction.

Employment Benefits

Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance, and sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia's retirement plan (TIAA‑CREF).

Equal Opportunity Employer

The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.

Notice of Non‑Discrimination

In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq. (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference

Applicants claiming veteran's preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Visa Sponsorship

At this time, the University of the District of Columbia does not provide sponsorship for visas (e.g. H‑1B). This position is also ineligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Residency Preference

A person applying for a position who is a bona fide District resident at the time of application for the position may be awarded a 10‑point residency preference over non‑District applicants, unless the person declines the preference points. If selected, the person shall be required to present no less than 8 proofs of bona fide District residency on or before the effective date of the appointment and maintain such residency for 7 consecutive years from the effective date of the appointment. Failure to maintain bona fide District residency for the 7‑year period will result in forfeiture of employment.

Drug‑Free Workplace

Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug‑Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

Background Investigation

Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation. The determination of a "satisfactory background investigation" is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia. The University may refuse to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.

Disposition of Resume

Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore, if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.

Contact Information

All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Talent Management at (202) 274‑5380.