Assistant Professor of Social Work

National Association of Black Social Workers, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte’s College of Health and Human Services invites applications for an Assistant Professor in the School of Social Work. This 9-month, full-time appointment starts August 2027, focusing on original research, teaching in the BSW and MSW programs, and service to the School, College, University, community, and profession.

The successful candidate will contribute to a diverse academic environment and engage in scholarship advancing equity, health, and

Qualifications

• PhD in social work or related field by August 2027 or expect completion by that date.
• Ability to conduct original research and publish findings.
• Potential to secure extramural funding and teach across BSW and MSW curricula.
• Competency in NASW ethical principles, including social justice and dignity.

Responsibilities

• Conduct original research advancing the School's mission.
• Teach in the BSW and MSW programs and provide service to the School and community.
• Engage in interdisciplinary collaboration and mentorship.

Skills

Research ability

Teaching ability

Grant/funding potential

NASW ethics & social justice

Education

PhD in social work or related field

MSW from CSWE-accredited program (preferred)

Job description

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte’s College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) invites applications for an Assistant Professor faculty position in the School of Social Work. The position is a full-time, 9-month appointments, with an anticipated start date of August 2027. The positions will be responsible for conducting original research that advances the School’s mission, teaching in the BSW and MSW Programs, and providing service to the School, College, University, community, and profession. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, salary is commensurate with postsecondary social work educator wages in the southeastern U.S.

About the School of Social Work and UNC Charlotte: Our School of Social Work faculty and staff are committed to meaningful scholarship, community engagement, and excellence in teaching. Our vision is to advance the health and well-being of the people of North Carolina and beyond, specifically focused on increasing equity, access, mobility, inclusion, belonging, and justice. The School of Social Work is ranked among the top 20 percent in the nation by US News & World Report. The School of Social Work has dynamic BSW and MSW online and in-person programs with growing national recognition, and has recruited a faculty and student body reflective of the communities we serve. For more information, please visit: http://socialwork.charlotte.edu

The College of Health and Human Services houses the School of Social Work, School of Nursing, Department of Physiology, Health, and Clinical Sciences, Department of Epidemiology and Community Health, and Department of Health Management and Policy. This facilitates innovative and interdisciplinary research that promotes quality health and human services within communities.

Additionally, CHHS is proud to support the Violence Prevention Center, Academy for Clinical Researchand Scholarship, Academy for Population Health Innovation, Academy for Veteran and Military Health, and Race and Social Equity Academy. These centers and academies provide excellent opportunities for mentorship, networking, and collaboration.

UNC Charlotte is North Carolina’s urban research university, the second largest and fastest growing of 17 institutions in the UNC system. Our 1,000 acre campus serves a diverse and growing student body of approximately 32,000 students including more than 6,000 graduate students, and over 1,100 full-time faculty. Charlotte, the 14th largest city in the U.S., is a dynamic, multicultural metropolitan area of 2.9 million with a strong, diversified economic base that supports excellent cultural and recreational amenities, outstanding health facilities, and a major international airport.

Qualifications:

Required for Assistant Professor position: Candidates must possess a PhD in social work or a related field or expect completion of the PhD by August 15, 2027. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to conduct original research including publishing, the potential to seek and secure extramural funding, and the potential to provide excellent instruction across the BSW and MSW curricula. Candidates must also demonstrate competency in NASW ethical principles, including social justice and dignity and worth of the person.

Preferred for Assistant Professor position: An MSW from a CSWE-accredited program is highly desirable. If a candidate possesses a PhD in a field related to social work, an MSW from a CSWE-accredited program is required. Preference will be given to individuals whose research focuses on mental health/health equity, aging, child welfare, and/or advancing justice for marginalized communities.

Additionally, preference will be given to individuals who demonstrate skills in technology-based interventions and pedagogy, interdisciplinary/interprofessional scholarship, and translational research practices.

Important information: This position is subject to research-security screening. As part of the application, applicants must disclose, either in their CV or in a separate document submitted with the application, all current appointments or affiliations with foreign institutions or organizations, foreign research support, and ongoing research collaborations with foreign institutions, organizations, or their personnel. Before candidates advance to an on-campus interview, the university will review this information and other publicly available information for relationships involving institutions on the current Section 1286 list and any other applicable U.S. restricted-party lists. A disclosed or identified relationship does not automatically disqualify a candidate. As a condition of employment, a selected candidate must resolve any relationship the university determines would violate applicable law or sponsor requirements or materially impair the candidate’s or the university’s eligibility for federal funding.

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is committed to equality of educational and employment opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on any protected status. The candidate chosen for this position will be subject to a criminal background check.

Review of applicants will begin on November 2, 2026.

If you have questions, contact the search committee chair, Dr. Annelise Mennicke at our search committee email address - [e-mail] for clarification or information.