OPEN-RANK TENURE-TRACK FACULTY POSITIONS

University of Maryland School of Social Work; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland School of Social Work invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level in Baltimore. We seek scholars to advance knowledge, drive social impact, and prepare leaders in social work.

Must have a PhD in social work or related field; MSW with practice experience required for MSW teaching. Strong research and teaching commitments, equity focus, and collaboration across disciplines are essential.

Qualifications

• PhD in social work or a related field is required for tenure-track teaching.
• MSW with at least two years of practice experience is required for MSW program teaching.
• A strong, externally fundable research agenda is expected.
• Commitment to teaching, mentorship, and student success.

Responsibilities

• Teach and mentor MSW and other graduate students.
• Develop and sustain an externally funded research program.
• Foster equity and anti-racist academic practices.
• Engage in interdisciplinary research and community partnerships.

Skills

Research agenda development

Teaching excellence

Equity & justice

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

PhD in social work or related field

MSW with 2+ years of practice

Job description

The University of Maryland School of Social Work (UMSSW) invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level. We seek scholars who are committed to advancing knowledge, driving meaningful social impact, and preparing the next generation of leaders in social work.

Guided by the University of Maryland, Baltimore’s core values—respect and integrity; wellbeing and sustainability; innovation and discovery; and equity and justice—UMSSW fosters a collaborative, forward-looking academic community committed to impactful scholarship and meaningful change.

We welcome candidates with an earned doctorate in social work or a related social or health science discipline who demonstrate:

• A strong, externally fundable research agenda with high-impact scholarly potential
• A commitment to excellence in teaching, mentorship, and student success
• A dedication to advancing equity and justice through anti-oppressive and anti-racist approaches
• A collaborative spirit that advances interdisciplinary research and community-engaged partnerships

We are particularly interested in scholars whose work focuses on:

• Practice or services research with low-income or underserved individuals and families
• Health and behavioral health disparities
• Child welfare, IPV, and trauma work
• Community-engaged and translational research that bridges research, practice, and policy
• Advanced clinical, intervention, and/or research methodology

A PhD in social work or similar fields plus an MSW with at least two years of practice experience is required for teaching in the MSW program. Senior candidates (Associate/Full Professor) should demonstrate a record of leadership, sustained extramural funding, and a commitment to mentoring junior faculty and fostering inclusive academic communities.

UMSSW is one of the largest and most respected schools of social work in the United States, consistently ranked among the top programs in scholarly productivity and reputation. Our School offers:

• A collaborative and supportive academic environment grounded in respect and integrity
• Opportunities for innovative, interdisciplinary research across the University of Maryland’s professional schools, including Medicine, Nursing, Law, Pharmacy, and Dentistry
• A strong infrastructure for doctoral and postdoctoral training, advancing discovery and leadership in the field
• Deep connections to state and federal partners, supporting policy-relevant and practice-informed scholarship

Located in downtown Baltimore, our School is part of a vibrant academic health and human services campus. In 2027, we will move into a new, state-of-the-art, net-zero building, reflecting our commitment to wellbeing, sustainability, and the future of social work education. https://www.umaryland.edu/designandconstruction/capital-projects/projects/school-of-social-work-building-project/

For best consideration, applications should be submitted by October 15, 2026. The search will remain open until filled. Appointments are expected to begin July 1, 2027.

The University of Maryland is an Equal Opportunity, Affiantitve Action Employer. UMSSW is dedicated to building a culturally diverse faculty and encourages applications from women, minoritized groups, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.