Urgently Require Clinical Assistant Professor, Social Work & BSW Program Director in Denton, TX
Posted 2025-03-15Job title: Clinical Assistant Professor, Social Work & BSW Program Director
Company: University of North Texas
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Posting Title Clinical Assistant Professor, Social Work & BSW Program Director
Department UNT-Social Work-135330
College/School College of Health and Public Service
Job Location Denton
Full Time/Part Time Full-Time
Retirement Eligibility ORP Eligible
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Department Summary
The College of Health and Public Service (HPS) at the University of North Texas, distinguished as one of the few Tier One research universities designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), prepares graduates to address diverse and complex social issues such as aging, disability, disaster management and recovery, criminal justice, health disparities, and public safety, and find solutions to challenges in public administration, public health, and urban planning. We have seven academic departments with undergraduate and graduate programs, the Center for Public Management, the UNT Speech and Hearing Center, UNT Workplace Inclusion & Sustainable Employment (WISE) and a number of professional development and clinical training programs to facilitate careers to address a global society.
HPS students are trained to lead nonprofits, become educators, researchers and professionals who strengthen the diverse communities we serve with thoughtful, inclusive and equitable practices as audiologists, behavior analysts, city managers, emergency managers, health care administrators, public safety administrators, public health specialists, rehabilitation counselors, speech language pathologists, social workers, urban planners and more.
Located within HPS, the Department of Social Work houses both MSW and BSW degree programs. We develop generalist social work practitioners who will advance equity and optimize quality-of-life outcomes in diverse communities worldwide by helping people overcome the challenges associated with abuse, poverty, homelessness, addiction, disability, illness and discrimination. Graduates practice in a variety of areas including integrated healthcare settings, hospice, substance abuse treatment, mental health, child welfare, aging, criminal justice, veterans, military and first responders, and more.
UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.
Position Summary
The Department of Social Work in the College of Health & Public Service invites applications for a professional track, full-time Clinical Assistant Professor and BSW Program Director. In addition to administrative program oversight, teaching responsibilities include undergraduate level courses in social work, with possible teaching responsibilities in the graduate program. The candidate selected for this position will be expected to engage in high-quality and innovative instruction in both traditional and non-traditional formats; serve as appropriate on department, college, university and professional committees; engage in scholarly and professional activities; and work with students from diverse backgrounds.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master's degree in Social Work from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited Social Work program and a minimum of two years full-time professional practice experience (post-Master's degree);
- Experience teaching social work courses in an accredited program;
- Experience with online/hybrid/remote instruction
- Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or DSW)
- Experience teaching multiple courses across the social work curriculum
- Active licensure (LMSW or LCSW) in the state of Texas
Physical Requirements Ability to communicate
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Security Sensitive This is a security sensitive position.
EEO Statement
The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.
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Posting Number F1349P
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Location: Denton, TX