Assistant Professor of Social Work
About the role
The University of the District of Columbia (UDC), 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.
Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate social work courses aligned with the generalist curriculum, emphasizing mezzo and macro practice areas such as human behavior, social welfare policy, group work, and community practice.
- Contribute to curriculum development, including preparing syllabi and aligning with CSWE Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS).
- 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.
Requirements
- An appropriate terminal degree or agreement to complete this degree within a specified period.
- At least three (3) years of full-time teaching experience, including two (2) years in an institution of higher education.
- 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.
Qualifications
- For Assistant Professor: An appropriate terminal degree or agreement to complete this degree within a specified period; at least three (3) years of full-time teaching experience, including two (2) years in an institution of higher education.
- For Associate Professor: 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.
Benefits
- Health and life insurance
- Sick leave
- Retirement plan (TIAA-CREF)
Pay
Up to $83,974.90 C losing Date: Open Until Filled
Schedule
Nine-month full-time position
Skills
Effective teaching skills, ability to engage in scholarly activities, and leadership in collaborative research and community-based projects.
Benefits
- Health and life insurance
- Sick leave
- TIAA-CREF retirement plan
Pay
Up to $83,974.90 C losing Date: Open Until Filled
Schedule
Nine-month full-time position
Skills
Effective teaching skills, ability to engage in scholarly activities, and leadership in collaborative research and community-based projects.
Benefits
- Health and life insurance
- Sick leave
- TIAA-CREF retirement plan
Pay
Up to $83,974.90 C losing Date: Open Until Filled
Schedule
Nine-month full-time position
Skills
Effective teaching skills, ability to engage in scholarly activities, and leadership in collaborative research and community-based projects.
Benefits
- Health and life insurance
- Sick leave
- TIAA-CREF retirement plan