Clinical Assistant Professor of Social Work

About the role

Position Overview: The Department of Social Work in the College of Public Affairs and Health Sciences invites applications for a professional track, full-time Clinical Assistant Professor. Responsibilities include teaching in the graduate and undergraduate programs. 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 demonstrate a commitment to working with students.

Department Summary: The Department of Social Work, located in College of Public Affairs and Health Sciences (PAHS) at the University of North Texas, houses both MSW and BSW degree programs. We develop generalist social work practitioners to optimize quality-of-life outcomes in communities worldwide by helping all 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, policy advocacy, and more.

About Us - Values Overview: Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year. We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.

Responsibilities

• Teach in the graduate and undergraduate programs.
• 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