Position Number 002439
Functional Title Associate/Full Professor/Department Chair
Position Type Department Chairs
Position Eclass FE - Faculty 10 month non-leave ear
University Information
UNC Greensboro, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is 1 of only 57 doctoral institutions recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for both higher research activity and community engagement. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC System institutions, UNC Greensboro is one of the most diverse universities in the state with 20,000+ students, and 3,000+ faculty and staff members representing 90+ nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams, 85 undergraduate degrees in over 125 areas of study, as well as 74 master’s and 32 doctoral programs, UNC Greensboro is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value, with noted strengths in health and wellness, visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit: It is an especially exciting time for the UNCG Social Work Department as we near our 50th year of partnership with the Department of Social Work and Sociology at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (N.C. A&T) a historically Black university (HBCU). Specifically, the Joint Master of Social Work (JMSW) Program and the Joint Doctorate in Social Work (JPhD) Program are joint programs with N.C. A&T, and the BSW Program has a longstanding joint field program with N.C. A&T. The Department has over 300 BSW majors, over 100 MSW students, over 30 PhD students, 18 full-time faculty, administrative staff, and adjunct faculty members. Additionally, the Department of Social Work is home to the Gerontology Program, its own unique discipline, which consists of an Undergraduate Minor, a fully online Master of Science (MS), and Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Gerontology. The highly ranked MS in Gerontology is the only accredited and online Gerontology program serving North Carolina and one of only two accredited programs serving the east coast. The Department of Social Work, the Gerontology Program, School, and University place a high value on community-engaged scholarship, outreach, and partnerships. The UNCG Department of Social Work has a strong demonstrated commitment to anti-racism, anti-Black racism, diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, and student-centered social work education.
The School of Health and Human Sciences (HHS), through teaching, scholarship, community engagement and service, prepares new generations of professionals, leaders, scholars, and entrepreneurs to enhance the quality of life of individuals, families, and communities. HHS includes 10 academic departments, an advising center, an office of research, and degree programs at the bachelors, masters and doctoral levels. In addition to student body diversity, HHS employs a diverse faculty and staff, with 20% of faculty identified as minoritized faculty. For additional information on the School of HHS, visit http://uncg.edu/hhs
Position SummaryPosition Summary: The Chair reports to the Dean of the School of Health and Human Sciences and is supported by administrative staff members. The Chair provides strategic and visionary leadership to advance the teaching, research, and service/outreach missions of the Department and School. The primary responsibilities of the Chair are to work closely with Social Work faculty, students, and staff, the Dean, and other campus leaders to:
The Chair serves as the primary voice and advocate for the Department and Gerontology Program at the School and University levels. The Chair is also charged with implementing departmental, school, University, and UNC system policies. Involvement in some teaching and scholarship as commensurate with the duties as Chair is also expected.
Minimum QualificationsMinimum Qualifications: The successful candidate must:
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications:
Tenure Status Tenure
Special Instructions to Applicants
For more information about the UNCG Department of Social Work, please visit http://www.uncg.edu/swk/.
Recruitment Range Competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Org #-Department Social Work - 12401
Job Open Date 12/13/2022
For Best Consideration Date 12/13/2022
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
FTE 1.000
Type of Appointment Permanent
Time Limited Duration
Number of Months per Year 10
FLSA
Physical Effort Reading - F, Writing - F, Hearing - F, Talking - F, Standing - O, Sitting - O
Work Environment Inside - C
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