UNC Greensboro

Position Number 014079

Functional Title Assistant/Associate Professor

Position Type Tenure Stream

Position Eclass FC - Faculty 9 month Non Leave earn

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 

The Department of Social Work at The University of North Carolina Greensboro is searching for three faculty positions, at tenure-track Assistant, tenured Associate, or tenured Full professor level. The positions are available effective August 1, 2024, and are 9-month faculty appointments. The person in this position will also be expected to teach in the BSW and MSW programs primarily with some involvement in the Ph.D. UNCG’s JMSW and JPHD are joint programs operated with North Carolina Agriculture and Technology State University (an HBCU).

Now is an especially exciting time for the department as we enter into over forty years of partnership with the Department of Sociology and Social Work at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NCA&T) a historically black university (HBCU). Specifically, the MSW program is a joint program with the Department of Sociology and Social Work at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NCA&T); and the BSW Program has a 50+ year joint field program with NCA&T. The Department has approximately 300 BSW majors, 90 MSW students, 40 JPHD students, and 13 full-time faculty.

Position SummaryThe Department has CSWE-accredited BSW and MSW programs and National Council for

Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)-accredited BSW and MSW school social work licensure programs. The Department has external funding from the National Institute of Health, HRSA, Moses Cone Health Foundation, as well as North Carolina Child Welfare Education and other sources.

For more information about the Department of Social Work, please visit http://www.uncg.edu/swk/. For more information about the Joint Master of Social Work Program, please visit http://hhs.uncg.edu/wordpress/jmsw/.

The Triad area is an ideal setting for the social work teacher and scholar who values balance. Greensboro, with a population of about 300,000, is a thriving, civic-minded city with its own Symphony Orchestra, Community Theater, Opera Company, Civic Ballet, and many outstanding public and private recreation areas and facilities. Greensboro is situated in the Piedmont Triad, an area of great natural beauty, diverse industry, cultural arts, and mild temperatures. North Carolina’s mountain resorts are an easy two-hour drive from Greensboro, and the beaches of North and South Carolina are three to four hours away. The Research Triangle is about an hour and a half away. More information is available at: http://www.piedmonttriadnc.com/

Applications will be reviewed beginning January 2, 2024, until the position is filled. Candidates should apply online at https://jobsearch.uncg.edu/. A complete online application package includes: an online application, cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching and research statements, and a list of 3 references. Any questions may be directed to Dr. Jay Poole, Chair of the Search Committee for this position at kjpoole@uncg.edu. UNCG is an EEO/AA employer.

Minimum QualificationsCandidates must possess an MSW and a doctorate in social work or a related social science field and have at least two years of post-master’s practice experience.

Additionally, the successful candidate must:

• Work effectively within a diverse department and promote a collegial work environment.
• Be an active citizen in the school and university, with partnering universities and the broader community.
• Have successfully demonstrated social work teaching, research, and service.
• Have excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills and enjoy interdepartmental and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Have a record of scholarship appropriate for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor if applicable.
• Strengthen graduate and undergraduate programs, and support student needs.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Preferably, candidates should also have a track record in securing external funding.
• The person in this position will have teaching responsibilities across both the BSW and the MSW programs.
• Experience in PhD teaching and dissertation committee supervision is preferred.

Tenure Status Tenure, Tenure Track

Special Instructions to Applicants 

Recruitment Range Competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications

Org #-Department Social Work - 12401

Job Open Date 12/05/2023

For Best Consideration Date 01/02/2024

Job Close Date 

Open Until Filled Yes

FTE 1.000

Type of Appointment Permanent

Time Limited Duration 

Number of Months per Year 9

FLSA 

Physical Effort Reading - f, Writing - f, Hearing - c, Talking - c, Standing - f, Sitting - f

Work Environment Inside - c