ASSOCIATE OR FULL PROFESSOR IN SOCIAL WORK

The University of Alabama

School of Social Work

POSITION DESCRIPTION

ASSOCIATE OR FULL PROFESSOR IN SOCIAL WORK

(One faculty position effective 8/16/2018)

Position Summary

The School of Social Work at The University of Alabama invites applications for a faculty person who is eligible for appointment at the rank of associate or full professor with tenure. The position is a nine-month, full time, 1.0 FTE academic appointment.

We seek a talented and innovative scholar who is actively engaged in research and will bring depth to their teaching of courses, and service to the university, community and profession.  Classroom and/ or online teaching in the faculty member’s area of expertise will also be expected.  The school will provide generous resources in support of the faculty member’s program of scholarly research. As a community of knowledge builders, we are looking for a productive, collegial, and creative colleague who, through their scholarship, research and teaching, will bring new perspectives to the synthesis of social work practice, policy, theory and research to our school and university. 

As is expected of all senior faculty members in the School, the faculty member will be expected to mentor junior colleagues and students in developing and carrying out their research and scholarship activities. 

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must have a MSW and an earned doctorate in social work, social welfare, or a closely related field. Candidates must show an exceptionally strong record of externally funded research, nationally recognized scholarship, which includes published research in refereed journals and/or books and a continuing record of mentoring junior faculty and doctoral students. We are strongly invested in recruiting colleagues who, in their practice and research, demonstrate experience with, knowledge of and sensitivity to the needs of culturally diverse and underrepresented populations and communities, as well as a commitment to social justice. Applicants should have an interest and expertise in reaching our diverse student body through online and face-to-face instructional education.  

Preferred Qualifications

Preferable qualifications include two years post MSW practice experience. Although all substantive areas will be seriously considered, we are especially interested in applicants who have expertise in the areas of: behavioral health, community mental health practice, military social work or social work practice with veterans.

School of Social Work

The University’s School of Social Work, established in 1966, has an accomplished faculty of 24 tenured and tenure-track faculty, 11 full-time teaching faculty and 21 dedicated professional and support staff. The School has a long-standing internship program in Washington, DC and several international initiatives in locations including China, Hong Kong, Mexico, Ghana, South Korea, Scotland and Uganda. The School of Social Work has an active enrollment of approximately 383 students in the MSW program, 211 students in the BSW program and 30 students in the Ph.D. program.

The University of Alabama

The University is located in a vibrant, energetic college community in the center of Tuscaloosa, Alabama.  Located on 1,000 acres of tree-lined pathways, it is one of the most beautiful campuses in the state. The University of Alabama has an enrollment of more than 37,000 students. Founded in 1831, it is the state’s oldest public university and the state’s flagship university. In recent years, it has achieved impressive growth in student enrollment and research funding. The university is ranked as a higher research university according to Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education and a community engaged campus according to the New England Resource Center for Higher Education. Additionally, our school was recently ranked in the top 50 schools of social work in the country according to US News and World Report.

Our Community

The city of Tuscaloosa is located along the banks of the Black Warrior River in West Central Alabama. Approximately 200,000 people live in or near the Tuscaloosa metropolitan area. Our community offers good neighborhood schools, low crime rates, affordable housing, and excellent recreational opportunities. Residents are within easy driving distance to other fine destinations such as Birmingham, Atlanta, Nashville, Memphis, New Orleans, the Gulf Coast, and the Great Smoky Mountains.

Compensation

Rank and salary are competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Compensation includes a benefits package with healthcare, reduced tuition rates, and retirement.

Application Process

We invite applications from well-qualified individuals who meet the scholarly and research qualifications. The School strongly encourages applications from women, persons of color and members of other underrepresented groups.

 Please submit the following documents to: http://facultyjobs.ua.edu

• Letter of interest (in your cover letter, please address how your application meets the qualifications and expectations and what you would bring to this position)

• Curriculum Vitae

• Names and contact information for THREE references

Timeline

Review of applications will begin on December 5, 2017 and will continue until the position is filled.

Inquiries

Confidential inquiries may be directed to:

Javonda Williams, Associate Dean and Associate Professor, Chair, Search Committee,

The University of Alabama School of Social Work,

Box 870314, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, 35487-0314;

Jwilliams11@sw.ua.edu    205-348-3926

The University of Alabama is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Institution. Reasonable accommodation in the application and interview process may be requested by contacting Dr. Williams.

Please visit our websites for additional information about the School of Social Work, www.socialwork.ua.edu, and The University of Alabama, www.ua.edu.