School of Social Work
Multiple Open Rank Positions to Begin August 2025…
The School of Social Work invites nominations and applications for tenure-track faculty positions at the ranks of assistant, associate or full professor. We welcome applications from strong candidates in all areas of social work research. We are particularly interested in candidates whose substantive areas include African American and/or Latinx mental health, health, and social and economic development; Interprofessional innovative practice; School social work; Aging/gerontology; Human and civil rights; Anti-racist, anti-oppressive, gender-affirming pedagogy and practice; Community-based participatory research and implementation science; Global social work practice/international social development; Non-profit management/leadership; Bilingual practice with immigrants, Culturally grounded micro, mezzo and macro practice with vulnerable populations. You will join an exceptionally talented and passionate group of staff and scholars, and there are opportunities to work in partnership with our Center for Human Trafficking Research & Outreach, Center for Social Justice, Human and Civil Rights, and the Institute for Nonprofit Management. Our faculty have a history of interdisciplinary collaborations with other entities within UGA, such as the College of Pharmacy, College of Public Health, Medical Partnership, College of Engineering, College of Family and Consumer Science, Mary Frances Early College of Education, School of Law, the Owens Institute for Behavioral Research, and others.
The School and Institution
Chartered in 1785, the University of Georgia in Athens is a Carnegie RU/VH university, and the state’s flagship institution of higher education. The School of Social Work provides professional education to over 500 students through its CSWE–accredited B.S.W. and M.S.W. programs, Ph.D. program, and the Master of Nonprofit Management and Leadership. The School of Social Work also offers joint M.S.W. degree programs with the School of Law and the College of Public Health. The School of Social Work is nationally and internationally known for excellence in research, teaching, public service, international programs, and a commitment to social and economic justice.
The Individuals
The candidate selected for this faculty position will be an outstanding scholar and teacher. Applicants must demonstrate exceptional research capacity and potential for external funding. Faculty are expected to engage in teaching, research, practicum education liaison duties and/or academic advising, and service. They may teach across the educational continuum at our Athens, Gwinnett, and Online campuses. We expect successful candidates to share our commitment to enriching our institutional missions of teaching, research and service.
Candidates for the Assistant Professor rank must have a Ph.D. in social work or cognate discipline (e.g. psychology, sociology, public health, neuroscience, economics). An M.S.W. degree with two years post master’s practice experience strongly preferred but not required. Candidates for the Associate Professor rank must also be engaged in teaching, research, and service consistent with an appointment at the rank of associate professor. Candidates for the Professor rank must also be engaged in teaching, research, and service consistent with a tenured faculty appointment at the rank of a tenured professor.
Nominations and Applications
Application materials must be submitted through UGA Jobs system https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/386098. Applicants should upload an application letter that includes a discussion of teaching philosophy and research agenda, and a curriculum vitae. Three letters of reference addressed to the University of Georgia, School of Social Work, Faculty Search Committee will be required at the time of interview. Review of applications will begin immediately, and will be accepted until the position is filled. Questions should be routed to Ms. Mandi Albanese, Dean’s Administrative Assistant, at [email protected]. Please note “Faculty Search” in the subject line.
The University of Georgia is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status
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