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Department SW-School of Social Work - 380100 Posting Open Date 01/08/2024 Application Deadline 01/22/2024 Open Until Filled No Position Type Permanent Faculty Working Title Open Rank Fixed Term Practicum Faculty (2) Appointment Type Fixed Term Faculty Vacancy ID FAC0004908 Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Permanent Hours per week 40 FTE 1 Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range Proposed Start Date 03/01/2024 Position Information
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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit The mission of the School of Social Work is to advance equity, transform systems, improve lives. The School's curriculum supports the mission and recognizes the uniqueness of the region served, including concerns for disadvantaged, vulnerable, and oppressed individuals, families and communities. Classes provide rigorous and evidence-based content, and give students the opportunity to explore theory, learn intervention skills and engage in challenging dialogue with colleagues.
Position Summary The School of Social Work at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites nominations and applications for two Fixed TermOpen Rank Field Practicum faculty positions (1.0 FTE). The mission of the School of Social Work is to advance equity, transform systems, and improve lives. The curriculum supports this mission and includes a focus on evidenced-based practice; concern for disadvantaged, vulnerable, and oppressed individuals, families, and communities; and the design and development of social interventions. The positions will be reviewed annually for reappointment.
We are seeking applicants with a breadth of social work practice experience and expertise and ability to teach in generalist macro and direct practice specialization courses. Experience working in practicum education is strongly preferred. Applicants should be able to demonstrate skills and experience in teaching graduate level classes or training. These non-tenured positions are responsible for coordinating practicum education in the practice areas of macro and direct practice as assigned, as well as teaching graduate courses.
Salary is competitive and will be commensurate with experience.
The School of Social Work offers M.S.W. and Ph.D. degrees. Dual degrees are offered in Law, Public Health, Public Administration, and Divinity (with Duke University). The faculty members of the School of Social Work have strong collaborative relationships with many campus units such as the Schools of Medicine, Public Health, Nursing, Law, Government, Education, and the Department of City and Regional Planning as well as University Centers and Institutes such as the Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research, the Carolina Population Center, the Center for Developmental Sciences, Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute, and the Institute on Aging. We also maintain dynamic relationships with community agencies, state and federal government, and research groups in the Research Triangle Park and across the U.S. To learn more about the School of Social Work, please visit our home page at https://ssw.unc.edu/
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements We are seeking applicants with a breadth of social work practice experience and expertise and ability to teach in generalist macro and direct practice specialization courses. Experience working in practicum education is strongly preferred. Applicants should be able to demonstrate skills and experience in teaching graduate level classes or training. These non-tenured positions are responsible for coordinating practicum education in the practice areas of macro and direct practice as assigned, as well as teaching graduate courses.
Salary is competitive and will be commensurate with experience.
The School of Social Work offers M.S.W. and Ph.D. degrees. Dual degrees are offered in Law, Public Health, Public Administration, and Divinity (with Duke University). The faculty members of the School of Social Work have strong collaborative relationships with many campus units such as the Schools of Medicine, Public Health, Nursing, Law, Government, Education, and the Department of City and Regional Planning as well as University Centers and Institutes such as the Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research, the Carolina Population Center, the Center for Developmental Sciences, Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute, and the Institute on Aging. We also maintain dynamic relationships with community agencies, state and federal government, and research groups in the Research Triangle Park and across the U.S. To learn more about the School of Social Work, please visit our home page at https://ssw.unc.edu/
Applicants must possess a Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) degree from an accredited Council of Social Work Education program.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate skills and experience in teaching graduate level classes or training.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Applicants should be able to demonstrate skills and experience in teaching graduate level classes or training.
Experience working in practicum education is strongly preferred.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities Not Applicable.
Special Instructions Candidates should electronically upload a curriculum vita, a letter outlining interest and prior experience; and, include within the electronic application three to four professional referees; their institution, email, and phone number (referees will receive a system generated email to upload a referee letter when a finalist pool has been established). Please Note: Referee letters SHOULD NOT be mailed directly to the School of Social Work.
Uploaded cover letters may be addressed to:
Andrea Murrray-Lichtman, Search Committee Chair
UNC-CH School of Social Work
325 Pittsboro Street
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3550
Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/272088 Department Contact Information
Department Contact Name and Title Andrea Murray Lichtman, Search Committee Chair Department Contact Telephone or Email ajmurray@email.unc.edu Academic Personnel Office Contact Information If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University's Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to facultyrecruitment@unc.edu.
Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.
If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.
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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.
