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Department SW-School of Social Work - 380100 Posting Open Date 01/03/2024 Application Deadline 01/22/2024 Open Until Filled No Position Type Permanent Faculty Working Title Open Rank Fixed Term Teaching Faculty Appointment Type Fixed Term Faculty Vacancy ID FAC0004900 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 an open Rank Fixed Term Teaching Faculty position (12 months). This fixed-term faculty will be responsible for teaching 7 courses per year. We are seeking applicants with direct social work experience and the ability to teach primarily in the Generalist and Direct practice (DP) curriculum areas. Applicants with clinical practice backgrounds and the ability to teach within the Direct Practice concentration will be assigned to teach a range of Master's of Social Work Direct Practice courses in our in-person and online programs. Applicants must have demonstrated skills to teach social work coursework and clinical social work practice. Knowledge and skills relevant to teach Master of Social Work level theory and practice classes, among other clinical practice modalities, is desired. Other duties in addition to teaching include service and committee work. This position will be reviewed annually for reappointment.
Salary is competitive and will be commensurate with experience.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Salary is competitive and will be commensurate with experience.
Applicants must possess a Master of Social Work degree from an accredited Council of Social Work Education ( CSWE) social work program and have a minimum 5-year post- MSW direct practice experience.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Licensed Clinical Social Worker ( LCSW) and previous experience teaching graduate courses is 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:
Dr. Tauchiana Williams, Search Committee Chair
UNC-CH School of Social Work
325 Pittsboro Street
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3550
Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/271877 Department Contact Information
Department Contact Name and Title Dr. Tauchiana Williams, Search Committee Chair Department Contact Telephone or Email tjvan@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.
