Assistant Professor of Social Work

Note: To be considered, the candidate must submit:  a)  a cover letter detailing interest and potential for fit in the Social Work Program at UH-Downtown, and include or attach a teaching philosophy and research statement and agenda;  b) an updated Curriculum Vitae (please include a list of courses previously taught along with the modality);  c)  unofficial graduate transcripts showing completion of an MSW degree from a CSWE-accredited program and unofficial transcripts from DSW or PhD in Social Work program (to current date if ABD); and  d) names and contact information for three professional references.

The Social Work Program at the University of Houston-Downtown seeks dynamic candidates to fill one (1) position at the tenure-track Assistant Professor level.  

The University of Houston-Downtown Social Work Program seeks candidates for Tenure Track Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will teach a 3-4 course load over the two long semesters in a variety of formats; demonstrate a theory-based and community-engaged teaching philosophy; engage in a research agenda that supports the knowledge base of social work practice; and engage in service to the institution, profession, and community. 

Job Description

• Teaches a 3-4 course load of undergraduate courses (three courses in one long semester and four courses in the other long semester).
• Engages in meaningful research in the field of Social Work.
• Provides service to the department, university, college, community, and profession.

EEO/AA

• Earned a terminal degree in Social Work (MSW from a Council of Social Work Education (CSWE)-accredited social work program) and a doctoral degree in Social Work or a closely related field
• At least two (2) years of full-time post-MSW practice experience with systems of various sizes
• Experience in teaching or demonstrated potential to teach at the college level
• Experience in research and scholarship or demonstrated potential to conduct research and scholarship
• Demonstrated commitment to service to the university, profession, or community

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD/DSW in Social Work or be ABD
• LMSW or LCSW (or is licensure-eligible) issued in the State of Texas
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching or potential for excellence in teaching
• Demonstrated excellence in research and scholarship or potential for excellence in research and scholarship
• Experience with face-to-face, hybrid, and online instruction
• Experience in developing and implementing service learning and experiential learning in curricular and co-curricular settings
• Ability to teach generalist social work courses at all system levels (micro, mezzo, and macro)
• Ability to articulate a clear and evolving research agenda that includes social work issues with marginalized populations
• Knowledge of and experience working with an array of social service, public health, criminal justice, and/or healthcare agencies in the Greater Houston or other urban area

About University of Houston Downtown

Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2024, the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is the second-largest university in Houston and has served the educational needs of the nation’s fourth-largest city since 1974. As one of four distinct public universities in the University of Houston System, UHD is a comprehensive, four-year university led by President Loren J. Blanchard. Annually, UHD educates approximately 14,000 students, boasts more than 66,000 alumni, and offers 45 bachelor’s degrees, 12 master’s degrees, and 19 online programs within four colleges: Marilyn Davies College of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Public Service, and College of Sciences and Technology. UHD has one of the lowest tuition rates in Texas.

U.S. News and World Report ranked UHD among the nation’s Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Applied Administration and Best Online Master’s Programs in Criminal Justice, as well as a Top Performer in Social Mobility. The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse ranked UHD one of the best colleges in the U.S. for its 2024 rankings, with notable distinctions:  No. 1 for diversity (tied) and No. 3 for student experience. TheStockWatcher.com called UHD a “notable institution providing high-quality online MBA programs. … UHD ensures that its graduates are well-prepared to succeed in their chosen career paths.”

UHD is one of the four distinct and separate components of the University of Houston System, which also includes the University of Houston, University of Houston-Clear Lake, and University of Houston-Victoria. Instructional Sites operated by UHD are University of Houston-Downtown Northwest, University of Houston-Downtown at Lone Star College Kingwood, and University of Houston-Downtown at Lone Star College CyFair.

The University is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, a Minority-Serving Institution, and a Military Friendly School. For more information on the University of Houston-Downtown, visit uhd.edu.

The University of Houston - Downtown is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution and recognizes protected classes of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, religion, age (40 and above), national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or status, and gender expression as required by federal law. Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.