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 is seeking 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 PhD/DSW in Social Work or be ABD (must have completed the doctoral degree by the time the appointment begins) and an MSW from a Council of Social Work Education (CSWE)-accredited social work program
• LMSW or LCSW (or is licensure-eligible) issued in the State of Texas
• 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:

• 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
• Experience with social work field practicum instruction or supervision

About University of Houston Downtown

The second-largest university in Houston, the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is a comprehensive, four-year, urban university in the heart of downtown. Led by President Loren J. Blanchard, UHD is a community of diverse faculty, staff, students, and regional partners dedicated to nurturing talent, generating knowledge, and driving socioeconomic mobility for a just and sustainable future.  

Since opening its doors in 1974, UHD has grown in size, scope, and service, now offering 46 bachelor’s and 11 master’s degree programs and 17 fully online programs within its four colleges: Marilyn Davies College of Business, College of Humanities & Social Sciences, College of Public Service, and College of Sciences & Technology.

UHD educates approximately 15,000 students annually. With more than 77% of UHD’s students coming directly from Harris County, UHD is not just a university in Houston, but Houston’s University and an Anchor Institution for the region.

UHD is recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, a Minority-Serving Institution, and a Military-Friendly School. While the student population is largely Hispanic at 53% and African-American at 20%, more than 64 countries are represented. Furthermore, UHD has the most affordable tuition among four-year universities in Houston, and its graduates have the lowest student loan debt in the state. Importantly, 70% of UHD freshman students are the first in their families to attend college.

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 HCC-Coleman College.

The University of Houston 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.