The SSW faculty position involves research, teaching, advising and related services. A commitment to social work practice in urban environments as demonstrated through teaching, publications, research and/or practice.

The Associate Professor position requires a well-developed record of scholarship that includes refereed publications, research, teaching, and related service. The Candidate must have a doctorate in social work or a related field and a master?s degree in social work. Graduate teaching and dissertation guidance are required. A demonstrated commitment to social work practice in urban environments as demonstrated through funded research, teaching, and service are required. Practice and research in the areas of Urban Violence and Crime, Gerontology, Public Health, and Behavioral Health highly considered. Online instruction is highly valued.

Demonstrated ability to collaborate across disciplines with community partners are also expected. Current areas of specialized practice include addictions, gerontology, public health, urban children youth and families and school social work. Priority will be given to candidates with experience and a strong commitment to student- centered pedagogy and engaged learning. Candidates must be able to demonstrate research excellence and productivity, teaching at the graduate level in at least one of the areas of specialized practice and/or in the areas of preference previously described. Dissertation guidance is expected at the Associate Professor level. A commitment to racial equity and emancipatory practice, research and service are also required.