SW - Assistant Professor - Tenure/Tenure Track - 527578
About The Position
The University of Alabama School of Social Work invites applications for two (2) faculty appointments at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure-track) to begin August 2026. We welcome candidates with 1) experience in or potential for high-quality teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level across teaching modalities, 2) interest or experience in mentoring at the undergraduate and graduate level; 3) achievement in or the potential for original research and scholarship, and 4) success in or the potential to secure external and internal funds for their research. High priority areas include behavioral health, health disparities, poverty, and asset or strengths-based community approaches. Candidates with scholarship expertise in other areas are also encouraged to apply. The committee will strongly consider all areas that complement current faculty research and/or needs of the State of Alabama. The position requires a Ph.D. in Social Work or a closely related discipline and an MSW. Candidates who are ABD may also apply if successful defense of the dissertation occurs prior to appointment. A minimum of two years post-MSW practice experience is preferred. Salaries are competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. New faculty are provided a generous start up package. To apply, candidates should go to http://careers.ua.edu to complete an online application and upload the following: Cover letter detailing interest in position; Statement describing research and scholarship; Statement of teaching philosophy and experience; Curriculum vitae; Two articles or article-length writing samples; Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g. student evaluations; peer observations of teaching); and Contact information for three (3) professional references. Review of applications will begin October 10, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. The expected start date is August 16, 2026. Confidential inquiries about the position may be sent to Dr. Leah Cheatham, Search Committee Chair, at [email protected].
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Social Work or a closely related discipline
- MSW
- Candidates who are ABD may also apply if successful defense of the dissertation occurs prior to appointment.
Nice To Haves
- A minimum of two years post-MSW practice experience is preferred.
- experience in or potential for high-quality teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level across teaching modalities
- interest or experience in mentoring at the undergraduate and graduate level
- achievement in or the potential for original research and scholarship
- success in or the potential to secure external and internal funds for their research
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
