SW - Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management - Associate Professor/Full Professor - Tenured - 527557

The University of Alabama • Alabama, NY

49d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Alabama School of Social Work seeks an innovative leader who can connect a large programmatic vision to a detail-level focus that supports and enhances the student experience to serve as Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management. This position is a 12-month faculty appointment at the rank of Associate Professor (tenured) or Professor (tenured) to begin July 1, 2026, with opportunity to start January 1, 2026. This is not a remote position. The School seeks an exceptional mid-career or senior scholar with an established research program, preferably incorporating community-engaged scholarship. We welcome candidates with 1) evidence of administrative accomplishment and/or an inspiring administrative vision, 2) evidence of high-quality teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level across teaching modalities, 3) evidence of mentoring at the undergraduate and/or graduate level and early career scholars, 4) a strong record of external funding, and 5) an exceptional portfolio of publication and dissemination products. High priority experience areas include behavioral health, asset or strengths-based community approaches, and poverty and health disparities, but 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 will oversee the Office for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management which supports students throughout their social work education, from recruitment, application and admissions process through advising and mentoring programs, major and career exploration, and graduation. The School's student service manager, advisors, and recruiters report directly to this Associate Dean. Salaries are competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. New faculty are provided a generous start up package.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Social Work or a closely related discipline
• At least three years of leadership experience
• Established research program, preferably incorporating community-engaged scholarship
• Evidence of administrative accomplishment and/or an inspiring administrative vision
• Evidence of high-quality teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level across teaching modalities
• Evidence of mentoring at the undergraduate and/or graduate level and early career scholars
• A strong record of external funding
• An exceptional portfolio of publication and dissemination products

Nice To Haves

• MSW, with minimum of two years post-MSW practice experience
• High priority experience areas include behavioral health, asset or strengths-based community approaches, and poverty and health disparities

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Office for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
• Supports students throughout their social work education, from recruitment, application and admissions process through advising and mentoring programs, major and career exploration, and graduation

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