Assistant/Associate Tenure- or Clinical-Track Professor, Flint Social Work Department, College of Health Sciences (Hybrid)

University of Michigan-Flint • Flint, MI

76d • Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Michigan-Flint's Social Work Department in the College of Health Sciences is seeking an Assistant or Associate Professor for either a tenure- or clinical-track position. This role involves teaching in both the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and Master of Social Work (MSW) programs. The appointment can be for 9 or 12 months. The department is particularly interested in candidates with expertise in mental health practice, behavioral health practice, evaluation of clinical practice, trauma-informed practice, and social work practice in healthcare settings, who also demonstrate a collaborative approach to teaching and learning. The BSW program is fully accredited, and the MSW program is currently in candidacy with a goal of Initial Accreditation by summer 2027. This is a full-time, hybrid position, requiring faculty to be on campus at least two days per week.

Requirements

• Clinical-Track: An MSW from a CSWE-accredited program and an accredited University.
• Tenure-Track: A PhD in Social Work or related field.
• Full-time, post-MSW professional practice experience.
• Clinical-Track: A minimum of three years experience for Clinical Assistant Professor.
• Clinical-Track: A minimum of five years experience for Clinical Associate Professor.
• Tenure-Track: A minimum of two years experience for Assistant or Associate Professor.
• Experience teaching in higher education.
• To be considered for a Tenure-Track position, must meet above requirements and demonstrate ability to conduct impactful scholarly research and publish in peer-reviewed venues.

Nice To Haves

• For a Clinical-Track position, a DSW or PhD is preferred.
• Experience teaching BSW or MSW courses at a CSWE-accredited program in various teaching modes, including online synchronous and asynchronous courses, as well as face-to-face courses.
• Experience teaching courses in mental health practice, behavioral health practice, evaluation of clinical practice, trauma-informed practice, and social work practice in healthcare settings.
• Eligibility for professional social work licensure in the State of Michigan.
• Demonstrated commitment to student-centered pedagogy, mentorship, and ability to work effectively with a culturally heterogenous student population.
• Evidence of a commitment to interdisciplinary research and obtaining external funding.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues within unit and across disciplines.
• Experience conducting community-engaged research and/or successful collaboration with community partners.
• Substantial experience with CSWE accreditation and reaffirmation at the BSW or MSW level.
• School Social Work Certification.

Responsibilities

• Teach in both the BSW and MSW programs.
• Develop and maintain a scholarly agenda according to the College of Health Sciences scholarship requirements for Tenure- or Clinical-Track Faculty and accreditation criteria.
• Provide service to the University, college, department, profession, and the community. Professional service contributions to the Flint and regional community are valued, as well as national and international contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level