Woodside Professorship in Economic Justice and Financial Social Work
About The Position
The University of Maryland School of Social Work (UMSSW) invites applications for the Woodside Professorship in Economic Justice and Financial Social Work, a full-time, tenured, and endowed faculty position at the Associate or Professor level. Guided by the University of Maryland, Baltimore’s core values—respect and integrity; wellbeing and sustainability; innovation and discovery; and equity and justice—UMSSW is committed to advancing bold, community-engaged solutions to the most pressing social challenges. The Woodside Professor will lead the Financial Social Work Initiative (FSWI) and serve as a key leader within the UMSSW in conducting research on economic justice, teaching our MSW students, and participating in community activities. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of economic justice and wealth-building strategies, working at the intersection of research, practice, policy, and community partnership. UMSSW is one of the largest and most respected schools of social work in the U.S., consistently ranked among the top programs in scholarly productivity and reputation. Our School offers: A collaborative and supportive academic environment grounded in respect and integrity Opportunities for innovative, interdisciplinary research across the University of Maryland’s professional schools, including Medicine, Nursing, Law, Pharmacy, and Dentistry A strong infrastructure for doctoral and postdoctoral training, advancing discovery and leadership in the field Deep connections to state and federal partners, supporting policy-relevant and practice-informed scholarship Located in downtown Baltimore, our School is part of a vibrant academic health and human services campus. In 2027, we will move into a new, state-of-the-art, net-zero building, reflecting our commitment to wellbeing, sustainability, and the future of social work education. https://www.umaryland.edu/designandconstruction/capital-projects/projects/school-of-social-work-building-project/
Requirements
- PhD in social work or a related field
- Significant experience in economic justice or financial capability work
- Strong record of leadership, research, teaching, and dissemination
- Commitment to equity, justice, and community-centered approaches
- Thrives in transdisciplinary, partnership-driven environments
Responsibilities
- Advance innovative approaches to economic justice, financial capability, and wealth building
- Lead and expand the Financial Social Work Initiative
- Conduct economic justice research that is grounded in our values and will have an impact
- Build and sustain local and national partnerships and coalitions
- Secure external funding to grow programs and conduct research
- Mentor faculty, staff, postdoctoral fellows, and students
- Contribute to policy change and public discourse at local, state, and national levels
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
