Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title
Assistant/Associate Professor, DSW Director Appointment

Department
Grace Abbott School of Social Work

Essential Functions

This Assistant/Associate Professor faculty position serves as the Director of the Doctor of Social Work (DSW) program and plays a pivotal leadership role in the administration and advancement of the program. Key responsibilities include marketing the program and actively recruiting prospective students, overseeing the admissions process, and assigning incoming students to appropriate cohorts. The Director will teach three doctoral seminars/undergraduate courses and summer courses annually, evaluate comprehensive exams, and participate on all dissertation committees to ensure academic rigor and consistency. Additionally, the Director ensures timely completion of all requirements for students' "Application for Admission to Candidacy," manages student concerns and requests, and provides mentorship and support to faculty teaching within the DSW curriculum. This position requires a strategic and student-centered approach to program management, academic leadership, and faculty collaboration. Anticipated start date is August 16, 2027.

Work Schedule

Additional Duties

Required Qualifications

Applicants must hold a PhD in Social Work or a Doctor of Social Work.

Preferred Qualifications

Doctor of Social Work preferred. A strong record of research and experience in education, including teaching using various modalities. A demonstrated record of significant community engagement is also preferred. Additionally, evidence of ability to build collegial working relationships with colleagues across multiple disciplines, campuses, and the community.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly sits; may stand, walk. See, hear, speak and use of hands.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly works indoors. Noise level is low to moderate.

Salary
Commensurate with Experience

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
2026F-00134

Open Date

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

In addition to your curriculum vitae applicants should provide a cover letter addressing professional experience relevant to the required and preferred qualifications as well as contact information for three references. Application review will begin on November 2, 2026 and continue until filled.

For questions, please reach out to: Dr. Susan Reay, Director for the Grace Abbott School of Social Work, [email protected] or 402-554-2824