Assistant Professor of Practice
The University of Texas at Arlington

Job Info

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Posting Number:

F00576P

Position Title:

Assistant Professor of Practice

Department:

Social Work

Location:

Arlington

Job Family:

Faculty

Position Status:

Full-time

Rank:

Non-Tenured

Work Hours:

Standard

Open to:

External and Internal

FLSA:

Exempt

Duration:

Funding expected to continue

Pay Basis:

Monthly

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Job Summary:

The University of Texas at Arlington School of Social Work invites applications for three in-person, academic professional track, Assistant Professor of Practice positions.

We are especially interested in adding faculty who will strengthen our capacity in the areas of direct practice as it relates to Mental Health/Substance Misuse, Community/Administrative Practice, and Children and Families. Candidates should address their interests, strengths and experiences working and collaborating within these interdisciplinary domains in the application cover letter. We also ask that candidates highlight in their letter which of the preferred qualifications they possess.In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to accept work in the United States.

Benefits at UTA:

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University.

To help you understand the full value of these benefits, we have created a tool that calculates the total worth of your compensation package. This tool takes into account all of the benefits that you are eligible for, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. To access this tool and learn more about the total value of your benefits, please click on the following link:
https://resources.uta.edu/hr/services/records/compensation-tools.php

CBC Requirement:

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• 80% Teaching: Eight classes per academic year (4:4 load) online, face-to-face, or hybrid
• 20% Service: To the School of Social Work, University, Community and Profession

These essential duties and responsibilities are subject to change.Required Qualifications:

• A doctorate in social work or in a related field. ABD or degree completion within 2 years will be considered
• A master's degree in social work
• A minimum of two years post-master's practice experience
• Teaching experience whether in the classroom or via professional development offerings and trainings
• Capacity to teach across multiple course topics and program levels (bachelor's, master's and doctoral)
• Ability to teach via various instructional delivery methods including service-learning, experiential learning, and virtual/online.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expertise to teach and develop courses in the areas of Mental Health/Substance Misuse, Community/Administrative Practice, and Children and Families
• Evidence of a commitment to teamwork, service, and leadership

Department Information:

The School of Social Work promotes the highest standards of integrity and excellence in research, teaching, and service. It creates collaborative scholarly and educational opportunities for students and the community, with the goal of achieving a just society. We are one of the largest programs in the country, with more than 2,200 students enrolled in the BSW, BSSUT, MSW, and Ph.D. programs.

The School is home to the Center for Addiction and Recovery Studies, and the Center for Child Welfare as well as serving as host for the University's Diversity Studies Minor. It is also home to two professional journals: The Journal of Policy Practice and Research and Adoption Quarterly. We are excited to showcase our new, state-of-the-art facility that opened in Spring 2023. Join us in our new building!

University Information:

The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 "Very High Research Activity" institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times' annual "Best for Vets: Colleges" list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA's $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.

Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100. The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.

EEO Statement:

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University's compliance with this policy.

ADA Accommodations:

The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu.

Number of Vacancies:

3

Desired Start Date:

09/01/2025

Open Date:

09/13/2024

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To apply applicants should go to https://uta.peopleadmin.com/postings/29639 and submit the following materials:
Required Documents:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Teaching Interest/Philosophy
• Contact information for 3 references

Optional Documents:

• Recent teaching evaluations
• Unofficial Transcripts (required only for candidates for whom their degree is not in the same discipline as the one in which they will teach)

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Questions may be addressed to Jennifer Murphy at Jennifer.murphy@uta.edu.
For more information about UTA, please visit: http://www.uta.edu/uta.

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