Academic Professional Assistant Professor in Social Work
The University of North Carolina, Greensboro, NC, United States
Academic Professional Assistant Professor in Social Work
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a description of relevant teaching experiences and teaching philosophy/approach (up to 2 pages in length), along with a list of four references (i.e., name, position/relationship to applicant, address, e-mail address, and telephone number).
Please direct all questions to the search committee chair, Beth Webb, at edwebb@uncg.edu.
Position Information
Position Number
Position Number 002441
Functional Title
Functional Title Academic Professional Assistant Professor in Social Work
Position Type
Position Eclass
Position Eclass FC - Faculty 9 month Non Leave earn
University Information
Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit
The Department of Social Work and Gerontology (https://swk.uncg.edu/) has 18 full‐time faculty. The department is one of ten departments or programs in the School of Health and Human Sciences (https://hhs.uncg.edu/) at UNCG . Social Work faculty have a history of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and professional service. The department offers BSW and MSW programs. The school offers support for both research (https://hhs-sites.uncg.edu/office-of-research/) and instructional technology (https://hhs.uncg.edu/instructional-technology/).
Position Summary
We are seeking an Academic Professional Track Assistant Professor to teach social work courses across the BSW and JMSW Programs. This is a 9-month appointment. The Academic Professional Track offers non-tenured rankings of Assistant Professor through Professor, with an emphasis on teaching and other professional and service responsibilities. Appointments are renewable on a yearly basis.
Typical duties include:
Teach social work courses in the undergraduate and graduate social work curriculum via in‑person and online delivery.
Create or co‑create course content materials in the areas of expertise.
Create a student‑centered learning environment, responsive to student needs.
Provide timely, substantive feedback and maintain regular communication with students.
Assess student learning through varied and appropriate evaluation strategies.
Advise and mentor social work students, including support in academic and professional development.
Supporting program accreditation efforts ( CSWE ).
Maintain compliance with CSWE accreditation standards and contribute to accreditation‑related curriculum, assessment, and ongoing reaffirmation.
Collaborate with faculty and staff to support continuous program improvement.
Engagement in departmental, university, and community service is required.
Demonstrate effective time management, attention to detail, and commitment to meeting academic deadlines.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
The candidate must hold a Master of Social Work Degree from a CSWE‑accredited program.
LCSW with two years of post- MSW professional clinical social work practice experience.
Higher education teaching experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. in Social Work or related field, or a DSW .
Proficiency with Canvas LMS and online course development.
Familiarity with CSWE accreditation and EPAS standards.
Demonstrated commitment to serving diverse student populations, including adult learners.
Tenure Status Not on Track
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a description of relevant teaching experiences and teaching philosophy/approach (up to 2 pages in length), along with a list of four references (i.e., name, position/relationship to applicant, address, e-mail address, and telephone number).
Please direct all questions to the search committee chair, Beth Webb, at edwebb@uncg.edu.
Recruitment Range
Recruitment Range Commensurate with experience
Org #‑Department
Org #‑Department Social Work - 12401
Job Open Date
Job Open Date 01/16/2026
For Best Consideration Date
For Best Consideration Date 01/19/2026
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
FTE
FTE 1.000
Type of Appointment
Type of Appointment Permanent
Time Limited Duration
Number of Months per Year
Number of Months per Year 9
FLSA
ADA Checklist
ADA Checklist
"R" for Rare (0-30%),"O" for Occasional (30-60%),"F" for Frequent (60-90%),"C" for Constant (90-100%).
Physical Effort
Work Environment Inside - C
Required Documents
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
List of References
Teaching Philosophy
Other Documents
Optional Documents
Reference Letter 1
Reference Letter 2
Reference Letter 3
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Please indicate how you learned of the vacant position for which you are applying:
UNCGjobsearch Website
Greensboro News & Record
Carolina Peacemaker
Other Newspaper
The Chronicle of Higher Education
Inside Higher Ed
Other Professional Journal
NCWorks.gov
UNC System Job Board
Other Online Job Board
Personal Networking
Other
* If you selected "Other", please provide the name of the resource here.
(Open Ended Question)
* Are you eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship?
Yes
No
* Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship for employment at the University of North Carolina in Greensboro?
Yes
No
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a description of relevant teaching experiences and teaching philosophy/approach (up to 2 pages in length), along with a list of four references (i.e., name, position/relationship to applicant, address, e-mail address, and telephone number).
Please direct all questions to the search committee chair, Beth Webb, at edwebb@uncg.edu.
Position Information
Position Number
Position Number 002441
Functional Title
Functional Title Academic Professional Assistant Professor in Social Work
Position Type
Position Eclass
Position Eclass FC - Faculty 9 month Non Leave earn
University Information
Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit
The Department of Social Work and Gerontology (https://swk.uncg.edu/) has 18 full‐time faculty. The department is one of ten departments or programs in the School of Health and Human Sciences (https://hhs.uncg.edu/) at UNCG . Social Work faculty have a history of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and professional service. The department offers BSW and MSW programs. The school offers support for both research (https://hhs-sites.uncg.edu/office-of-research/) and instructional technology (https://hhs.uncg.edu/instructional-technology/).
Position Summary
We are seeking an Academic Professional Track Assistant Professor to teach social work courses across the BSW and JMSW Programs. This is a 9-month appointment. The Academic Professional Track offers non-tenured rankings of Assistant Professor through Professor, with an emphasis on teaching and other professional and service responsibilities. Appointments are renewable on a yearly basis.
Typical duties include:
Teach social work courses in the undergraduate and graduate social work curriculum via in‑person and online delivery.
Create or co‑create course content materials in the areas of expertise.
Create a student‑centered learning environment, responsive to student needs.
Provide timely, substantive feedback and maintain regular communication with students.
Assess student learning through varied and appropriate evaluation strategies.
Advise and mentor social work students, including support in academic and professional development.
Supporting program accreditation efforts ( CSWE ).
Maintain compliance with CSWE accreditation standards and contribute to accreditation‑related curriculum, assessment, and ongoing reaffirmation.
Collaborate with faculty and staff to support continuous program improvement.
Engagement in departmental, university, and community service is required.
Demonstrate effective time management, attention to detail, and commitment to meeting academic deadlines.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
The candidate must hold a Master of Social Work Degree from a CSWE‑accredited program.
LCSW with two years of post- MSW professional clinical social work practice experience.
Higher education teaching experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. in Social Work or related field, or a DSW .
Proficiency with Canvas LMS and online course development.
Familiarity with CSWE accreditation and EPAS standards.
Demonstrated commitment to serving diverse student populations, including adult learners.
Tenure Status Not on Track
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a description of relevant teaching experiences and teaching philosophy/approach (up to 2 pages in length), along with a list of four references (i.e., name, position/relationship to applicant, address, e-mail address, and telephone number).
Please direct all questions to the search committee chair, Beth Webb, at edwebb@uncg.edu.
Recruitment Range
Recruitment Range Commensurate with experience
Org #‑Department
Org #‑Department Social Work - 12401
Job Open Date
Job Open Date 01/16/2026
For Best Consideration Date
For Best Consideration Date 01/19/2026
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
FTE
FTE 1.000
Type of Appointment
Type of Appointment Permanent
Time Limited Duration
Number of Months per Year
Number of Months per Year 9
FLSA
ADA Checklist
ADA Checklist
"R" for Rare (0-30%),"O" for Occasional (30-60%),"F" for Frequent (60-90%),"C" for Constant (90-100%).
Physical Effort
Work Environment Inside - C
Required Documents
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
List of References
Teaching Philosophy
Other Documents
Optional Documents
Reference Letter 1
Reference Letter 2
Reference Letter 3
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Please indicate how you learned of the vacant position for which you are applying:
UNCGjobsearch Website
Greensboro News & Record
Carolina Peacemaker
Other Newspaper
The Chronicle of Higher Education
Inside Higher Ed
Other Professional Journal
NCWorks.gov
UNC System Job Board
Other Online Job Board
Personal Networking
Other
* If you selected "Other", please provide the name of the resource here.
(Open Ended Question)
* Are you eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship?
Yes
No
* Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship for employment at the University of North Carolina in Greensboro?
Yes
No
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