Open Rank Clinical Fixed Term Faculty

Job title: Open Rank Clinical Fixed Term Faculty in North Carolina at University of North Carolina

Company: University of North Carolina

Job description: The School of Social Work at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for an open rank fixed-term faculty position (12-month). This fixed-term faculty position will also hold a secondary appointment (12-month, at-will) as the Assistant Director of the MSW Education Program. The mission of the School of Social Work is to advance equity, transform systems, and improve lives. The curriculum supports this mission and includes a focus on evidence-based practice; concern for disadvantaged, vulnerable, and oppressed individuals, families, and communities; and the design and development of social interventions. This position and its secondary appointment will be reviewed annually for reappointment.Practicum Education Responsibilities (50%): We are seeking a candidate responsible for coordinating practicum education in social work practice areas. Candidates should have a breadth of social work practice experience and expertise and the ability to teach in generalist and direct practice or macro specialization courses. Specifically, the applicant should have experience in social work practice with assessment and intervention with individuals, families, groups, or communities and organizations. Experience working in practicum education is strongly preferred. Applicants with an LCSW or macro-level work experience and demonstrated skills and experience in teaching graduate-level classes or training are preferred. This position has a standard distribution of effort that includes 90% teaching and instruction and 10% service and community engagement.Assistant Director of MSW Responsibilities (50%): The Assistant Director of the MSW Program will support the Associate Dean for MSW Education in the implementation and continuous improvement of the MSW academic program, with a focus on systems, infrastructure, and data-informed decision-making. This is a 50% FTE position designed for a detail-oriented professional with strong technical, organizational, and analytical skills. The Assistant Director will develop and maintain tools that support academic operations such as tracking teaching assignments, managing faculty appointments and reviews, maintaining committee and scheduling infrastructure, and supporting the documentation needed for program evaluation and accreditation. The role will also include responsibility for building dashboards, analyzing program and curricular data, and ensuring alignment of internal systems with university and accreditor expectations. Working closely with the Associate Dean and in collaboration with other units, the Assistant Director will contribute to a range of academic initiatives by providing data, structure, and logistical support. This role is not a leadership or decision-making position but rather a critical contributor to the backend systems that make academic leadership possible.
Minimum Education and Experience RequirementsApplicants must possess a Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) degree from an accredited Council of Social Work Education program and a license in Clinical Social Work (LCSW) or macro-level social work experience.This position is advertised as open rank; to be considered at a Clinical Assistant Professor rank, applicants must additionally possess 7 years of relevant experience (6 of which must be post-Master's) or a doctoral degree in social work or in a related field.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and ExperiencePreferred qualifications include a minimum of 5 years, post-MSW practice experience; a superior record of teaching and training; and the ability to integrate research and scholarship into course development, assignments, and lectures. Experience working with social work students in practice or practicum placement settings is beneficial. Professional experience in direct practice or macro social work and teaching CMPP or direct concentration courses are preferred. Special consideration will be given to those with qualifications and experience in both areas, enabling them to teach across the curriculum. Applicants should have demonstrated skill and experience teaching graduate-level classes, including traditional classroom, online, and seminar formats, as well as supervising students in practicum placements. Relationship-building skills and knowledge of North Carolina communities are also preferred.Additionally, the preferred candidate would have administrative and organizational experience in higher education, which could include curriculum development, program evaluation, and the coordination of faculty teaching assignments. Preferred candidates will have demonstrated experience with data visualization platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI), academic scheduling tools, and project management software; strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with an ability to independently build efficient systems and track complex data; and familiarity with higher education operations and accreditation processes.

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Campus Security Authority ResponsibilitiesNot Applicable.

Special InstructionsCandidates should electronically upload a CV, a cover letter outlining interest and prior experience, a teaching and service statement, and include three to four references with their institution, email, and phone number. Optional document uploads may include teaching evaluations and/or sample course materials (i.e., syllabus, assignments, or sample lecture notes). The service statement should be uploaded as “Other Document.”Please note that referees will receive a system generated email to upload a referee letter, if the candidate advances to the candidate pool.

Quick LinkDepartment Contact InformationDepartment Contact Name and Title Heather James, Human Resources Specialist

Department Contact Telephone or Email [email protected]

Academic Personnel Office Contact InformationIf you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University's Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email toPlease note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.

Equal Opportunity Employer StatementThe University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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