Tenure-Track, Rank Open Faculty in Social Work

The Department of Social Work at the University of North Alabama invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Social Work to begin August 2027.  Rank will be determined based on qualifications and experience. A doctoral degree in Social Work or a related field/ discipline is required (PhD or DSW degree).  Also required is an MSW from a CSWE-accredited institution, with three or more years of post-MSW practice experience. Candidates with an academic record of progressive scholarship/teaching/service and experience mentoring or teaching doctoral students in social work are strongly encouraged to apply.  Experience with administration and/ or leadership of a doctoral program, CSWE accreditation, and teaching online graduate courses is preferred.  Relocation to the North Alabama region will be required. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.  Sponsorship is not available for this position.  Essential duties of the position include teaching in the online DSW program, conducting research/scholarly activities, and doctoral student mentoring/advisement responsibilities.  This will include chairing and serving on doctoral student capstone committees.  Additional duties include maintaining office hours in accordance with University policy, serving on Department, College, and University committees, functioning as a liaison between the Department of Social Work and the community, and performing other tasks essential to the Department.  Instructional areas include courses relevant to the DSW as assigned by the Department Chair, with a focus on trauma-informed advanced clinical practice, leadership, research, and program evaluation.

We invite applications from dynamic and dedicated educators who are passionate about excellence in higher education. We seek faculty members who have a strong commitment to mentor and educate students from a broad spectrum of locales and experiences. We especially value faculty who bring a deep understanding of trauma-informed pedagogy, research-informed practice, administrative and program management, and interdisciplinary approaches to social work education. A doctoral degree in Social Work (PhD or DSW) is required. Also required is an MSW from a CSWE-accredited institution and at least three years of post-MSW practice experience.Please be prepared to submit a cover letter, CV, statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information (including email addresses) for three professional/academic references at the time of application.  Transcripts are also required.

Official transcripts for the highest degree attained will be required of the successful candidate, however unofficial copies are accepted for the application process.  If any of your graduate hours in the relevant teaching discipline are taken from a degree(s) that is not your highest attained, a transcript of that degree(s) must also be submitted. Electronic copies, if available, of unofficial transcripts may be attached under the attachment headings of Unofficial Transcript 1, Unofficial Transcript 2, etc. Electronic copies of unofficial/official transcripts may also be requested to be sent to [email protected].  If electronic copies of transcripts are unavailable, hard copies must be sent to: Human Resources, One Harrison Plaza, UNA Box 5043, Florence, AL, 35632 or brought to 601 Cramer Way, Room 226. 

Official transcripts must be sent directly to HR from the issuing school via email or postal mail to be considered official. Transcripts with a designation of “Issued to Student”, or with the student name listed as the recipient will not be considered official. If you attended UNA, please click hereto fill out an online, electronic transcript request form. Your transcripts will be delivered to HR and we will upload them to your application packet at no charge to you. 

For questions, please email [email protected]or call 256-765-4291 and select option #2.  Selecting an option other than #2 will result in a delayed response.