Assistant Professor, Social Work

Assistant Professor, Social Work

College: College of Health and Human Services - 315
College

Dept/School: School of Social Work - 31520

Vacancy Number: 16F-818

Position Number: 6159

Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus

Brief Summary of Work for this Position:

The School of Social Work within the College of Health and Human
Services (CHHS) at the University of North Carolina Wilmington
(UNCW), seeks candidates for a 9-month, tenure- track position for
appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin August
2027. Upon initial appointment responsibilities include: teaching
in the BSW and MSW programs, advising BSW students, research and
scholarship, and providing service to the for this profession,
school, college, university and the community. Currently, the
typical teaching position load for research-active faculty is three
courses per semester.We are a school that values diversity and
interprofessional research, teaching, and service. Candidates from
underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. We seek
colleagues who value finding joy in work, strive to have a healthy
work/life harmony and embrace an engaging collaborative
culture.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Master of Social Work degree and a PhD in Social Work or a

related field from an accredited institution. Persons who are ABD
will be considered; the doctorate is required by the start date for
appointment as Assistant Professor for the 2027-2028 academic year.
If the doctorate is not conferred by the start date, the candidate
will be appointed at the rank of Lecturer for one year and must
obtain the doctorate within the first academic year of employment
to be appointed as an Assistant Professor.

• Three years of post MSW Practice Experience
• Qualified candidates will demonstrate potential for excellent

teaching and scholarly productivity.

• Candidates should be able to teach in at least two areas of the

BSW and MSW Foundation curriculum.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills &
Experience:

• Persons interested in teaching practice must have at least

three years of direct practice experience. Those candidates who
qualify for clinical licensure are preferred.

• Candidates who have research, teaching, and/or practice

experience with diverse populations are preferred

• Experience with AI use in educational and professional

settings

Required Certifications or Licensure:

Primary Function of Organizational Unit:

The School of Social Work (SSW) is dedicated to the development of
excellent social workers through in-depth education, professional
partnerships, applied research, regional engagement, and community
outreach and impact. Our School prepares our students to help
individuals, families, and groups discover and build upon their own
strengths and external resources to meet the challenges of poverty,
discrimination, health and mental health issues, and other difficult
life situations. UNCW Social work graduates work in social service,
health, and mental health agencies in Southeastern North Carolina,
throughout the state, and across the country. The School of Social
Work is located in McNeill and Veteran's Hall, a state-of-the-art
facility that includes offices, classrooms, a large lecture hall,
computer laboratories, a Student Learning Commons and Success
Center, and a state-of-the art Simulation Learning Center. Using
simulation, we strive to create a realistic environment and a
powerful learning experience that promotes cognitive, affective,
physical, and social development for Social Work students, while
incorporating interprofessional collaborative experiences with
students across the other degree programs in the College.The SSW
offers both the BSW and MSW programs from the strengths
perspective, with emphasis on practice labs, small classes, and
specially reinforced field instruction. The MSW program offers both
clinical and macro concentrations. Specialized coursework includes
solution-focused, cognitive-behavioral, and motivational theories,
as well as community-engaged and leadership practice.We are proud
to offer the following programs: full-time Bachelor's in Social
Work programs on the main campus in Wilmington and HS2SW online, a
full- time and advanced standing Master in Social Work program in
Wilmington, part-time Master in Social Work program in Wilmington,
and four courses towards LCAS credentialing in substance use
disorders and addictions.

College/School Information:

The College of Health and Human Services was created in July 2010
to provide UNCW with a new mechanism to link and focus its
health-related research, professional continuing education, and
health knowledge dissemination and application. In the formative
stage of development, the CHHS is currently home to three
professional schools: School of Health and Applied Human Sciences,
School of Nursing, and School of Social Work. This is an
outstanding opportunity to join a dynamic College that seeks to be
nationally recognized for its inter-professional collaboration,
community engagement and impact, and implementation science. The
faculty, staff and students of the CHHS are committed to the
pursuit of excellence and enhancing health and quality of life
across the lifespan for individuals, families and communities in
southeastern North Carolina and beyond.

University Information:

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal
university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring,
research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class
faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level
for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful
academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical
thinking.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a
full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well
as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology,
nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning
options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN
program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working
professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program
focused on coastal engineering.

The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly
activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "Doctoral
Universities: High Research Activity" institution (R2 University)
by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher
Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since
1969.

Eligibility for Employment:

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender
background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor
vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal
law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment
eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United
States.

Number of Openings: Multi-Positions

Special Notes to Applicants:

Prior to the official appointment to the university, the
candidate(s) selected for hire must be able to demonstrate
eligibility to teach assigned courses by successfully meeting the
credentialing requirements based on official transcripts and other
documentation as required.

Please note that a minimum of three professional references are
required for all applications.

Position Type: Permanent

Job Posting Date: 10/21/2026

Job Close Date: 11/23/2026

To apply, visit https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/41224

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employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender
identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color,
national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual
orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military
service member status, genetic information, or relationship to
other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability
represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or
where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility
criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.

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