Assistant Professor in Child & Adolescent Mental Health

Faculty Search: Assistant Professor in Child & Adolescent Mental Health (Tenure-Track)

The University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Thompson School of Social Work & Public Health, Department of Social Work invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Child & Adolescent Mental Health position (position #0082014) to begin in August 2027. Applicants who are ABD will be considered; however, degree requirements must be met by the effective date of appointment.

The University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa strives to be a Native Hawaiian Place of Learning in which the University recognizes our kuleana (responsibility) to honor Indigenous peoples and promote social justice for Kanaka Maoli (Native Hawaiians). The mission of the Department of Social Work is to provide educational excellence that advances social work with its focus on social justice. The principal responsibility is the generation, transmission, and application of knowledge for the global enterprise with special attention to Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian populations in our state and region. We offer three programs (BSW, MSW, PhD) that prepare undergraduate and graduate students to be educated global citizens who advance social justice. With Hawai‘i being one of the most racially/ethnically diverse states in the United States, our unique focus is on resolving problems and building resiliency in a culturally diverse world. We are seeking applicants who will carry out our mission and share our commitment to social justice.

Duties and Responsibilities

● Teach at graduate and undergraduate levels in courses, both on campus and online.

● Conduct research and scholarly activity focused on child and adolescent mental/behavioral health.

● Seek extramural research funding and publish in peer-reviewed journals.

● Serve as academic advisor to students, supervise independent study research activities, and participate on committees in charge of candidates for advanced degrees.

● Render service to the profession and community relevant to academic/research specialty.

● Serve on Department, School, and University committees.

● Participate in curriculum development and utilize technology innovations in program curricular activities.

● Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

● Doctorate from a college or university of recognized standing in social work or related field.

● Demonstrated ability as a teacher.

● Demonstrated scholarly achievements.

● Professionalism in meeting and conferring with others

Desirable Qualifications

● MSW degree from a CSWE-accredited college or university.

● Two years post-MSW practice experience.

● Demonstrated strength in quantitative research methods and data analysis.

● Demonstrated experience with mixed methods, community-engaged, Indigenous, and/or qualitative research methodologies.

● Willingness to conduct research addressing issues relevant to populations in Hawai‘i and/or the Asia-Pacific region.

● Successful record of, or demonstrated potential to develop, an externally funded program of research.

● Strong commitment to, knowledge of, and/or experience with the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa mission and purpose of positioning the university as a leading Indigenous-serving higher education institution and the department’s commitment to decolonizing social work practice.

● History of teaching practice-related courses.

● Demonstrated ability to use instructional technology in teaching.

To Apply:

Click on the "APPLY" button or apply at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/hawaiiedu/jobs/5515593/assistant-professor-child-adolescent-mental-health-0082014?keywords=82014&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs to complete an application and attach the following REQUIRED documents/information.

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• The names and phone numbers of three references
• One published article or other writing sample.

Priority review will be given to applications received before Friday, November 13, 2026 at 11:59 pm Hawaiian Standard Time (HST). Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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Inquiries: Danielle R. Phillips, Faculty Recruitment Committee Chair, drphill@hawaii.edu.

About the University: Founded in 1907, the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa has students and faculty from across the nation and the world to take advantage of its unique research opportunities, diverse community, and beautiful landscape. UH Mānoa is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as an R1 research institution and also holds the status of a land, sea, and space-grant institution. Consistently ranked a “best value” among U.S. colleges and universities, our students have a unique multicultural global experience in a Hawaiian place of learning—truly like no place else on earth.

EEO, Clery Act, ADA

The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information, visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/

Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.

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Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/