University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign School of Social Work - Assistant Professor

The School of Social Work invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position with a starting date of August 16, 2023. We especially seek innovative scholars and teachers with a research focus on mental health, including but not limited to disparities in mental health, access to mental health care, severe mental illness and related effects, and the use of health technology to improve health and mental health access, equity and related outcomes. We likewise seek expertise in mental health curriculum development and course delivery in the mental health concentration, the largest of our MSW specializations.

The successful candidate will have established an initial research portfolio demonstrating promise for developing a productive and impactful record including publications and external funding. Demonstration of the ability to establish excellence in teaching social work undergraduate and graduate students likewise is expected. A Ph.D. in social work or another health or social science field is required; candidates holding MSW degrees are preferred.

The University of Illinois School of Social Work is a freestanding unit renowned for its achievements in research, teaching, and community engagement. We pride ourselves on diverse interdisciplinary collaborations, including with our world-leading technology-focused disciplines and health related programs. Our three social work degree programs have expanded rapidly in the last ten years, and now include both campus-based and online teaching opportunities. We have extensive well-developed partnerships with state and community-based agencies that provide fertile networks for research and teaching development. Many of our faculty members have expertise in conducting community-based participatory research.

The School is committed to developing and disseminating knowledge for practice, with special emphasis on identifying the needs of marginalized and minoritized groups, developing responsive social welfare programs and interventions, and promoting social, racial and economic justice. The School is the home of the Children and Family Research Center (https://www.cfrc.illinois.edu/) and the Center for Prevention Research and Development (https://cprd.illinois.edu/), which provide rich sources of data as well as opportunities for research collaborations.

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) is consistently ranked in the top fifty of all universities world-wide. The UIUC library and its related information and technology programs are unmatched, and access to a wealth of information and data resources is outstanding. Our Champaign-Urbana community is diverse and welcoming and blends the best of micro-urban living with easy access to Chicago.

Appointment Information
This is a 100% full-time tenure-track faculty position, appointed on a nine-month service basis. The position is available August 16, 2023. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information
Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. Qualified applicants must create a candidate profile through https://jobs.illinois.edu and upload a cover letter, resume, a research-based writing sample, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references. Full consideration will be given to applications received by December 31, 2022. Interviews may take place before the closing date, but all applications received by the closing date will receive full consideration. All requested information must be submitted for your application to be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact Debbie Richardson at drchrdsn@illinois.edu . You may also visit http://www.socialwork.illinois.edu for information about the School. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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