Practicum Education Faculty

Practicum Education Faculty
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Application Deadline
09/16/2024

Proposed Start Date
10/21/2024

Position Description:  
This posting is for three (3) open-rank Practicum Education fixed-term faculty positions. By applying, applicants will be considered for all vacancies

The School of Social Work at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a fixed-term open-rank Practicum Education faculty position (1.0 FTE). 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 evidenced- based practice; concern for disadvantaged, vulnerable, and oppressed individuals, families, and communities; and the design and development of social interventions. This position will be reviewed annually for reappointment.

We are seeking applicants with a breadth of social work practice experience and expertise and 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 non-tenured position is responsible for coordinating practicum education in social work practice areas, as well as teaching four graduate courses per year. This position has a standard distribution of effort that includes 90% teaching and instruction and 10% service and community engagement.

Education Requirements:  
Applicants 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.

Qualifications and Experience:  
Preferred qualifications include a minimum of 5 years, post-MSW, of practice experience; experience teaching in a seminar-like format; relationship-building skills and knowledge of North Carolina communities; a superior record of teaching and training; and the ability to integrate research and scholarship into course development, assignments, and lectures

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting:  https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/286390

Department Contact Name and Title:  Heather James, Human Resources Specialist

Department Contact Telephone or Email:  hljames@ad.unc.edu

Posting Open Date:  08/16/2024

Posting Close Date:  09/16/2024

Open Until Filled:  No

Office of Human Resources Contact Information:  

If 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 to facultyrecruitment@unc.edu.

Please 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.