Assistant Professor of Social Work

Location

4200 Connecticut Avenue, NW. Washington DC. 20008

The University of the District of Columbia (UDC), the District’s only public institution of higher education and an urban land‑grant, minority‑serving institution, invites applications for a full‑time, nine‑month permanent faculty appointment in Social Work. This position is housed within the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Program in the Division of Behavioral and Applied Health with a start date of January 2, 2027.

UDC enrolls approximately 4,200 students across its associate, baccalaureate, master’s, and professional programs. The Washington metropolitan area provides an exceptional learning environment for students, faculty, and community partners.

• Teach courses in the BSW professional foundation curriculum, with emphasis on mezzo and macro practice areas such as human behavior, social welfare policy, group work, and community practice.
• Contribute to curriculum development, including preparation of syllabi and alignment with CSWE Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS).
• Develop and maintain an active scholarly agenda consistent with tenure expectations.
• Create and update model syllabi for assigned courses.
• Serve as lead faculty for designated curriculum areas.
• Mentor BSW students on professional development, career pathways, and field readiness, consistent with faculty responsibilities outlined in the BSW Program Handbook.
• Provide leadership and service on program, division, and university committees.
• Engage in collaborative research and community‑based projects that include opportunities for student participation.
• Participate in ongoing assessment and continuous improvement of program outcomes.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• An appropriate terminal degree or agree to complete this degree within a period of time to be specified in the terms of the initial contract; and at least three (3) years of full‑time teaching experience, including two (2) years in an institution of higher education. Appropriate professional experience and achievements may be substituted when formal teaching experience is limited or absent.
  
  When formal teaching experience is limited or absent, the candidate shall be required to demonstrate verifiable potential for effective teaching.

• An earned doctorate or the highest appropriate credential in the field of specialization, or experience and achievements comparable to the doctorate.
• A record of scholarship and professional growth.
• At least five (5) years of full‑time teaching experience in an institution of higher education, including three (3) years as an Assistant Professor.
• Appropriate professional experience and achievements may be substituted when formal teaching experience is limited or absent.

Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is in the collective bargaining unit represented by National Education Association (NEA) and you may be required to pay an agency service fee through direct payroll deduction.

Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance, and sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia's retirement plan (TIAA‑CREF).

The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.

In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as…