Assistant, Associate or Full Professor - Social Work

Department
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Graduate College of Social Work

Salary
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Commensurate with experience

Description
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The Graduate College of Social Work (GCSW) at the University of Houston, a Carnegie Designated Tier One Research University, invites applications for two full-time, open rank faculty positions, with appointments beginning Fall 2027. We are interested in scholars who will bring fresh ideas, a commitment to advancing social work education, and an interdisciplinary mindset that embraces collaboration. The selected candidates will teach graduate-level social work courses in the MSW and Ph.D. programs, engage in research, and participate in meaningful service at the College, University, and professional levels.

Successful candidates are expected to develop and maintain a dynamic, externally funded research program and strong record of high-impact scholarship (e.g., publications, presentations, etc.).

We are especially interested in applicants whose teaching, research and scholarship align with the following areas:

• Health and wellbeing
• Clinical Social Work
• Community engaged participatory research
• Health equity/social determinants of health, Aging/Gerontological Social Work, Implementation Science, Behavioral Health, Substance Use and Addiction Services,
• Intersections of artificial intelligence (AI), human-centered design, and the future of social work—driving transformative approaches to ethical use, practice, education, and research that advance equity and impact.

We are seeking bold, forward-thinking applicants who will help advance our growing programs while envisioning new and innovative pathways to expand and transform the social work workforce. We seek a visionary colleague to join a dynamic faculty united in advancing excellence, innovation, and student success. The successful candidate will help shape the future of our programs through engaged service, program leadership, and curriculum design—anchored in a shared commitment to equity-driven teaching and transformative learning experiences that empower the next generation of social work practitioners, leaders, researchers, advocates, and healers.

Required

• Ph.D. in Social Work, DSW, or an equivalent doctoral degree in a related discipline from an accredited institution. ABD's will be considered if degree is earned by the start of the appointment
• Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a CSWE-accredited program and 2 years of post MSW experience
• Potential for scholarly productivity as evidenced by peer-reviewed presentations, publications etc.
• Strong potential for securing external funding

Preferred

• Show clear evidence of potential for impact and excellence in research, teaching, scholarship, and community engagement
• A research agenda showing opportunities for collaboration with the other units/disciplines on campus including the UH Tillman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine and faculty at UH.
• A publication record and current funding or evidence of potential for external funding.
• Teaching experience in higher education

Salary and rank commensurate with experience.

The GCSW is the largest graduate social work program located in Houston, the fourth largest city in the United States. The University of Houston is the flagship campus of a state-assisted higher education system that enrolls over 70,000 students (system-wide) and will celebrate its Centennial Year in 2027. Likewise, the GCSW will celebrate its 60th anniversary in 2027 as well.

We welcome candidates whose interests and experience in teaching, research, or community engagement have prepared them to contribute to our strategic plan, Charting Our Path To Excellence. Our MSW program offers face-to-face, hybrid, and online curriculum options. Our PhD program focuses on developing scholars…