Description

Department Summary

The Department of Social Work in the School of Behavioral Health and Human Services invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor who will also serve as Director of the fully online Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Program. Responsibilities include teaching courses in the undergraduate program, along with leadership responsibilities as the BSW Program Director. The candidate selected for this position will be expected to oversee day-to-day operations of the online BSW program, including scheduling, course development, advising, and program assessment; Ensure ongoing compliance with CSWE Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS); Coordinate with field education director to support remote field placements and supervision; Lead curriculum review, development, and online pedagogy planning; Manage online program growth, marketing collaboration, and student success initiatives; Teach 6 online courses per academic year across generalist curriculum areas (e.g., HBSE, policy, practice); Maintain virtual office hours and provide accessible academic advising and mentoring; Serve on departmental, college, and university committees; Collaborate with admissions, instructional design, and IT to ensure quality online delivery; Support recruitment, orientation, and retention of online BSW students.

UNT Dallas is bridging the gap between education and workforce readiness through our innovative Classroom to Career initiative. This initiative integrates experiential learning—such as internships, service learning, and project-based collaborations—with partners in education, health, and industry—into every student’s academic journey. By emphasizing high-impact practices, we prepare students with both disciplinary expertise and the essential skills employers value: communication, adaptability, teamwork, and leadership. Our graduates don’t just earn degrees; they launch purposeful, career-ready futures. We seek faculty in all disciplines who are eager to contribute actively to this transformative, campus-wide initiative.

Position Overview

Responsibilities include teaching courses in the undergraduate program, along with leadership responsibilities as the BSW Program Director. The candidate selected for this position will be expected to oversee day-to-day operations of the online BSW program, including scheduling, course development, advising, and program assessment; Ensure ongoing compliance with CSWE Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS); Coordinate with field education director to support remote field placements and supervision; Lead curriculum review, development, and online pedagogy planning; Manage online program growth, marketing collaboration, and student success initiatives; Teach 6 online courses per academic year across generalist curriculum areas (e.g., HBSE, policy, practice); Maintain virtual office hours and provide accessible academic advising and mentoring; Serve on departmental, college, and university committees; Collaborate with admissions, instructional design, and IT to ensure quality online delivery; Support recruitment, orientation, and retention of online BSW students.

Minimum Qualifications

       Master's degree in social work from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited Social Work program and a minimum of two years full-time professional practice experience (post-Master's degree);

Knowledge/Skills & Abilities

- Experience teaching multiple courses across the social work curriculum.
- Experience with academic program leadership or coordination.
- Familiarity with online learning management systems (e.g., Canvas).
- Knowledge of online student support needs, inclusive pedagogy, and digital accessibility.
- Experience with field education, student advising, and accreditation processes.
- Evidence of scholarly engagement and professional development.

Preferred Qualifications

•        Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or DSW);
•        Experience teaching multiple courses across the social work curriculum;
•        Experience with academic program leadership or coordination.
•        Familiarity with online learning management systems (e.g., Canvas).
•        Knowledge of online student support needs, inclusive pedagogy, and digital accessibility.
•        Experience with field education, student advising, and accreditation processes.
•        Evidence of scholarly engagement and professional development.

Required license/Registration/Certification

Licensure is not necessary but preferred.

Work Schedule: As required to meet the academic schedule

Do they supervise others? No 

Special Instructions for applicant:

 Applicants must submit a cover letter addressing qualifications and interest in the position; minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.

       References - List of Names and Contact Information for 3

       Teaching Philosophy Statement (Should be no more than 2 pages)

      JOB DUTIES

       % of time Duties / Responsibilities Essential / Marginal

         Responsibilities include teaching courses in the undergraduate program, along with leadership responsibilities as the BSW Program Director Essential

         The candidate selected for this position will be expected to oversee day-to-day operations of the online BSW program, including scheduling, course development, advising, and program assessment.  Essential

         Ensure ongoing compliance with CSWE Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS); Coordinate with field education director to support remote field placements and supervision.  Essential

         Lead curriculum review, development, and online pedagogy planning.  Essential

         Manage online program growth, marketing collaboration, and student success initiatives.  Essential

         Teach 6 online courses per academic year across generalist curriculum areas (e.g., HBSE, policy, practice Essential

         Maintain virtual office hours and provide accessible academic advising and mentoring.  Essential

         Serve on departmental, college, and university committees.  Essential

         Collaborate with admissions, instructional design, and IT to ensure quality online delivery.  Essential

         Support recruitment, orientation, and retention of online BSW students.  Essential