Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice at University of Houston - Downtown in Houston, Texas

Job Description:

To be considered, the candidate must submit:  

• A cover letter detailing interest and potential for fit in the Social Work Program at UH-Downtown, and include or attach a teaching philosophy and research statement and agenda


• An updated Curriculum Vitae (please include a list of courses previously taught along with the modality)


• A statement that highlights specific activities of the candidate's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)


• Unofficial graduate transcripts showing completion of an MSW degree from a CSWE-accredited program and unofficial transcripts from DSW or Ph.D. in Social Work program (to current date if ABD)


• Names and contact information for three professional references

Summary

The University of Houston – Downtown Social Work Program is seeking candidates for a Tenure Track Assistant Professor position. The successful candidate will teach a 3-4 course load over the two long semesters in a variety of formats; demonstrate a theory-based and community-engaged teaching philosophy; engage in a research agenda that supports the knowledge base of social work practice; and engage in service to the institution, profession, and community.  

Job Description: 

• Teaches a 3-4 course load of undergraduate courses (three courses in one long semester and four courses in the other long semester)


• Engages in meaningful research in the field of Social Work


• Provides service to the department, university, college, community, and profession

EEO/AA

• Earned a Ph.D/DSW in Social Work or be ABD (must have completed the doctoral degree by the time the appointment begins) and an MSW from a Council of Social Work Education (CSWE)-accredited social work program


• LMSW or LCSW (or is licensure-eligible) issued in the State of Texas 


• At least two (2) years of full-time post-MSW practice experience with systems of various sizes


• Experience in teaching or demonstrated potential to teach at the college level


• Experience in research and scholarship or demonstrated potential to conduct research and scholarship 


• Demonstrated commitment to service to the university, profession, or community


• Demonstrated experience and/or commitment to working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and members of underrepresented groups

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching or potential for excellence in teaching 


• Demonstrated excellence in research and scholarship or potential for excellence in research and scholarship


• Experience with face-to-face, hybrid, and online instruction


• Experience in developing and implementing service learning and experiential learning in curricular and co-curricular settings


• Ability to teach generalist social work courses at all system levels (micro, mezzo, and macro)


• Ability to articulate a clear and evolving research agenda that includes social work issues with marginalized populations


• Knowledge of and experience working with an array of social service, public health, criminal justice, and/or healthcare agencies in the Greater Houston or other urban area


• Experience with social work field practicum instruction or supervision


• Available to teach some late afternoon and evening classes