Academic Professional Assistant Professor in Social Work

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Commensurate with experience

United States, North Carolina, Greensboro

Jan 16, 2026

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Position Information

Position Number	002441
Functional Title	Academic Professional Assistant Professor in Social Work
Position Type	Non-Tenure Stream
Position Eclass	FC - Faculty 9 month Non Leave earn
University Information	Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal - helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit	The Department of Social Work and Gerontology (https://swk.uncg.edu/) has 18 full-time faculty. The department is one of ten departments or programs in the School of Health and Human Sciences (https://hhs.uncg.edu/) at UNCG. Social Work faculty have a history of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and professional service. The department offers BSW and MSW programs. The school offers support for both research (https://hhs-sites.uncg.edu/office-of-research/) and instructional technology (https://hhs.uncg.edu/instructional-technology/).
Position Summary	We are seeking an Academic Professional Track Assistant Professor to teach social work courses across the BSW and JMSW Programs. This is a 9-month appointment. The Academic Professional Track offers non-tenured rankings of Assistant Professor through Professor, with an emphasis on teaching and other professional and service responsibilities. Appointments are renewable on a yearly basis. Typical duties include: Teach social work courses in the undergraduate and graduate social work curriculum via in-person and online delivery. Create or co-create course content materials in the areas of expertise. Create a student-centered learning environment, responsive to student needs. Provide timely, substantive feedback and maintain regular communication with students. Assess student learning through varied and appropriate evaluation strategies. Advise and mentor social work students, including support in academic and professional development. Supporting program accreditation efforts (CSWE). Maintain compliance with CSWE accreditation standards and contribute to accreditation-related curriculum, assessment, and ongoing reaffirmation. Collaborate with faculty and staff to support continuous program improvement. Engagement in departmental, university, and community service is required. Demonstrate effective time management, attention to detail, and commitment to meeting academic deadlines. Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications	The candidate must hold a Master of Social Work Degree from a CSWE-accredited program. LCSW with two years of post-MSW professional clinical social work practice experience. Higher education teaching experience.
Preferred Qualifications	Ph.D. in Social Work or related field, or a DSW. Proficiency with Canvas LMS and online course development. Familiarity with CSWE accreditation and EPAS standards. Demonstrated commitment to serving diverse student populations, including adult learners.
Tenure Status	Not on Track
Special Instructions to Applicants	Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a description of relevant teaching experiences and teaching philosophy/approach (up to 2 pages in length), along with a list of four references (i.e., name, position/relationship to applicant, address, e-mail address, and telephone number). Please direct all questions to the search committee chair, Beth Webb, at edwebb@uncg.edu.
Recruitment Range	Commensurate with experience
Org #-Department	Social Work - 12401
Job Open Date	01/16/2026
For Best Consideration Date	01/19/2026
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
FTE	1.000
Type of Appointment	Permanent
Time Limited Duration
Number of Months per Year	9
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