Assistant Professor of Practice
Role Overview
Opportunity for experienced professional social workers with a passion for leadership and guiding the next generation of social workers
Opportunity to teach in the online MSW program
Collaborate closely with program leadership to define what excellence in online DSW education looks like
In-person role based at the new UTA West location — western Fort Worth / Parker County
Founding faculty member for a brand-new campus program with room to shape local partnerships and community engagement
Ideal for an educator who wants visibility, ownership, and a direct hand in establishing UTA’s presence in a high-growth region
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Job Summary
Opportunity for experienced professional social workers with a passion for leadership and guiding the next generation of social workers
Opportunity to teach in the online MSW program
Collaborate closely with program leadership to define what excellence in online DSW education looks like
In-person role based at the new UTA West location — western Fort Worth / Parker County
Founding faculty member for a brand-new campus program with room to shape local partnerships and community engagement
Ideal for an educator who wants visibility, ownership, and a direct hand in establishing UTA’s presence in a high-growth region
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- 80% Teaching: eight classes per academic year (4:4 load), delivered online, face-to-face, or hybrid depending on position and program need
- 20% Service: to the School of Social Work, the University, the community, and the profession
Required Qualifications
- A doctorate in social work or a related field ( ABD or degree completion within two years will be considered)
- A master’s degree in social work
- A minimum of two years of post-master’s practice experience
- Teaching experience, whether in the classroom or through professional development offerings and trainings
- Capacity to teach across multiple course topics and program levels (bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral)
- Ability to teach via multiple instructional delivery methods, including service-learning, experiential learning, and virtual/online formats
Preferred Qualifications
- For the Online DSW positions: experience with doctoral-level curriculum design, advanced clinical or macro practice scholarship, and online andragogy
- For the UTA West position: experience building community partnerships and a track record of engagement with regional practice or civic organizations
- Evidence of a commitment to teamwork, service, and leadership
Special Instructions to Applicants
Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter – Please indicate in your cover letter which position(s) you are applying for — Online DSW (remote) and/or UTA West (in-person) — and address your interests, strengths, and experience relevant to Mental Health/Substance Misuse, Community/Administrative Practice, and/or Children and Families, noting which preferred qualifications you possess.
Statement of Teaching Interest/Philosophy
Three Letters of Reference
Recent teaching evaluations
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