Assistant, Associate or Full Professor - Social Work

Department :Graduate College of Social Work

Salary :Commensurate with experience

Description :

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.

Qualifications

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 that contribute to evidence-based social work, research, and macro-level initiatives/opportunities. As a Graduate-only College, the GCSW serves approximately 547 MSW and 30 PhD students.

The University of Houston is a member of the Texas Medical Center, which includes the MD Anderson Cancer Center, UT Medical School, Michael E. DeBakey Veteran’s Administration Medical Center, and Baylor College of Medicine. In addition, UH is home to the UH Tilman J. Fertitta College of Medicine. This environment is rich in potential for numerous collaborative opportunities. Our faculty are actively engaged in groundbreaking research and scholarship to address complex challenges facing society, reinforcing our long-standing commitment to social and racial justice. Over the last 6 years, the GCSW faculty has secured over $20 million in external grant funding. For more information, please visit our web site at

Application Documents

• Letter of application that outlines how you are prepared to join the faculty at the GCSW highlighting your interests and expertise in research and teaching, and your alignment with our College mission, and other qualifications for the position.
• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy that addresses how you are prepared to instruct and mentor students
• Statement of Research outlining their current scholarship, future research agenda, and potential contributions to advancing the mission of the GCSW.
• Information for three professional references (name, title, organization, e-mail address, phone number). Please note that references are not contacted until a candidate is identified as a finalist for this position.

Employees are expected to have a home address in the state of Texas for the duration of their appointments.

Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and will be requested upon selection of the final candidates.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check. Individuals conducting research in critical infrastructure areas (i.e., communication infrastructure systems, cybersecurity systems, electric grid, hazardous waste treatment systems, and/or water treatment facilities) are subject to regular review to ensure the security and integrity of the research is maintained.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.