Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor of Social Work
University of Arkansas
Current University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via MyApps.Microsoft.com, then access Find Jobs from the Workday search bar to view and apply for open positions. Students at University of Arkansas System two-year institutions will also view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for “Find Jobs for Students”.
All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).
If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application process will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page.
Closing Date:
Type of Position:
Faculty - Non-Tenure
Workstudy Position:
Job Type:
Academic Term (Fixed Term)
Work Shift:
Sponsorship Available:
Institution Name:
University of Arkansas, FayettevilleFounded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.
If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations | OEOC | University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Applicants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied.
For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351.
Department:
School of Social Work
Department's Website:
Summary of Job Duties:
The School of Social Work in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas invites applications for a non-tenure track Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor of Social Work to start in August 2025. This is a standard nine-month faculty appointment for one-year appointment with the potential for annual reappointment. For the annual renewal, candidates should provide at least one year of evaluations as instructor of record illustrating high quality teaching effectiveness.This non-tenure track Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor position entails constructing syllabi, leading classroom instruction, writing and administering exams, mentoring and evaluating students, creating interest and understanding among students, serving on various faculty- and student-oriented committees, providing service on campus an in related professional organizations, and participating in faculty governance in the department and on campus. Also includes engaging in creative and/or scholarly activities, designing graduate and undergraduate courses, developing and implementing new methods of teaching to reflect changes in the field, providing curriculum material.
Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
With submitted materials, the candidate must demonstrate:
Terminal degree in Social Work (Master of Social Work - MSW) from a Council on Social Work (CSWE) accredited institution of higher education conferred by the date of initial appointment
At least two years of practice experience post-Master of Social Work
At least two semesters of college level teaching experience with demonstrating high quality teaching effectiveness as instructor of record
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and Co-occurring Disorder (COD) treatment in practice and/or teaching
Demonstrated leadership and/or management experience particularly Program Director experience as evidenced in the CV and other required documents
Demonstrated commitment to creating classrooms and to excellence in teaching for all students as evidenced in teaching statement and other required documents
Demonstrated ability to provide service to the University and the profession as evidenced in the CV, cover letter, and other required documents
Demonstrated strong evidence of the ability to be an active, involved, and collegial member of a collaborative faculty team both on campus and in relevant national service organizations
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):
Current knowledge in the field of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and Co-occurring Disorder (COD)
Competent in the use of technology, specifically education platforms
Additional Information:
About the Department:
The School of Social Work (SCSW) has one of the oldest undergraduate social work programs in the United States. We have offered undergraduate social work degrees since 1940 and we are fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). The School of Social Work at the University of Arkansas reflects the profession's fundamental concerns in its educational goals and objectives. The undergraduate program has two primary education goals: (1) Preparation for culturally competent, empirically based, multi-system, beginning level professional generalist practice across the life course (2) The preparation of students for continuing their professional growth and development after graduation. In order to achieve its basic purposes, the faculty, students, staff, and agency field instructors are involved in a variety of teaching, research, and outreach activities that involve them in the life of the university, communities around the state, and at the national level.
The MSW graduate program offers students one concentration that is conceptualized using the Multi-‐System Life Course perspective, which equips students with advanced professional knowledge, values and skills for practice with multiple systems across the life course. Our School of Social Work provides students with opportunities to merge the roots of social work with 21st century technological, education, and research approaches to address fundamental social concerns such poverty and social injustice.
While the School has a long history, it is also dedicated to change and growth as contexts and technologies change. A visit to our homepage will give you an opportunity to discover more about our faculty, students, goals, and current projects. Please visit the site at http://socialwork.uark.edu
Duties will include:
• 80% Teaching
• 10% Research
• 10% Service
Salary Information:
Required Documents to Apply:
Optional Documents:
Recruitment Contact Information:
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Completed applications received by December 20, 2024, will be assured full consideration. Late applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position.
For additional inquiries, please contact the search committee chair, Ananda Rosa, at arosa@uark.edu.
Applicants must submit:
• Curriculum vitae
• Cover letter/letter of application
• Teaching philosophy statement including a plan to create classrooms and learning experiences for all.
• List of three professional references (name, title, email address, and phone number) willing to provide letters of recommendation if requested during the application process. Letters of recommendation will be requested only for candidates selected for interviews.
• At least two semesters of teaching evaluations as instructor of record demonstrating high quality teaching effectiveness.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Annual Salary/Benefits Package: Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender RegistryThe University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds inclusion, opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
