Assistant Professor of Practice

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Posting Number F00809P Position Title Assistant Professor of Practice Department Social Work Location Arlington Job Family Faculty Position Status Full-time Rank Non-Tenured Work Hours Standard Open to External and Internal FLSA Exempt Duration Funding expected to continue Pay Basis Monthly Benefits Eligible Yes Job Summary
The School of Social Work at The University of Texas at Arlington invites applications for three full-time, Assistant Professor of Practice.
Positions 1 & 2 — Assistant Professor of Practice, Online DSW Program (2 positions, remote work possible)
Help launch and grow UTA’s new online Doctor of Social Work program from its earliest days. These roles are ideal for practice-seasoned educators who want to shape doctoral-level curriculum, mentor advanced practitioners and scholar-practitioners, and build a program culture from the ground up.
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
Position 3 — Assistant Professor of Practice, UTA West (1 position, in-person)
Be a founding faculty presence at UTA West — a new hub positioned at the intersection of I-30 and I-20, the western gateway to Fort Worth in fast-growing Parker County. This role offers the chance to build direct relationships with a new regional student population and community partners, teach across BSW, MSW, and doctoral levels, and put a personal stamp on what social work education looks like at UTA’s newest location.
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
Benefits at UTA
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CBC Requirement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.
This position may have access to critical infrastructure as defined by Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code. If so, to be hired for and continue to be employed in this position you must maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure as set forth in Texas Executive Order GA-48. By assuming this position, and if you have access to critical infrastructure, you authorize the University to conduct routine background checks.
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
These essential duties and responsibilities are subject to change.
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 Conditions for Eligibility Department Information
UTA’s School of Social Work — one of the largest and most respected social work programs in the country, serving more than 2,200 students across the BSW, MSW, and Ph.D. levels — is entering a defining season of growth. We are launching a new online Doctor of Social Work (DSW) program to prepare the next generation of advanced practitioners, and we are expanding our footprint with a new program presence at the UTA West campus, anchored at the dynamic intersection of I-30 and I-20, the western gateway to Fort Worth in Parker County. To lead this expansion, we are recruiting three talented, mission-driven educators to join our faculty as Assistant Professors of Practice (non-tenure-track).
This is a rare opportunity to help build something from the ground up: shape a new doctoral program’s curriculum and culture, or plant the flag for social work education in one of the fastest-growing corridors of North Texas — all while joining a School that is home to the Center for Addiction and Recovery Studies (CARS), the Child Welfare Research Center (CWRC), Emotional Robotics Living Lab (ERLL), Studying Alcohol and Related Risks Lab (STARR), Preventing & Intervening on Violence Over Time (PIVOT) Lab, and the Social Networks for Social Good (SNSG) Lab.
University Information
The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. As a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution, UTA is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. With an enrollment of more than 42,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution and nationally recognized for its commitment to student success and service. It ranks No. 5 in Military Times’ “Best for Vets: Colleges” and is the top university in North Texas for its graduates’ salaries (The Wall Street Journal). UTA is designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution and is No. 6 for undergraduate ethnic diversity in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). With a global alumni network of approximately 280,000 – including leaders at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas – UTA contributes an estimated $29 billion annually to the Texas economy.
UTA is expanding its regional footprint by building a regional campus, called UTA West, in Parker County on the far west side of Fort Worth. It is scheduled to open in fall 2028. This initiative aligns with the university’s strategic growth and commitment to serving the broader community. Furthermore, UTA has launched the RISE 100 initiative, aiming to recruit 100 new tenure-system faculty to strengthen its research enterprise and leadership in key academic areas. Learn more at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100.
This is an exciting time to join UTA and contribute to its bold vision for the future.
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ADA Accommodations
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