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INTRODUCTION

The University of Connecticut School of Social Work invites applications for a full-time (9-month appointment) tenure-track Assistant Professor position. The UConn School of Social Work seeks highly motivated and productive early career scholars who are committed to research, social justice, and social work education. We are open to various areas of research and are particularly interested in candidates whose scholarship addresses health equity.

The University of Connecticut School of Social Work is a national leader in graduate social work education with a tradition of educating and serving diverse communities. We are ranked in the top 12% of schools of social work nationally and number one in Connecticut. The schools research doctorate is the only public social work Ph.D. program in the region. Our externally funded portfolio exceeds $41 million dollars. Areas of distinction include child welfare and child well-being; behavioral health, trauma and violence prevention and reduction; international social work and human rights; immigrant and refugee studies; social and health disparities; diversity and cultural competence; and policy analysis, advocacy, and community organizing. The UConn School of Social Work is also home to theInnovations Institute, a nationally recognized interdisciplinary implementation and translational research center. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive faculty environment and especially welcome applicants from historically underrepresented groups. Our faculty is collegial, supportive, and dedicated to the success of our early career faculty.

The UConn School of Social Work is located on the vibrant downtown Hartford regional campus. This neighborhood campus includes other UConn graduate and undergraduate academic programs and research centers, cultural institutions, and state and city government offices. This situates us ideally for carrying out our central academic mission and provides enhanced opportunities for building upon our existing community collaborations and expanding to new ones within a multicultural capital city.

Founded in 1881, UConn is a Land Grant and Sea Grant institution and member of the Space Grant Consortium. It is the states flagship institution of higher education and includes a main campus in Storrs, CT, four regional campuses throughout the state, and 13 Schools and Colleges, including a Law School in Hartford, and Medical and Dental Schools at the UConn Health campus in Farmington. The University has approximately 10,000 faculty and staff and 32,000 students, including nearly 24,000 undergraduates and over 8,000 graduate and professional students. UConn is a Carnegie Foundation R1 (highest research activity) institution, among the top 25 public universities in the nation. Through research, teaching, service, and outreach, UConn embraces diversity and cultivates leadership, integrity, and engaged citizenship in its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. UConn promotes the health and well-being of citizens by enhancing the social, economic, cultural, and natural environments of the state and beyond. The University serves as a beacon of academic and research excellence as well as a center for innovation and social service to communities. UConn is a leader in many scholarly, research, and innovation areas. Today, the path forward includes exciting opportunities and notable challenges. Record numbers of undergraduate applications and support for student success have enabled the University to become highly selective.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintain an active research and publication agenda. Seek and acquire external funding as appropriate. Teach across the curriculum in BSW, MSW, and/or Ph.D. programs, as appropriate, and demonstrate effective instruction. Advise and mentor students. Serve on doctoral student committees and as a major advisor, as appropriate, and participat in University, School, professional, local, and national level service.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Ph.D. in social work or a related discipline; Early record and potential for excellence in scholarship, external funding, teaching, and mentoring; Demonstrated commitment to social work values, including social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

M.S.W. degree; Post-doctoral training; Expertise in health equity; Experience in or commitment to working collaboratively on inter-disciplinary research initiatives; Social work practice experience.

APPOINTMENT TERMS

This is a 9-month, tenure-track position with an anticipated start date of August 23, 2024. Initial salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.The successful candidates academic appointment will be at the Hartford campus.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

TO APPLY

Please apply online to Academic Jobs Online:and submit the following application materials:

• Currentcurriculum vitae.
• Cover letterthat comments on the relevant minimum and preferred qualifications.
• Research statementthat describes the candidate's research and extramural funding trajectory and explains how the candidates research agenda aligns with the priorities of the School and this position.
• Diversity statementthat describes previous and potential contributions to promoting diversity and anti-oppression in your teaching, service, and plan of research.
• Representative samples ofup to three (3) publications.
• Names and contact information ofthree (3) references.

Applicants can address questions by email to:

Jennifer Manuel, PhD Nate Okpych, PhD Search Committee Co-Chairs University of Connecticut School of Social Work 38 Prospect Street Hartford,CT 06103 sswsearch@uconn.edu

References will not be contacted without the prior permission of the candidate. Evaluation of applicants will begin immediately. For more information regarding the School of Social Work please visit our website atsocialwork.uconn.edu.

At the University of Connecticut, our commitment to excellence is complemented by our commitment to building a culturally diverse community.

This position will be filled subject the budgetary approval.

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found athttp://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp{rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"}.

All members of the University of Connecticut are expected to exhibit appreciation of, and contribute to, an inclusive, respectful, and diverse environment for the University community.

The University of Connecticut aspires to create a community built on collaboration and belonging and has actively sought to create an inclusive culture within the workforce. The success of the University is dependent on the willingness of our diverse employee and student populations to share their rich perspectives and backgrounds in a respectful manner. This makes it essential for each member of our community to feel secure and welcomed and to thoroughly understand and believe that their ideas are respected by all. We strongly respect each individual employees unique experiences and perspectives and encourage all mem