Open Rank Faculty (Assistant/Associate/Professor) in the School of Social Work

Open Rank Faculty (Assistant/Associate/Professor) in the School of Social Work

Job Class Code:
FLSA:
Posting Number: FRGV1459
Location: Rio Grande Valley
Division/Organization: Provost - Academic Affairs
Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position:
Tenure Status:
FTE: 1.0

Scope of Job:
We seek applicants who are dedicated to serving The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's diverse student body as an Open Rank Professor (Assistant, Associate, or Professor) of School of Social Work beginning in the 2023-2024 academic year, Fall 2023. The academic appointment will begin September 1, 2023. University operations begin approximately two weeks prior to this date.

The successful candidate will possess a record of research and scholarship, teaching, service, community engagement, and administration commensurate with the rank sought. Our faculty members are expected to actively engage in research and scholarship and consistently and seek external funding. Faculty in the School of Social Work engage in broad collaborations with health, science, technology, engineering, and arts units across the university, which have resulted in ongoing grant-funded research and community-engagement projects. As such, the successful candidate will have a track record of inter-professional collaborations.

Applicants' research should be at the intersection of social work and public health/population health, and blend micro and macro issues. Expertise in some of the areas salient in the School of Social Work's growing research portfolio is welcome, including health and behavioral health in Hispanic/Latino/Latinx communities; gerontological social work; sustainability; human mobility; U.S.-Mexico border issues; and global issues. Faculty members are encouraged to engage in basic, applied and/or translational research that addresses critical community and state needs.
Service to the School, University, community, and professional organizations locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally is an integral part of the faculty member's responsibilities. The successful applicant will also be expected to teach in our BSW, MSSW, and dual-degree programs; contribute to the development of our doctoral program and teach doctoral courses; work with our Office for International Social Work and our Human Mobility Institute; and possess some experience in administrative areas relevant to our programs or be interested in developing expertise in these areas (e.g., academic affairs, graduate education, distance learning, etc.). We are seeking well-rounded academics who can make an impact in all areas: teaching, research and scholarship, service, administration, and community engagement.

UTRGV is a distributed university with campuses across the Rio Grande Valley, and faculty are expected to teach in various locations either in person or using remote technologies. The School of Social Work has students in Edinburg, Brownsville, Laredo, and is exploring offering classes in Rio Grande City.

About UTRGV: It is UTRGV's Vision “To be one of the nation's leaders in higher education, its premier Hispanic-serving institution, and a highly engaged bilingual university, with exceptional educational, research, and creative opportunities that serve as catalysts for transformation in the Rio Grande Valley and beyond.” As such, UTRGV is committed to building a diverse faculty and staff that can contribute to an enriching learning environment that strives for more equitable outcomes for student success. UTRGV is a distributed campus, one university spanning four counties and multiple locations. Our purpose is to be a university for the entire Rio Grande Valley and beyond. Over 91% of the students enrolled at UTRGV identify as Hispanic, making UTRGV one of the top 3 universities with the highest percentage of Hispanic students. For additional information, please visit our website

About the School of Social Work The School of Social Work was established in 2018 as an independent School and is under the leadership of Founding Dean Dr. Luis R. Torres. The Department of Social Work has existed since the 1970s, most recently as part of the College of Health Professions. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) School of Social Work (SSW) is the only institution to offer programs leading to both the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree and the Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW) degree south of San Antonio. Both programs are accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). CSWE-COA voted to reaffirm the accreditation of the program for eight years, which extends through February 2023, and our reaffirmation process is under way.

The BSW Program prepares students for generalist social work practice. Building on the generalist foundation, the MSSW program focuses on two concentrations: Direct Practice with Latino Individuals, Families, and Groups; and Community Practice and Administration. Its goals are to prepare graduates to practice with diverse, vulnerable, and at-risk populations to promote human well-being and social and economic justice, especially in the Texas-Mexico border region; to prepare graduates for leadership in developing and implementing policies and services for at-risk populations with an emphasis on the Texas-Mexico border region; and to develop the knowledge base of the social work profession, particularly as it relates to addressing the needs of at-risk populations with an emphasis on the Texas-Mexico border region. The BSW program is in-person, and alternative modalities are being explored. We offer all MSSW programs in two modalities, traditional on-campus and online. A PhD in Social Work is under development, as are a dual MSSW-MPH program. Other dual degree programs and MSSW modalities have been approved by faculty and will be developed over the next few years.

The School of Social Work is committed to preparing generalist and advanced professional social workers to meet the needs of a binational and multicultural community, and to increasingly make an impact on the national stage. The Rio Grande Valley is a natural laboratory for the demographic shifts being seen around the country. The educational emphasis is on social work practice with Hispanic/Latino/Latinx individuals and communities, and with other diverse communities, considering multicultural competence, ethical practice, knowledge building, and social services that promote social and economic justice.

UTRGV is a distributed university with campuses across the Rio Grande Valley, and faculty are expected to teach in various locations either in person or using remote technologies. The School of Social Work has students in Edinburg, Brownsville, Laredo, and is exploring offering classes in Rio Grande City.

Minimum Qualifications:
Qualifications for Assistant Professor: Earned doctorate in social work or a related field; record of research and scholarship, teaching, service, community engagement, and administration commensurate with the rank sought; evidence of teaching effectiveness; record of sustained research and publication commensurate with rank; record of grant writing with success in securing external grants commensurate with rank,; record of peer-reviewed presentations at social work professional conferences and related professional conferences commensurate with rank; evidence of university and community service commensurate with rank.
Qualifications for Associate Professor: Earned doctorate in social work or a related field; record of research and scholarship, teaching, service, community engagement, and administration commensurate with the rank sought; evidence of teaching effectiveness; record of sustained research and publication commensurate with rank; record of grant writing with success in securing external grants commensurate with rank; record of peer-reviewed presentations at social work professional conferences and related professional conferences commensurate with rank; evidence of university and community service commensurate with rank. Candidates must have tenure at a comparable institution of higher education, or be eligible to meet the institutional requirements for tenure to be considered for a position at the rank of Associate Professor.

Qualifications for Full Professor: Earned doctorate in social work or a related field; record of research and scholarship, teaching, service, community engagement, and administration commensurate with the rank sought; evidence of teaching effectiveness; record of sustained research and publication commensurate with rank; record of grant writing with success in securing external grants commensurate with rank; record of peer-reviewed presentations at social work professional conferences and related professional conferences commensurate with rank; evidence of university and community service commensurate with rank. Candidates must have tenure at a comparable institution of higher education, or be eligible to meet the institutional requirements for tenure to be considered for a position at the rank of Full Professor.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications:


Preferred Qualification:
Preference will be given to applicants with: mixed methods, qualitative, and quantitative skills; a Master’s in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program and 2+ years of post-masters’ practice experience; social work licensure or license-eligibility in Texas; experience working with Hispanic/Latino/Latinx communities; teaching expertise in advanced clinical or macro practice; experience with online teaching and distance education programs; bilingual (English and Spanish); knowledge of the cultural, social and economic characteristics of the U.S./Mexico border region; and international experience.

Note for candidates with license: Please upload social work licensure or license-eligibility in Texas, in Optional documents



Salary: Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience. The appointment is contingent upon the enrollment and scheduling needs of the School of Social Work.
License or Certification Required?: No
Number of Vacancies: 2
Desired Start Date: 09/01/2023

EEO Statement:
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.
Diversity Statement
UTRGV is a Hispanic-serving Institution dedicated to student success and building a diverse faculty committed to working in a multicultural environment. UTRGV has an NSF ADVANCE grant to increase the representation of women in STEM fields and to promote a positive, family friendly workplace for all faculty. We strongly encourage applications from women and minorities.

Open Date: 12/21/2022

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Dear Applicant,

Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:

Date of Birth
Social Security Number
Gender
Ethnicity/Race

Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission.

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.
Security sensitive; All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). CBCs will be conducted for all candidates invited for an on-campus interview.



Additional Information:
UTRGV is a distributed institution. As such and as assigned, the position may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment. This position is security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215. The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days inlength.

Please Note:
Texas law requires faculty members whose primary language is not English to demonstrate proficiency in English as determined by a satisfactory paper-based test score of 500 (computer-based of 173 or internet-based of 61) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a satisfactory test score of 6.0 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
Incomplete applications will not be considered. All positions are subject to budget approval.

Please Note: Under “Optional Documents” please add Reference Letters.

To apply, visit https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/37237





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