Duties & Responsibilities:

* The SSW faculty position involves research, teaching, advising and related services. A commitment to social work practice in urban environments as demonstrated through teaching, publications, research and/or practice.

* The Full Professor position requires a substantial record of scholarship that includes high impact refereed publications, research, teaching, and related service.

* The Candidate must have a doctorate in social work or a related field and a master's degree in social work. Graduate teaching and dissertation guidance are required.

* A demonstrated commitment to social work practice in urban environments as demonstrated through extramural research, teaching, and service are required.

* Practice and research in the areas of Urban Violence and Crime, Gerontology, Public Health, and Behavioral Health highly considered. Online instruction is highly valued.

* Demonstrated ability to collaborate across disciplines with community partners are also expected.

* Current areas of specialized practice include addictions, gerontology, public health, urban children youth and families and school social work.

* Priority will be given to candidates with experience and a strong commitment to student- centered pedagogy and engaged learning.

* Candidates must be able to demonstrate research excellence and productivity, including the ability to maintain a successful program of extramural funding in at least one of the areas of specialized practice and/or in the areas of preference previously described.

* A commitment to racial equity and emancipatory practice, research and service are also required.