Assistant Professor - Behavioral Health - Tenure-Track

Description:

The Graduate College of Social Work (GCSW) at the University of Houston, one of only three Texas Carnegie Designated Tier One Public Research Universities, is accepting applications for three (3) full-time tenure track faculty members for AY 2015-2016 with expertise in Gerontology, Clinical Practice and Behavioral Health and ability to teach in either of two tracks: Clinical Practice or Macro Practice.

Qualifications:

Doctorate in Social Work or related field. Preference will be given to applicants with at least two years post-MSW full-time practice and research experience in behavioral health, the health sciences or the field of gerontology. Applicants with experience or demonstrated success in extramural research funding and scholarship in refereed publications are preferred. Persons from underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.

Rank:

Faculty appointment will be commensurate with record and experience.

About the College:

The University of Houston's GCSW is the only graduate social work program in the fourth largest city in America. Houston is an international and multi-cultural city and the University and College reflect this diversity as well. The University of Houston is recognized as one of the most racially and ethnically diverse research institutions in the nation. The GCSW is located on the University of Houston main campus, in close proximity to the Texas Medical Center which is home to The MD Anderson Cancer Center, the Menninger Clinic, UT Medical School, Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, and Baylor College of Medicine. This environment is rich in potential for numerous collaborative opportunities in research and behavioral health care. In 2012-2013, total active externally funded research totaled slightly more than $10.5 million at the GCSW. Research is primarily under the auspices of the College's Center for Drug and Social Policy Research, and The Child and Family Center for Innovative Research. As a graduate only College, the GCSW enrolls approximately 350 M.S.W. and 40 Ph.D. students each year. Reflecting the diversity of the University and the Texas Gulf Coast Region community, the fall 2014 incoming class speaks 15 different languages. For more information about the College, faculty and programs please visit our web site at www.sw.uh.edu.

Application Procedures:

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. Send letter of interest, curriculum vita, and contact Information for three references to:

Chair, Faculty Search Committee
Graduate College of Social Work
University of Houston
110 HA Social Work Building
Houston, TX 77204-4013
Tel: 713-743-8085
Fax: 713-743-3267

Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action:

The University of Houston is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.