Job description

Tuscaloosa, AL

The University of Alabama School of Social Work seeks an innovative leader who can connect a large programmatic vision while maintaining a detail-level focus that supports and enhances the student experience to serve as Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management. This position is a 12-month faculty appointment at the rank of Associate Professor (tenured) or Professor (tenured) to begin July 1, 2025.

The School seeks an exceptional mid-career or senior scholar with an established research program incorporating community-engaged scholarship. We welcome candidates with 1) evidence of high-quality teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level across teaching modalities, 2) evidence of mentoring at the undergraduate and/or graduate level and early career scholars, 3) a strong record of external funding, and 4) an exceptional portfolio of publication and dissemination products.

High priority experience areas include behavioral health, asset or strengths-based community approaches, and poverty and health disparities, but candidates with scholarship expertise in other areas are also encouraged to apply. The committee will strongly consider all areas that complement current faculty research and/or needs of the State of Alabama.

The position will oversee the Office for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management which supports students throughout their social work education, from recruitment, application and admissions process through advising and mentor programs, major and career exploration, and graduation. The School’s advisors, recruiters, and academic program directors report directly to this Associate Dean.

The position requires a Ph.D. in Social Work or a closely related discipline, with at least three years of leadership experience. An MSW, with minimum of two years post-MSW practice experience, is preferred.

Salaries are competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. New faculty are provided a generous start up package.

The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants to and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more. “EEO is the Law” https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf

How to apply

To apply, candidates should go to https://careers.ua.edu to complete an online application and upload the following:

• Cover letter detailing interest in position and statements describing a) teaching philosophy and experience, b) research philosophy and scholarship experience, and c) academic administrative philosophy and experience;
• Curriculum vitae;
• Two recently published articles;
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., student evaluations; peer observations of teaching); and
• Contact information for three (3) professional references.

Review of applications will begin October 11, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. The expected start date is July 1, 2025. Confidential inquiries about the position may be sent to Dr. Laura Hopson, Search Committee Co-Chair, at [email protected].