Clinical Assistant Professor, Social Work

Clinical Assistant Professor, Social Work

• 496954
• Full-Time
• Social Work

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Department: Social Work Salary: Commensurate with Experience/Education''

Description:

The University of Houston - Downtown Social Work Program is seeking candidates for a Director of Field Education/Clinical Assistant Professor of Social Work. Clinical Professors at UHD teach a 5-5 undergraduate course load in a variety of formats or teach a 3-4 course load of graduate courses over the two long semesters. Initially, the successful candidate for this position will teach one 3 credit hour course each long semester for the synchronous online MSW program to allow sufficient time for MSW field education program responsibilities. There may be occasions in the future where the faculty member will teach both MSW and hybrid BSW courses.

Job Description:

Run the full operations of the MSW Field Practicum program, which includes but is not limited to, recruiting and maintaining field sites, training and orienting field instructors, preparing students for field practicum, meeting with and orienting students, and matching them with field sites. In addition, the Director of Field Education/Clinical Assistant Professor position involves troubleshooting field issues/concerns, teaching at least one 3-credit hour course each long semester, and engaging in field practicum work throughout the summer (with an administrative stipend). The graduate teaching load is seven courses over the two long semesters (3 in one long semester and 4 in the other). The undergraduate teaching load is ten courses over two long semesters (5 in each long semester). While holding the title of the Director of Field Education, the faculty member receives course releases to ensure adequate time to manage administrative tasks of the field practicum program.

Required Qualifications

The individual selected will have an MSW from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)-accredited social work program and either:

• An earned Ph.D. or DSW in Social Work or a closely related field or at least five (5) years of program administration/coordination experience in higher education, social services, or a related setting

AND

• An LMSW or LCSW (or be licensure-eligible) in the State of Texas
• At least two (2) years of full-time post-MSW practice experience with systems of various sizes
• Experience in teaching or demonstrated potential to teach at the college level
• Demonstrated experience and/or commitment to working effectively with individuals reflective of UHD's demographics

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching or potential for excellence in teaching
• Experience with face-to-face, hybrid, and online instruction
• Experience in developing and implementing service learning and experiential learning in curricular and co-curricular settings
• Ability to teach generalist or advanced generalist social work courses at all system levels (micro, mezzo, and macro)
• Knowledge of and experience working with an array of social service, public health, criminal justice, and/or healthcare agencies in the Greater Houston or other urban area
• Experience with social work field practicum instruction or supervision

Availability to teach late afternoon and evening classes

Review of applications will begin immediately and conclude when the position is filled. To apply, visit our website.

To be considered, the candidate must submit:

• A cover letter detailing interest and potential for fit in the Social Work Program at UH-Downtown, and include or attach a teaching philosophy
• An updated Curriculum Vitae (please include a list of courses previously taught along with the modality)
• A statement that highlights specific activity of the candidate''s commitment to working with individuals reflective of UHD's student demographics
• Unofficial graduate transcripts showing completion of an MSW degree from a CSWE-accredited program
• Unofficial transcripts showing completion of a doctoral degree in social work or related area (or ABD)
• Names and contact information for three professional references

The University: Located in the heart of Harris County and the Houston metroplex, the University of Houston-Downtown is a public university that serves the fourth largest city and one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation. UHD offers bachelor''s degrees in 44 areas of study and nine master''s degrees. Current enrollment is approximately 15,000 students, making UHD the second largest member institution in the University of Houston System. UHD is a federally designated Hispanic and Minority Serving University.

The College: The College of Public Service (CPS) has two departments: Criminal Justice & Social Work and Urban Education. The college offers four bachelor''s degrees and two master''s degrees. The college is within walking distance of major police agencies, correctional facilities, and county, state, and federal courts. Additionally, the CPS maintains relationships with key social service providing organizations that serve the Greater Houston area.

The Department: The Department of Criminal Justice and Social Work offers degree plans leading to the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in Criminal Justice, the Master of Science in Criminal Justice, and the Bachelor of Social Work degrees. The department recently added an innovative graduate-level Applied Corrections Certificate that draws on the combined strengths of the criminal justice and the social work faculty of the department.

The Program: The University of Houston-Downtown's Social Work Program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) and awards a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and Master of Social Work (MSW) degree.

To apply for this position, fill out the online application and submit a curriculum vita, cover letter, unofficial graduate transcripts, and contact information for three professional references.

The search committee will begin screening applications as early as October 2026, although the system will remain open for applications until the position is filled. Ideally, we will complete the selection process by the end of 2026.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.