Description
The University of Texas School of Social Work (UTSW)invites applications for professional track faculty position (Lecturer) with a focus on health andbehavioral health policy and macrosocial work. This position comes with a nine-month appointment for one year, after which time and concurrent with favorable evaluations, it may be renewed with two year rolling appointments. We seek candidates whose teaching advances understanding of health and behavioral health systems, service delivery, and policy innovations that improve outcomes for individuals, families, and communities.
Areas of interest include (but are not limited to) :
- Mental health and substance use policy
- Behavioral health workforce development
- Health delivery and access to behavioral healthcare
- Integration of behavioral health within primary care and public health systems
- Financing and regulation of behavioral health services
- Policy analysis and evaluation methods
Responsibilities :
Teach six courses (three each semester) in bachelor’s and / or master’s degree programs and certification programsin behavioral health policy, social policy, or related areasRobust service to the School and University, as well as to the city, state, nation, and the social work professionMentor students in professional developmentEngage with UTSW’s partners in collaborative, interdisciplinary initiatives across the university (e.g., with Dell Medical School, LBJ School of Public Affairs, Population Health)Contribute to service and leadership within the School, University, and profession including (but not limited to) committee service and serving as course leadQualifications
A Master of Social Work (MSW) or equivalent degree is required, a doctorate in social work (PhD or DSW) is preferredEvidence of (or strong potential for) a strong record of teaching and serviceCommitment to teaching excellence and mentorship of heterogeneous student populationsDemonstrated ability (or potential) to collaborate in interdisciplinary teaching and service