Social work Jobs in Greensboro, NC

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Number

002441

Functional Title

Academic Professional Assistant Professor in Social Work

Position Type

Non-Tenure Stream

Position Eclass

FC - Faculty 9 month Non Leave earn

University Information

Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal - helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit

The Department of Social Work and Gerontology (https : / / swk.uncg.edu / ) has 18 full-time faculty. The department is one of ten departments or programs in the School of Health and Human Sciences (https : / / hhs.uncg.edu / ) at UNCG. Social Work faculty have a history of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and professional service. The department offers BSW and MSW programs. The school offers support for both research (https : / / hhs-sites.uncg.edu / office-of-research / ) and instructional technology (https : / / hhs.uncg.edu / instructional-technology / ).

Position Summary

We are seeking an Academic Professional Track Assistant Professor to teach social work courses across the BSW and JMSW Programs. This is a 9-month appointment. The Academic Professional Track offers non-tenured rankings of Assistant Professor through Professor, with an emphasis on teaching and other professional and service responsibilities. Appointments are renewable on a yearly basis.

Typical duties include :

• Teach social work courses in the undergraduate and graduate social work curriculum via in-person and online delivery.
• Create or co-create course content materials in the areas of expertise.
• Create a student-centered learning environment, responsive to student needs.
• Provide timely, substantive feedback and maintain regular communication with students.
• Assess student learning through varied and appropriate evaluation strategies.
• Advise and mentor social work students, including support in academic and professional development.
• Supporting program accreditation efforts (CSWE).
• Maintain compliance with CSWE accreditation standards and contribute to accreditation-related curriculum, assessment, and ongoing reaffirmation.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to support continuous program improvement.
• Engagement in departmental, university, and community service is required.
• Demonstrate effective time management, attention to detail, and commitment to meeting academic deadlines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Tenure Status

Not on Track

Special Instructions to Applicants

Recruitment Range

Commensurate with experience

Org #-Department

Social Work - 12401

Job Open Date

01 / 16 / 2026

For Best Consideration Date

01 / 19 / 2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

FTE

1.000

Type of Appointment

Permanent

Time Limited Duration

Number of Months per Year

FLSA