Clinical Assistant Professor - Disability Studies

Description

The School of Social Work at The University of Texas at Austin is seeking applicants for a full-time, non-tenure track clinical faculty position. 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. This position does not come with the offer of, or the possibility of, tenure.

Of particular interest are candidates prepared to teach disability studies courses and manage the Disability S tudies Program.

Disability Studies (DS) is an interdisciplinary academic field. Scholarship from a vast array of disciplines including history, humanities, social work, gender studies, anthropology, to name a few, contribute to this field. DS focuses on how disability is constructed, viewed, and understood culturally, politically, economically, and socially. People with disabilities are centered and their experiences in the world create the context for discussion.

Responsibilities include :

• T eaching undergraduate and / or master's-level courses in DS
• Advising students in the DS graduate portfolio program
• Advising students in the undergraduate DS minor
• Coordinating DS events across campus with the Disability Cultural Center and faculty in other colleges who work with disability studies
• Coordinate curriculum

The University of Texas at Austin offers unique opportunities for individuals who wish to pursue an academic career in a d ynamic, collegial environment. The School of Social Work, which is ranked nationally among the top ten schools of social work, awards bachelor's ( BSW ) , master's ( MSSW ) , and doctoral ( P h.D.) degrees within a researc h-intensive public university. The School of Social Work is committed to supporting excellence in teaching and scholarship among its faculty and students. The s chool welcomes applications for clinical faculty positions from exceptional practitioners and scholars committed to teaching and leading initiatives that create environments conducive to the flourishing of all students.

Qualifications

The position requires a master's degree and must meet University requirements for rank.

The preferred candidate will hold a PhD in which their doctoral or current scholarship focuses on a disability studies topic as well as teaching experience in disability studies related courses .

Application Instructions

To ensure consideration all documents requested must be uploaded via Interfolio before a full review can begin. Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, name and contact information of three references, and a statement of teaching experience and philosophy.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.