Position Number:

002439

Functional Title:

Associate/Full Professor/Department Chair

Position Type:

Department Chairs

Position Eclass:

FE - Faculty 10 month non-leave ear

University Information:

UNC Greensboro, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is 1 of only 57 doctoral institutions recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for both higher research activity and community engagement. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC System institutions, UNC Greensboro is one of the most diverse universities in the state with 20,000+ students, and 3,000+ faculty and staff members representing 90+ nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams, 85 undergraduate degrees in over 125 areas of study, as well as 74 master’s and 32 doctoral programs, UNC Greensboro is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value, with noted strengths in health and wellness, visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit:

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit: It is an especially exciting time for the UNCG Social Work Department as we near our 50th year of partnership with the Department of Social Work and Sociology at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (N.C. A&T) a historically Black university (HBCU). Specifically, the Joint Master of Social Work (JMSW) Program and the Joint Doctorate in Social Work (JPhD) Program are joint programs with N.C. A&T, and the BSW Program has a longstanding joint field program with N.C. A&T. The Department has over 300 BSW majors, over 100 MSW students, over 30 PhD students, 18 full-time faculty, administrative staff, and adjunct faculty members. Additionally, the Department of Social Work is home to the Gerontology Program, its own unique discipline, which consists of an Undergraduate Minor, a fully online Master of Science (MS), and Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Gerontology. The highly ranked MS in Gerontology is the only accredited and online Gerontology program serving North Carolina and one of only two accredited programs serving the east coast. The Department of Social Work, the Gerontology Program, School, and University place a high value on community-engaged scholarship, outreach, and partnerships. The UNCG Department of Social Work has a strong demonstrated commitment to anti-racism, anti-Black racism, diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, and student-centered social work education.

The School of Health and Human Sciences (HHS), through teaching, scholarship, community engagement and service, prepares new generations of professionals, leaders, scholars, and entrepreneurs to enhance the quality of life of individuals, families, and communities. HHS includes 10 academic departments, an advising center, an office of research, and degree programs at the bachelors, masters and doctoral levels. In addition to student body diversity, HHS employs a diverse faculty and staff, with 20% of faculty identified as minoritized faculty. For additional information on the School of HHS, visit http://uncg.edu/hhs

Position Summary:

Position Summary: The Chair reports to the Dean of the School of Health and Human Sciences and is supported by administrative staff members. The Chair provides strategic and visionary leadership to advance the teaching, research, and service/outreach missions of the Department and School. The primary responsibilities of the Chair are to work closely with Social Work faculty, students, and staff, the Dean, and other campus leaders to:

1. Provide department and program oversight
2. Partner with N.C. A&T to ensure the successful implementation of the joint programs
3. Manage budgeted resources and submit budget reports and plans
4. Coordinate departmental personnel and resources (setting workloads, making course assignments, hiring adjunct instructors, assigning committee duties, assigning advising loads, establishing class schedules, oversight for the work of non-faculty)
5. Support the professional development of faculty and staff
6. Provide personnel oversight related to onboarding, mentorship, annual performance reviews, reappointment, promotion, promotion and tenure, and recommended salary changes
7. Facilitate collaborative problem-solving, visioning, and strategic thinking to strengthen and enhance the Department’s mission
8. Advance and support the Department’s ongoing anti-racist and social justice efforts
9. Foster relations with community partners, donors, alumni, and potential students

The Chair serves as the primary voice and advocate for the Department and Gerontology Program at the School and University levels. The Chair is also charged with implementing departmental, school, University, and UNC system policies. Involvement in some teaching and scholarship as commensurate with the duties as Chair is also expected.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: The successful candidate must:

• Hold a masters and a doctorate in social work (preferred) or a related social science field
• Be eligible for tenure at the professor rank
• Have previous administrative experience, which may include, but is not limited to, chairing a department, directing an undergraduate and/or graduate program, or directing a center/program

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated leadership of organizational or team-based practices that promote anti-racism, equity, diversity, and inclusion, and that build or re-envision capacity in these areas
• A dynamic and visionary leadership style characterized by collaborative/participatory decision making, flexibility, and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated capacity to make contributions to teaching, research, scholarship, and service as a senior faculty member
• Scholarly expertise that integrates considerations of anti-racism, anti-Black racism, or diversity, equity, inclusion in social work education and practice, or in areas of research activity

Tenure Status:

Tenure

Special Instructions to Applicants:

For more information about the UNCG Department of Social Work, please visit http://www.uncg.edu/swk/.

Recruitment Range:

Competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Org #-Department:

Social Work - 12401

Job Open Date:

12/13/2022

For Best Consideration Date:

12/13/2022

Open Until Filled:

Yes

FTE:

1.000

Type of Appointment:

Permanent

Number of Months per Year:

10

Physical Effort:

Reading - F, Writing - F, Hearing - F, Talking - F, Standing - O, Sitting - O

Work Environment:

Inside - C