Faculty Search
Joint Appointment - Department of Social Work and Watson School of Education
Vacancy #28F185
Position #6919
The University of North Carolina Wilmington invites applications for a tenure-track, nine-month joint academic appointment between the Department of Social Work and the Watson School of Education. Rank and salary are open, with the preferred appointed time being Fall Semester of 2008.
We are seeking a person with expertise regarding the African-American male, with special attention to the interface of community, family, and the school system. This faculty member would be expected to offer leadership to a new initiative regarding this theme which will include the development of a research and practice center, the development of collaborative relationships between the university and the community, and the initiation of various instruments for achieving the goal of enhancing the condition of the African-American male. In addition to offering leadership to this special initiative, this faculty member would hold teaching responsibilities in both social work and education.
Qualifications include a doctorate in social work, education, or a related field, with advanced degrees in both social work and education preferred.
Information on the Department of Social Work and the Watson School of Education can be found at www.uncw.edu.
Review of applications begins February 28, 2008 and continues until the position is filled. To apply, please complete the online application process available on the web at http://consensus.uncw.edu. A letter of application that highlights your specific strengths, research interests, teaching philosophy and expertise along with your curriculum vita and contact information for three references should be addressed to Robert Blundo, Ph.D., Chair, Faculty Search Committee and attached to the online application – not e-mailed, mailed or faxed. Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachments are specifically preferred. Letters of reference will be required for highly ranked candidates. For questions regarding the online application process, contact Bob Blundo at 910-962-3438. Applicants who pass the first level of review will be asked to submit additional information. Under North Carolina law, applications and related materials are confidential personnel documents and are not subject to public release. Criminal background checks will be conducted on finalists prior to offers of employment.
UNC Wilmington actively fosters a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified men and women from all racial, ethnic, or other minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
