Assistant Professor (Clinical) in the College of Social Work

Posting Details

The University of Utah, an AA/EO employer, encourages applications from all qualified individuals, and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students, staff, faculty and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.

Position Information

Proposed Faculty Rank Assistant Professor (Clinical) Department 00166 - College of Social Work City Salt Lake City, UT Track Non Tenure Track New Position to Begin January 1, 2026 Details

The University of Utah College of Social Work (College) invites applications for a .83 FTE 10-month career-line faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor (Clinical) to teach and facilitate integration of the social work educational curriculum in field, and to develop and maintain quality field education or practicum placements. This is a non-tenure track position intended to be a long-term position within the Universitys Career-Line Faculty structure, with a renewable contract. This is an in person position, and the successful candidate will work on site at the College in Salt Lake City.

The University of Utah and the College value candidates who have experience working in settings with students from various backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must have earned an MSW degree from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited program. A minimum of three years of post-MSW social work practice experience is required; five or more years of post-MSW social work practice experience is preferred. Individuals from backgrounds traditionally under-represented in higher education are particularly encouraged to apply.

Strong candidates will have:

• Knowledge of local health and human social service systems, agencies, and social work roles
• Experience working in a social work related setting,
• Experience in behavioral health counseling, notably in the field of addictions
• Experience in social work educationteaching and curriculum development,
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a supervisor or providing supervision to social workers
• Experience as a field instructor or providing social work supervision to interns
• Social work teaching experience

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary link between student practicums and the University of Utah College of Social Work.
• Support and guide students and field instructors through the practicum experience for the duration of the academic year.
• Support and guide students and field instructors in the development and implementation of individualized practicum learning contractsproviding feedback and approving the learning contracts.
• Advise and consult students and field instructors on a regular basisassisting them in maximizing the field education experience.
• Schedule and meet with students and field instructors on a regular basis (e.g., site visits) at the practicum agency: bridge curriculum and field; build relationships; assess and address students, field instructors, and agency needs; and support students and field instructors educational and professional development.
• Manage crises and problem-solve when needed by collaborating with students, field instructors, other faculty, and administration.
• Engage in the documentation and evaluation of students, field instructors, and practicum placement.
• Travel to practicum placement settings located in various counties throughout the state.
• Plan and participate in practicum placement meetings.
• Assist in the development and implementation of practicum fairs, field education workshops, new field instructor trainings, and other seminarsorienting and training students and field instructors on topics related to field education.
• Participate and collaborate with members of the practicum team.
• Review new practicum agency and field instructors applications.
• Develop and cultivate effective practicum partnerships with agencies and field instructors.
• Teach and facilitate practicum seminars in-person and/or virtually and provide oversight of practicum assignmentsawarding grades to students.
• Engage in service at the university, college, professional, and community-level.

College, University, and Environment:

The University of Utah is a member of the exclusive Association of American Universities (AAU) and has been classified by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as a Research 1 institution with an elective Community Engagement classification. As the states flagship university, it boasts Utahs only academic medical center. The University is located in Salt Lake City at the foot of the Wasatch Mountains. This location offers unparalleled opportunities for outdoor recreation, with ten world-class ski resorts and five national parks within hours of the city. Salt Lake City is the center of a metropolitan area with a population of approximately one million residents, has extensive arts and cultural activities, and has a major international airport with a Delta Airlines hub and direct flights to most U.S. cities and direct international flights to Paris, London, Amsterdam, and Mexico City. The area has received international recognition for its light rail system, foodie culture, and downtown renewal. In 2024, U.S News and World Report ranked Utah at the top of their Best States rankings. Utah is home to eight federally recognized Native American Tribes, which are honored in the Universitys Indigenous Land Acknowledgement.

The College, established in 1937, is the only institution in the Intermountain West that offers all three degrees in social work: BSW, MSW, and Ph.D. In 2024, U.S. News and World Report ranked the College #36 in the nation, and Academic Analytics ranked the College #13 in the nation for NIH grant funding. The College houses two research centersthe Social Research Institute and the Utah Criminal Justice Centerwhich provide faculty and students with interdisciplinary, highly impactful research opportunities and support for the development and implementation of funded research projects. Currently, College faculty are leading a number of federally-, state-, and foundation-funded translational research projects to advance social work research and innovate evidence-based practices for vulnerable populations. The Colleges Goodwill Humanitarian Building features state-of-the-art clinical training suites equipped with one-way mirrors and audio-visual technology for real-time clinical supervision and feedback.

EEO/Non-Discrimination Information

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veterans status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

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Notice

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Special Instructions for Candidates

Candidates should submit the following:

• A letter of application that details your interests and qualifications in teaching, and your fit with the position;
• A complete and current curriculum vitae;
• A list of three professional references with contact information (all external to the University of Utah); and
• Copies of available teaching evaluations (in-person and/or online courses) for the last three years.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries regarding the position may be directed to the Faculty Search Committee Chair, Dr. Jason Castillo, at jason.castillo@socwk.utah.edu and/or (801) 585-9592. Please visit our faculty recruitment page at https://socialwork.utah.edu/imagine-more/ for more information about the College of Social Work and current and upcoming initiatives.

Open Date 08/30/2025 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Requisition Number PRN01395CF Type Faculty

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Teaching Evaluations

Optional Documents

• Historical Only Do Not Use See Description for More Information Appropriate discharge document (such as DD-2214) Veteran Only
• Historical Only Do Not Use See Document Description for More Information Addendum to the University of Utah Veteran Only
• Teaching Statement
• Applicant Document - Other