Position announcements are posted on The University of Texas at Austin academic employment portal. To view postings for the UT School of Social Work, filter results using “social work” as keyword. We have the following open positions:
Lecturer – Health and Behavioral Health Policy
The University of Texas School of Social Work (UTSW) invites applications for professional track faculty position (Lecturer) with a focus on health and behavioral health policy and macrosocial work. We seek candidates whose teaching advances understanding of health and behavioral health systems, service delivery, and policy innovations that improve outcomes for individuals, families, and communities.
Areas of interest include (but are not limited to):
- Mental health and substance use policy
- Behavioral health workforce development
- Health delivery and access to behavioral health care
- Integration of behavioral health within primary care and public health systems
- Financing and regulation of behavioral health services
- Policy analysis and evaluation methods
Responsibilities:
- Teach six courses (three each semester) in bachelor’s and/or master’s degree programs and certification programs in behavioral health policy, social policy, or related areas
- Robust service to the School and University, as well as to the city, state, nation, and the social work profession
- Mentor students in professional development
- Engage with UTSW’s partners in collaborative, interdisciplinary initiatives across the university (e.g., with Dell Medical School, LBJ School of Public Affairs, Population Health)
- Contribute to service and leadership within the School, University, and profession including (but not limited to) committee service and serving as course lead
Tenure Track Assistant Professor – Disabilities
The School of Social Work at The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a tenure-track position in disabilities for appointment in August of 2026. Appointment will be made at the rank of assistant professor. Applicants must demonstrate a clear potential for, or an established record of excellence in, funded research, scholarship, and teaching, and must meet the University’s requirements for appointment.
The School of Social Work is ranked among the top 10 programs of social work in the country and provides unique opportunities for interdisciplinary and community-engaged research and teaching at the bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels. As noted in our school’s new strategic plan, we have three strategic priorities, which include the domains of health, behavioral health, and leadership. UT Austin is a research-intensive public university, and our nationally and internationally renowned faculty are leaders in social work research, education, and practice. We seek to appoint colleagues who will align with our strategic emphases and add to the school’s excellence in a collaborative environment.
Qualifications
Candidates should hold the Ph.D. (or equivalent) in social work, or in a closely related discipline. A master’s degree in social work is preferred. We seek applicants with research expertise in developmental and/or acquired disabilities across the lifespan with an emphasis on transition age and adulthood; and/or disability policy.
Successful candidates are expected to teach across our undergraduate and graduate programs, develop and implement a funded program of research, and maintain a strong record of high-impact publications. We value interdisciplinarity, a spirit of collaboration, and a commitment to service in the university, community, and social work profession.
Application Instructions
Please send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching philosophy, and the names and contact information of four referees (no letters are required at this time and referees will only be contacted after consultation with the candidate).
All documents requested must be uploaded on Interfolio before a full review can begin.
Clinical Assistant Professor – Health and Aging
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 in the domains of health/behavioral health and/or older adults/aging.
Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and/or master’s-level courses in:
- Health/Behavioral Health
- Aging
- Practicum Education
The University of Texas at Austin offers unique opportunities for individuals who wish to pursue an academic career in a dynamic, 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 (Ph.D.) degrees within a research-intensive public university. The School of Social Work is committed to supporting excellence in teaching and scholarship among its faculty and students. The school welcomes applications for clinical faculty positions from exceptional practitioners committed to teaching and leading initiatives that create environments conducive to the flourishing of all students.
Clinical Assistant Professor – Disability Studies
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 Studies 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:
- Coordinate curriculum
- Teaching 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 dynamic, 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 (Ph.D.) degrees within a research-intensive public university. The School of Social Work is committed to supporting excellence in teaching and scholarship among its faculty and students. The school 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.
Senior Level Faculty Position
The School of Social Work and the Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin invite applications for a full-time tenured faculty position. We seek a senior level scholar to engage in independent and collaborative research that can bridge disciplines across our two schools.
Successful candidates will demonstrate having an active research program that includes a distinguished record of funding as well as scholarship; and be an accomplished teacher and leader in social work or medical education. Because of the joint appointment associated with this position, experience with social work and health in a clinical setting is especially valued.
Research domains of particular interest to our schools include bioethics, digital health, health technology, and artificial intelligence; as are methodological expertise in community-based participatory research and/or implementation science.
Qualifications
Candidates must meet University of Texas at Austin requirements for rank.
Application Instructions
Please submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, research statement, and the names and contact information of four referees (no letters are required at this time and referees will only be contacted after consultation with the candidate).
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. 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.