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Assistant Professor

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

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Compensation
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Location
Charlotte, NC
Schedule
Full-time
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Job overview

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte seeks an Assistant Professor in social work. Candidates must hold a PhD in social work or a related field, or expect to complete it by August 15, 2027. The role includes research, teaching across BSW and MSW curricula, and potential pursuit of extramural funding. Preferred areas include mental health and health equity, aging, child welfare, and justice for marginalized communities.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Original ResearchPublishingExtramural FundingInstructionNASW Ethical PrinciplesSocial JusticeDignity and WorthTechnology-Based InterventionsTechnology-Based PedagogyInterdisciplinary ScholarshipInterprofessional ScholarshipTranslational Research

Qualifications

PhD in Social Work or Related FieldMSW From CSWE-Accredited ProgramMSW From CSWE-Accredited Program

Full job description

Position Number: 003184

Employment Type: Permanent - Full-time

Months Per Year: 9

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Candidates must possess a PhD in social work or a related field or expect completion of the PhD by August 15, 2027. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to conduct original research including publishing, the potential to seek and secure extramural funding, and the potential to provide excellent instruction across the BSW and MSW curricula. Candidates must also demonstrate competency in NASW ethical principles, including social justice and dignity and worth of the person.

Minimum Experience / Education:

UNC Charlotte gives primary consideration to the earned doctorate or terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline.

Preferred Education Skills and Experience:

An MSW from a CSWE -accredited program is highly desirable. If a candidate possesses a PhD in a field related to social work, an MSW from a CSWE -accredited program is required. Preference will be given to individuals whose research focuses on mental health/health equity, aging, child welfare, and/or advancing justice for marginalized communities. Additionally, preference will be given to individuals who demonstrate skills in technology-based interventions and pedagogy, interdisciplinary/interprofessional scholarship, and translational research practices.

How this job compares

Set against the 966 open Assistant Professor jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 30, 2026.

Pay
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  • US median$95–115K/yr291 salary ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 36 open Assistant Professor jobs in North Carolina and 966 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
Assistant Professor postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 3 years (124 postings).
Education
773 of the 966 open Assistant Professor jobs (80%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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