Position Summary
The University of Georgia School of Social Work invites applications for one tenure-track faculty position at the rank of assistant, associate, or full professor. The successful candidate will hold a joint appointment in the School of Social Work and the newly established School of Medicine.
We seek a scholar who will establish and lead an externally funded program of human-subjects research focused on the design, evaluation, implementation, and scaling of evidence-based digital interventions and clinical decision-support tools for prevention, treatment, and recovery. Areas of inquiry may include digital therapeutics; mobile- and web-based interventions; conversational agents for psychoeducation, screening, or triage; EHR -enabled measurement-based care; sensors and other digital biomarkers; and recovery platforms that connect individuals with treatment, peer support, and harm-reduction resources.
The successful candidate may employ rigorous and responsible artificial intelligence methods, including natural language processing, predictive modeling, risk stratification, relapse forecasting, recommender systems, and just-in-time adaptive interventions, to improve early detection, treatment engagement, care coordination, and sustained recovery. Related areas of research may include artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted clinical documentation and workflow optimization, digital phenotyping, integration of multimodal clinical and patient-reported data, and safe and transparent clinical decision support.
The joint appointment will create opportunities for close collaboration with clinical, behavioral, and data science investigators in the School of Medicine while advancing a Social Work research agenda focused on community-based implementation, behavioral health equity, practice integration, recovery-oriented care, and the ethical and responsible use of digital technologies and AI.
Teaching responsibilities may include undergraduate and graduate courses in digital behavioral health, SUD and co-occurring conditions, implementation science, research methods, and the ethical and equitable delivery of digitally enabled care. The faculty member will also contribute to the development of new curricula, certificates, and short courses that translate emerging research and technologies into practice-ready competencies.
The successful candidate will mentor students and trainees across social work, public health, medicine, nursing, informatics, and data science programs and support interdisciplinary research and career development. The faculty member will also be expected to build and sustain partnerships with hospitals, federally qualified health centers, health departments, community-based organizations, and peer-led recovery programs. Through these partnerships, the faculty member may co-design, pilot, implement, and evaluate digital interventions and lead dissemination activities that produce practical resources such as implementation toolkits, train-the-trainer materials, and evaluation dashboards.
The successful candidate will join an exceptionally talented and committed community of scholars and staff. Opportunities for collaboration within the School of Social Work include the Center for Human Trafficking Research & Outreach; the Center for Social Justice, Human and Civil Rights; and the Institute for Nonprofit Organizations. Across the University, faculty collaborate with colleagues in the College of Pharmacy, College of Public Health, newly established College of Nursing, College of Engineering, College of Family and Consumer Sciences, Mary Frances Early College of Education, and School of Law. Additional opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration are available through the Owens Institute for Behavioral Research, the Institute for Artificial Intelligence, and other university centers and institutes.
Faculty are expected to engage in teaching, research, field liaison duties and/or academic advising, and service. They may teach across the educational continuum at our Athens, Gwinnett, and Online campuses. The successful candidate is expected to share the University and School’s commitment to excellence in teaching, research, service, and engagement.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants should upload:
- A cover letter describing their research agenda and teaching philosophy;
- A curriculum vitae; and
- A list of references with contact information.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Questionsmay be directed to Dr. Hee Yun Lee, Search Committee Chair, at [contact details available in the full listing]. Pleaseinclude “Faculty Search” in the subject line.
Posting Details
Posting Number
F2820P
Working Title
Open Rank
Department
Social Work-Dean's Office
About the University of Georgia
Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/) . The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.
About the College/Unit/Department
The University of Georgia is the state’s flagship institution of higher
education and a Carnegie-classified research university located in Athens, Georgia. The School of Social Work serves more than 500 students through its CSWE -accredited B.S.W. and M.S.W. programs, Ph.D. program, and Master of Nonprofit Management and Leadership program. The School also offers joint M.S.W. degree programs with the School of Law, the College of Public Health, and the Terry College of Business through its M.B.A. program. Nationally and internationally recognized for excellence in research, teaching, public service, and international programs, the School of Social Work is committed to hiring faculty who work toward advancing social and economic disparities through scholarship/research, teaching, public service and/or administrative responsibilities.
College/Unit/Department website
Posting Type
External
Retirement Plan
Employment Type
Employee
Benefits Eligibility
Benefits Eligible
Underutilization
Minorities & Females
Advertised Salary
Commensurate with Experience
Anticipated Start Date
08/01/2027
Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings)
Job Posting Date
09/28/2026
Job Closing Date
Open until filled
Yes
Location of Vacancy
Athens Area
EEO Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ( [contact details available in the full listing] ).
USG Core Values Statement
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy [contact details available in the full listing] .
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom .
Position Details
Position Information
Classification Title
Open Rank
FLSA
Faculty Rank
Open Rank
Contract Type
Academic (9 mo.)
Tenure Status
Tenure Track or Tenured
Minimum Qualifications
A Ph.D. in social work or cognate discipline (e.g. psychology, sociology, public health, neuroscience, economics).
Additional Requirements
- Candidates for the Assistant Professor rank must have a Ph.D. in social work or cognate discipline (e.g. psychology, sociology, public health, neuroscience, economics).