"SW - Endowed Academic Chair for Social Work and Health - Full Professor - Tenure/Tenure Track - 527571"

Position Summary

The School of Social Work at The University of Alabama invites nominations and applications for the Endowed Academic Chair for Social Work and Health. Applicants should be eligible for appointment at the rank of full professor with tenure. The position is a nine-month, full time, academic appointment. We seek a colleague with a doctorate in social work or a related discipline who has: an exceptionally strong record of scholarship in the field of health, with a particular focus on promoting health equity and supporting vulnerable groups, ideally across the lifespan; evidence of interdisciplinary or interprofessional collaboration; a vibrant history of ongoing mentorship with colleagues and students; meaningful work in social determinants of health and community-based approaches; and an ongoing chronicled narrative of externally funded research. Review of applications begins December 1, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. This is not a remote position.

Detailed Position Information

The School of Social Work at The University of Alabama invites nominations and applications for the Endowed Academic Chair for Social Work and Health. Applicants should be eligible for appointment at the rank of full professor with tenure. The position is a nine-month, full time, academic appointment. This is not a remote position.

Qualifications

We seek a colleague with a doctorate in social work or a related discipline who has: an exceptionally strong record of scholarship in the field of health, with a particular focus on promoting health equity and supporting vulnerable groups, ideally across the lifespan; evidence of interdisciplinary or interprofessional collaboration; a vibrant history of ongoing mentorship with colleagues and students; meaningful work in social determinants of health and community-based approaches; and an ongoing chronicled narrative of externally funded research.

Expectations

We seek an innovative scholar who is actively engaged in research and will bring depth to teaching of courses, and service to the university, community and profession. As is expected of all senior faculty members in the School, the chair holder will be expected to seek external funding and mentor junior colleagues and students in developing and carrying out their research and scholarship activities. Classroom and or online teaching in the chair's area of expertise will also be expected. The school will provide generous resources in support of the chair holder's program of scholarly research and external funding. As a community of knowledge builders, we are looking for a productive, collegial, and creative colleague who, through their scholarship, research and teaching, will bring new perspectives to the synthesis of health practice, policy, theory and research to our school and university.

Application Process

We invite applications from well-qualified individuals who meet the scholarly and research qualifications.

Salaries are competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. New faculty are provided a generous start up package.

To apply, candidates should go to https://careers.ua.edu to complete an online application and upload the following:

• A cover letter (2-3 pages) addressing how your application meets the qualifications and expectations and what you would bring to this position;
• Statement- Teaching Philosophy and Experience;
• Statement- Research Philosophy and Trajectory;
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g. student evaluations; peer observations of teaching);
• A curriculum vitae;
• Two articles exemplifying scholarly activity; and
• Contact information for four professional references.

Timeline

Review of applications begins December 1, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.

Inquiries

Confidential inquiries may be directed to:
Daphne Cain, Professor; Chair, Search Committee,
The University of Alabama School of Social Work,
Box 870314, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, 35487-0314
dscain@ua.edu or 205-348-9902