Society for Social Work and Research
Senior Tenure/Tenure-Track Faculty, School of Social Work
Society for Social Work and Research, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States, 27517
Senior Tenure/Tenure-Track Faculty, School of Social Work
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Position Summary The School of Social Work (SSW) invites applications for a mid-career/senior level tenured/tenure-track faculty position (9-month) focused on advanced research methodology and analytic innovation relevant to social work practice and policy. Candidates will conduct research, teach advanced courses, consult with faculty, and seek external funding.
Key Responsibilities
Doctoral Teaching – Design and teach PhD-level courses in advanced statistics (e.g., longitudinal and multilevel modeling, measurement/psychometrics, causal inference, Bayesian statistics) and advanced research design methods.
Methodological Leadership & Consultation – Partner with the Associate Dean for Research to support rigorous studies, contribute to grant applications, support protocol development, offer workshops, and enhance statistical analysis quality.
Research – Maintain an independent, externally funded research program.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Doctoral degree in Social Work, Public Health, Statistics/Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Psychology, Economics, Education, or related field.
Demonstrated excellence in externally funded research and a strong publication record.
Capacity to teach and consult on advanced statistics and research design at the doctoral level and mentor researchers.
Evidence of successful collaborations on complex studies such as clinical trials.
Proficiency with major statistical software (R, Stata, SAS; Python a plus) and reproducible research practices.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Depth in pragmatic/adaptive/cluster trials; implementation science; causal inference; longitudinal and multilevel models.
Experience leading or contributing to a methods core, center, or multi-site team.
Ability to translate complex methods for interdisciplinary, practice-oriented audiences.
Commitment to community-engaged research.
Degrees in Social Work are highly valued but not required.
Special Instructions Applicants should electronically upload a CV, cover letter, research/teaching/service statement, and four to five references. The service statement should be uploaded as “Other Document.” Optional documents may include teaching evaluations and/or sample course materials.
Apply online at https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/307535
The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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Position Summary The School of Social Work (SSW) invites applications for a mid-career/senior level tenured/tenure-track faculty position (9-month) focused on advanced research methodology and analytic innovation relevant to social work practice and policy. Candidates will conduct research, teach advanced courses, consult with faculty, and seek external funding.
Key Responsibilities
Doctoral Teaching – Design and teach PhD-level courses in advanced statistics (e.g., longitudinal and multilevel modeling, measurement/psychometrics, causal inference, Bayesian statistics) and advanced research design methods.
Methodological Leadership & Consultation – Partner with the Associate Dean for Research to support rigorous studies, contribute to grant applications, support protocol development, offer workshops, and enhance statistical analysis quality.
Research – Maintain an independent, externally funded research program.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Doctoral degree in Social Work, Public Health, Statistics/Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Psychology, Economics, Education, or related field.
Demonstrated excellence in externally funded research and a strong publication record.
Capacity to teach and consult on advanced statistics and research design at the doctoral level and mentor researchers.
Evidence of successful collaborations on complex studies such as clinical trials.
Proficiency with major statistical software (R, Stata, SAS; Python a plus) and reproducible research practices.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Depth in pragmatic/adaptive/cluster trials; implementation science; causal inference; longitudinal and multilevel models.
Experience leading or contributing to a methods core, center, or multi-site team.
Ability to translate complex methods for interdisciplinary, practice-oriented audiences.
Commitment to community-engaged research.
Degrees in Social Work are highly valued but not required.
Special Instructions Applicants should electronically upload a CV, cover letter, research/teaching/service statement, and four to five references. The service statement should be uploaded as “Other Document.” Optional documents may include teaching evaluations and/or sample course materials.
Apply online at https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/307535
The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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