Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development School of Social Work

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

The School of Social Work (SSW) at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) invites applications for a senior level tenured/tenuretrack faculty position 9month) that also holds a secondary appointment 12month) as the Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development (ADR).

A national leader in research UNC is the 11th topranked university in the U.S. for federal research and SSW ranks 4th compared to other universities. The School received awards for $31.8 million in external funding during fiscal year 2024 which includes $10.2 million for research projects and $21.6 million for other sponsored activities.

The School of Social Work offers M.S.W. and Ph.D. degrees. Dual degrees are offered in Law Public Health Public Administration and Divinity (with Duke University). The faculty members of the School of Social Work have strong collaborative relationships with many campus units such as the Schools of Medicine Public Health Nursing Law Government Education and the Department of City and Regional Planning as well as University Centers and Institutes such as the Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research the Carolina Population Center the Center for Developmental Sciences Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute and the Institute on Aging. We also maintain dynamic relationships with community agencies state and federal government and research groups in the Research Triangle Park and across the U.S.

The mission of the School of Social Work is to advance equity transform systems and improve lives. The Schools curriculum supports the mission and recognizes the uniqueness of the region served including concerns for disadvantaged vulnerable and oppressed individuals families and communities. Classes provide rigorous and evidencebased content and give students the opportunity to explore theory learn intervention skills and engage in challenging dialogue with colleagues. The School works to become the leading school of social work for impact generating knowledge with powerful and positive consequences.

The Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development is a member of the Deans senior administrative team and oversees the overall research efforts and development of faculty at the School of Social Work. Through management of the Office of Strategic Research Priorities (OSRP) and consultation with faculty members this position provides conceptualization design and budgetary assistance for grant proposals and ongoing grantrelated research activities. Emphasis is placed on supporting individual faculty members building teams of faculty members to respond to major research initiatives advancing the research and analytical skills of faculty members and strengthening the research culture of SSW.

This position holds a primary tenuretrack/tenured appointment as a faculty within SSW and as such candidates should have an exceptional record of externally funded research publications and teaching. Tenuretrack and tenured faculty within SSW have a teaching courseload of 4 courses per academic year; given the administrative responsibilities this position will be expected to teach 2 courses per year (with the ability to buyout of one of these two courses). This position has a standard distribution of effort that includes 34 administration 33 teaching and instruction 16.5 research and 16.5 service and community engagement. A distinguished professorship is available for suitable candidates. We welcome applications from individuals whose research advances knowledge relevant to social work practice and policy across a range of substantive areas. This range includes (but is not limited to) child youth and family wellbeing; economic security; health mental health and behavioral health; older adults and longterm care; and system and servicelevel research.

Applicants must possess a doctorate in social work or a related field.

Degrees in Social Work are highly valued but not required. Candidates should demonstrate an exceptional record of externally funded research publications and teaching all in relation to their career stage.

Buffkin/Baker an executive search firm is assisting the university in the search. To receive the full leadership profile as well as submitting inquiries of interest and nominations please contact:

Mr. Martin M. Baker

Dr. Pelema Ellis

Buffkin / Baker

Application materials should be submitted by February 14 2025 online at: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age color disability gender gender expression gender identity genetic information national origin race religion sex sexual orientation or status as a protected veteran.