Zachs Professorship in Aging, AssociateFull Professor
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Job Location:
Hartford, CT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
23-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
JOB SUMMARY
The University of Connecticut(UConn)School of Social Workis pleased to announce the Zachs Professorship in Aging. The named professorship supports afull-time (9-month appointment) tenured Associate Professor or full Professorat the UConn School of Social Work with an affiliation at the UConnCenter on motivatedproductiveandcollaborativescholarwhoiscommitted toadvancing research and education in aging.
The UConnSchool of Social Work is a national leader in graduate social work education with a tradition of educating and serving diversecommunities.We are ranked in the top 11% of schools of social work nationally and number one in Connecticut.Theschools research doctorate is the only public social work Ph.D. program in the region.Our externally funded portfolio exceeds $70million dollars.Areasof distinction include child welfare and child well-being; behavioral health trauma and violence prevention andreduction; international social work and human rights; immigrant and refugee studies; social and health disparities;diversity and cultural competence; and policy analysis advocacy and community organizing.Adonor-fundedScholars in Agingprogram supportsMSW students interested in gerontological social work.The school is also hometo theInnovations Institute a nationally recognized interdisciplinary implementation and translational research center.We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive faculty environment.
The UConn School of Social Work is located on the vibrant downtown Hartford regional neighborhood campus includes other UConn graduate and undergraduate academic programs and research centers cultural institutions and state and city government offices. This situates us ideally for carrying out our central academic mission andprovidesenhanced opportunities for building upon our existing community collaborations and expanding to new ones within a multicultural capital city.
UConn is a Land Grant and Sea Grant institution and a member of the Space Grant Consortium founded in 1881. It is thestates flagship institution of higher education and includes a main campus in Storrs CT four regional campuses throughout thestate and 13 Schools and Colleges including a Law School in Hartford and Medical and Dental Schools at the UConn Health campus in Farmington. The University has approximately 10000 faculty and staff and32000 students includingnearly 24000undergraduates and over 8000 graduate and professional students. UConn is a Carnegie Foundation R1 (highest research activity) institution among the top 25 public universities in the nation. Through research teaching service and outreach UConn embraces diversity and cultivates leadership integrity and engaged citizenship in its students faculty staff and alumni. UConn promotes the health and well-being of citizens by enhancing the social economic cultural and natural environments of the state and as a beacon of academic and research excellence as well as a center for innovation and social service to is a leader in many scholarly research and innovation areas. Today the path forward includes exciting opportunities and notable challenges. Record numbers of undergraduate applications and support for student success have enabled the University to becomehighlyselective.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintain an active research and publication in BSW MSW and/or Ph.D. programs asappropriate anddemonstrateeffective instruction. Advise and mentor students. Serve on doctoral student committeesasappropriate andparticipatein University School professional local and national level service.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Ph.D. in social work or a related discipline.
- Demonstratedexcellence in scholarship external fundingteachingand mentoring.
- Demonstrated experience with and commitment to team science and cross-disciplinary inquiry.
- Demonstrated experience with and commitment tosocial work values including social justicediversity equity and inclusion.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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- Experience in Social work practice.
APPOINTMENT TERMS
This is a 9-month tenuredposition withan anticipatedstart date of named professorship sponsors the facultymemberfor afive-yeartermthrough financial support for research activitieswith the possibility of renewal. The tenure line is permanent.Initial salarycommensuratewith qualifications experience and rank.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.
TO APPLY
Please apply online to UConn Jobs at Faculty and Staff PositionsSearch #499275and submit the following application materials:
- Currentcurriculum vitae.
- Cover letterthat comments on the relevant minimum and preferred qualifications.
- Research statementthat describes thecandidatesresearch and extramural funding trajectory and explains how the candidates research agenda aligns with the priorities of this position.
- Commitment to diversity statement.
- Representative samples ofup to three (3) publications.
- Names and contact information ofthree (3) references.
Review of applications will beginimmediatelyand continue until the position is filled. Applicants can address questions by email to:
Jennifer Manuel PhD
Search CommitteeChair
University of Connecticut
School of Social Work
38 Prospect Street
HartfordCT 06103
References will not be contacted without the prior permission of the candidate. Review of applications will beginimmediatelyand continue until the position is filled.
At the University of Connecticut our commitment to excellence is complemented by our commitment to building a culturally diverse community.
All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at members of the University of Connecticut are expected to exhibit appreciation of and contribute to an inclusive respectful and diverse environment for the University community.
The University of Connecticut aspires to create a community built on collaboration and belonging and has actively sought to create an inclusive culture within the workforce. The success of the University is dependent on the willingness of our diverse employee and student populations to share their rich perspectives and backgrounds in a respectful manner. This makes it essential for each member of our community to feel secure and welcomed and to thoroughly understand and believe that their ideas are respected by all. We strongly respect each individual employees unique experiences and perspectives and encourage all members of the community to do the same. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or veteran status.
The University of Connecticut is an AA/EEO Employer.
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Key Skills
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- Pharmacy Residency
- Research Experience
- Teaching
- Higher Education Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Grant Writing
- Program Development
- Mentoring
- Research Laboratory Experience
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