Tenure Track Assistant Professor - Disabilities

The Steve Hicks School of Social Work at The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a tenure-track position in disabilities, beginning in fall 2025. Applications will be accepted for appointment at the level of assistant professor. Applicants must demonstrate potential for or an established record of excellence in funded research, scholarship, and teaching and meet the University's requirements for faculty rank.

Ranked among the top 10 programs of social work research and education in the country, The Steve Hicks School of Social Work at The University of Texas at Austin,provides unique opportunities for interdisciplinary and community-engaged research and teaching at the BSW, MSSW, and PhD levels. Through scholarship, teaching, and service in a research-intensive public university, our nationally and internationally renowned faculty are leaders in social work research, education, and practice. We seek colleagues who can contribute to the school's excellence, leadership, and collaborative environment.

Ph.D. in social work or a closely related discipline is required.

We seek applicants with research expertise in developmental and acquired disabilities across the lifespan with an emphasis on transition age and adulthood; and/or disability policy. Successful candidates are expected to teach across our undergraduate and graduate programs, develop and implement a funded program of research, and maintain a strong record of high-impact publications. We also value colleagues who invite collaboration with other faculty and who demonstrate a commitment to service in the university, community, and the profession.

Please submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, research statement, and the names and contact information of four referees (no letters are required at this time and referees will only be contacted after consultation with the candidate).

All documents requested must be uploaded via Interfolio before a full review can begin.

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.