UNIVERSITY OF DENVER

GRADUATE SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK

FACULTY POSITIONS
Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track

Applications are invited for two tenure track faculty positions at the assistant professor rank for
Fall 2019. The Graduate School of Social Work (GSSW) at the University of Denver (DU) seeks
faculty members with a commitment to excellence in impactful research, teaching, and community
engagement to join our school. Applicants across a range of expertise are invited to apply.

GSSW is a collegial and progressive community of scholars who conduct a range of research
with diverse populations across the life cycle and who are committed to excellence in teaching.
The School’s curriculum, research, and community partnerships emphasize social justice, along
with an understanding of and respect for social and cultural diversity and social work values and
ethics. GSSW provides a supportive environment that fosters interdisciplinary and community-
based research. Cross-disciplinary opportunities abound as evidenced by the University’s Impact
2025 strategic plan.

The faculty at GSSW engages in major collaborative projects locally, nationally, and
internationally. In addition, the Denver metropolitan area and state of Colorado offer excellent
opportunities for research addressing a variety of populations. GSSW and the University of
Denver are committed to enhancing the diversity of faculty and staff. As such, we especially
encourage people from historically underrepresented populations to apply. For more information
about GSSW and DU, please visit www.du.edu/socialwork; the University’s diversity statement
can be found at www.du.edu/chancellor/vision/diversitystatement.html.

Candidates must have an earned doctorate in social work or a related social science discipline
by September 1, 2019; a developing agenda of publication, research, and extramural funding;
and potential for excellence in teaching across the MSW curriculum. An MSW and two or more
years of post-MSW practice experience are preferred.

Applicants should submit their curriculum vita, a letter that illustrates their interests and expertise
in teaching and research, and two samples of written/published material in which the candidate
contributed substantially to the writing and conceptualization of the manuscript. GSSW is
committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive educational environment. Applicants are
requested to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal. All
materials must be submitted to the University’s online application system at:
https://dujobs.silkroad.com/ or go directly to GSSW Asst. Prof.

In addition, three letters of reference and teaching evaluations (if available) should be sent directly
to:
Amanda Moore McBride, PhD
Morris Endowed Dean and Professor
Graduate School of Social Work, University of Denver
Craig Hall 306, 2148 S. High Street
Denver, CO 80208-7100
gsswdean@du.edu

Confidential inquiries may be directed to the search committee chair, Professor Eugene Walls,
at eugene.walls@du.edu. Applications can only be accepted through the University’s online
application system at the University of Denver website https://dujobs.silkroad.com/.

Applications will be reviewed beginning September 12, 2018, and early application is advised.
Position responsibilities will begin September 1, 2019.

The University of Denver is committed to enhancing the diversity of its faculty and staff and encourages
applications from women, racial and ethnic minorities, members of the LGBTQ community, people with
disabilities and veterans. The University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.