The Anne and Henry Zarrow School of Social Work at the University of Oklahoma's Dodge Family College of Arts and Sciences seeks an enthusiastic and innovative social work researcher and educator to join our dynamic faculty team as an Associate Professor or Professor beginning August 2023. We are especially interested in candidates who will build collaborative ties with other departments within the school and university through their research, teaching and/or service. 

The School seeks to expand expertise in one or more of the following areas: health, public health, health disparities & access, medical social work, and integrated health care/behavioral health. We value candidates with interprofessional collaborative experience as well as those candidates who have made contributions in the areas of practice and education within their healthcare focus. Position responsibilities include developing and maintaining an active research agenda with a strong focus on mentoring junior faculty and procuring research grant funding. Teaching assignments will include undergraduate, graduate courses, and/or doctoral courses (load of 2+2). Residency in or easily accessible to Norman, Oklahoma is a requirement. This endowed position comes with resources that will support the candidates research and other scholarly activities.

The University of Oklahoma is home to the largest undergraduate and graduate programs in Oklahoma. The Anne and Henry Zarrow School of Social Work offers fully accredited Bachelor and Master Social Work Programs to over 900 students annually. Anne and Henry Zarrow Hall is a state-of-the-art space featuring a simulation center, advanced computing, video technology and is home to the Social Work faculty. To learn more about the collegial, engaging, and supportive environment encouraged by the School of Social Work, visit socialwork.ou.edu.

The University of Oklahoma (OU) is a Carnegie-R1 comprehensive public research university known for excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement, serving the educational, cultural, economic, and healthcare needs of the state, region, and nation from three campuses: Norman, Health Sciences Center in Oklahoma City, and the Schusterman Center in Tulsa. OU enrolls over 30,000 students and has more than 2,700 full-time faculty members in 21 colleges. In 2014, OU became the first public institution ever to rank #1 nationally in the recruitment of National Merit Scholars, with 311 scholars. The 277-acre Research Campus in Norman was named the No. 1 research campus in the nation by the Association of Research Parks in 2013. Norman is a culturally rich and vibrant town located just outside Oklahoma City. With outstanding schools, amenities, and a low cost of living, Norman is a perennial contender on the “Best Places to Live” rankings. Visit soonerway.ou.edu for more information.

Candidates are required to have earned a doctorate in Social Work or related discipline. Preferred qualifications are an MSW, two years of full-time post MSW practice experience, and a proven track record of mentoring doctoral students, postdocs, and junior faculty. Residency in or easily accessible to Norman, Oklahoma is a requirement.

Application materials are reviewed until the position is filled and must include (1) a letter of interest, (2) curriculum vitae, and (3) a minimum of three letters of reference. Materials should be uploaded to: https://apply.interfolio.com/115227. 

If you would like to talk to someone at CSWE, contact David McLeod at [email protected]. Position will remain open until filled.