The mission of the School of Social Work is to advance equity, transform systems, improve lives. The School's 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 evidence-based content, and give students the opportunity to explore theory, learn intervention skills and engage in challenging dialogue with colleagues.

Tenured/Tenure Track Faculty
Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development

The School of Social Work at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites nominations and applications for an open rank senior level tenured/tenure-track faculty position (9-month). This tenured/tenure track faculty position will also hold a secondary appointment (12-month) as the Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development.

UNC and its School of Social Work are national leaders in research: UNC is the tenth top-ranked university in the U.S. for federal research, and the UNC School of Social Work ranks seventh compared to other universities. The school's nearly $22 million research enterprise is driven by numerous research programs, labs, centers, and institutes within the school, as well as by collaborations with partners from other schools, centers, and institutes across campus.

The Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development will be a member of the Dean's senior administrative team and will support the overall research efforts and development of faculty at the School of Social Work. The Associate Dean will manage the Office of Strategic Research Priorities (OSRP) and provide leadership to promote extramurally funded research in the school.

Candidates should have an exceptional record of externally funded research, publications, and teaching, all in relation to career stage. A distinguished professorship (the Berg-Beach Distinguished Professor of Community Social Work) is available for suitable candidates. As a public research university, we embrace the translation of evidence in service to our state, the nation, and in international settings. The proposed effective date for this faculty position is July 1, 2024.

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 applicants whose research examines the intersection of systems and policies that may perpetuate racially, socially, and economically unjust conditions, as well as applicants whose research is focused on groups that have been systematically excluded.

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

Degrees in social work are preferred; post MSW practice experience is highly valued.

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Candidates should electronically upload a curriculum vita, a letter outlining interest and prior experience; and, include within the electronic application three to four professional referees; their institution, email, and phone number (referees will receive a system generated email to upload a referee letter when a finalist pool has been established). Please Note: Referee letters SHOULD NOT be mailed directly to the School of Social Work.

Uploaded cover letters may be addressed to:

Dr. Sheryl Zimmerman, Kenan Distinguished Professor
Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development

325 Pittsboro Street

Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3550

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University's Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to

Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.

The 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.