Assistant Professor of Human Services

Title: Assistant Professor of Human Services

Employee Classification: Asst Professor

Campus: University of North Texas - Dallas

Division: DAL-Academic Aff & Stdnt Success

SubDivision-Department: DAL-School of Human Services

Department: DAL-Counseling & Human Services-518100

Job Location: Dallas

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

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Department Summary

The School of Human Services at UNT Dallas offers two undergraduate degree programs. The Bachelor’s degree in Human Services Management, and Leadership Statement(HSML) and a Bachelor ’s degree in Child Development and Family Studies (CDFS) prepare students for work in the social service sector. We offer both professional and academic certificates.

Position Overview

This position is a tenure-track, 9-month term appointment which will be responsible for teaching four courses per semester and helping build and develop the Human Services Management and Leadership program. The successful candidate will be expected to engage in scholarly research and participate in service activities such as curriculum development, student recruiting, program assessment, program accreditation, student advisement, and committee leadership. The School of Human Services is particularly interested in candidates with significant teaching or practice experience in alternative dispute resolution/mediation, arbitration, negotiation, cross-cultural conflict resolution, marriage and family mediation or restorative justice.

Responsibilities Include:

• Teaching four undergraduate courses per semester.
• Engaging students in learning inside and outside the classroom including service learning or experiential learning, practicum, and active research.
• Coordinating opportunities for students with community partners.
• Advising HSML majors on their degree plans.
• Participating in activities such as student recruitment, program assessment, program development.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in Human Services, Social Work, Counselor Education, Rehabilitation Counseling, or closely related field from a university accredited by SACS or equivalent accrediting body.
• Two years of experience as a human services professional with diverse populations. Established research agenda or record of scholarly publications.
• Demonstrated experience teaching human services or courses in mediation.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Skill in managing one’s own time and the time of others.
• Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines.
• Ability to set priorities and complete assignments on time.
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines.
• Ability to analyze and prepare documents, rep