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Research Assistant Professor [Faculty Positions] Applications are being accepted for one or more research assistant professor non-tenure track faculty positions at the University of Maryland School of Social Work (UM-SSW). Candidates should have an earned doctorate in social work or an appropriate social science discipline, experience in research management or coordination, and understanding of child maltreatment, child welfare, and child and family services related policies and programs. Applicants with the following areas of expertise are strongly encouraged to apply:
These positions are grant funded for research projects in the Ruth H. Young Center for Families and Children (RYC) (http://www.family.umaryland.edu). The mission of the RYC is to promote the safety, permanence and stability, and well-being of children, youth, and families in their communities through education and training; research and evaluation; and best practice community service programs. Research faculty will be expected to conduct research in one or more areas, including: child welfare efficiency and effectiveness, evaluation of child welfare reforms (e.g., alternative response, implementation of comprehensive family assessment protocols, testing of procedures for screening adoptive families); evaluation of court reforms; evaluation of systems of care initiatives across child welfare, education, mental health, and juvenile justice programs; and process and outcome evaluations of evidenced based interventions. In addition to participating in new and ongoing research projects, research-track faculty will receive mentoring and career development support to develop skills for advancing research in their own areas of interest. The UM-SSW is located in downtown Baltimore on a Health and Human Services Professions campus. Consistent with the vision of the campus, the UM-SSW supports excellence in research, provides outstanding graduate and professional education, and demonstrates commitment to the well-being of populations and communities at risk. The School is committed to having a racially and culturally diverse faculty. The School provides an intellectually exciting, collegial, and supportive faculty environment that fosters interdisciplinary research. The search will begin immediately and continue until filled for appointments to begin immediately. Appointments will be made for 12 months, renewable contingent upon performance and the availability of grant funds. Opportunities for teaching, collaboration on scholarly papers, and pursuing funding for new lines of research, are possible. Candidates should submit applications via email including: (1) a cover letter including a summary of research management and statistical analysis experience (including level of understanding about child maltreatment/child welfare policy, programs, research); (2) curriculum vitae; and (3) names, addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references. Applications should be sent to: Diane DePanfilis, PhD The University of Maryland, Baltimore is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. | |