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Adjunct Professor

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
United States, North Carolina, Chapel Hill
104 Airport Dr (Show on map)
Jan 29, 2026
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Department SW-School of Social Work - 380100
Application Deadline 02/12/2026
Position Type Visiting / Part-time Faculty
Working Title Adjunct Professor
Appointment Type Adjunct Faculty
Position Number 80762482
Vacancy ID F003506
Full-time/Part-time Part-Time Temporary
Hours per week 8
FTE 0.2
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
Proposed Start Date 02/16/2026
Estimated duration of appointment Semester
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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The mission of the School of Social Work is to advance equity, transform systems, and 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. The School works to become the leading school of social work for impact - generating knowledge with powerful and positive consequences.

The School of Social Work offers M.S.W. and Ph.D. degrees. Dual degrees are offered in Law, Public Health, Public Administration, and Divinity (with Duke University). The faculty members of the School of Social Work have strong collaborative relationships with many campus units such as the Schools of Medicine, Public Health, Nursing, Law, Government, Education, and the Department of City and Regional Planning as well as University Centers and Institutes such as the Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research, the Carolina Population Center, the Center for Developmental Sciences, Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute, and the Institute on Aging. We also maintain dynamic relationships with community agencies, state and federal government, and research groups in the Research Triangle Park and across the U.S. To learn more about the School of Social Work, please visit our website at https://ssw.unc.edu/.
Position Summary
The School of Social Work at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a temporary Adjunct Professor to support the Office of Student and Academic Affairs. This adjunct faculty position is fixed-term and part-time at .20 FTE, and will report to the Associate Dean of MSW Education. This role is intended to enhance student engagement, support MSW Education, and assist in the planning and execution of student initiatives. The Adjunct Professor will provide targeted leadership, planning, and coordination to strengthen academic success, student support, and program quality. The position will focus on high-priority projects that support the academic mission of the School and complement the ongoing operational work of the Office of Student and Academic Affairs.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
M.S.W. in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program or graduate degree in a related discipline
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Significant professional experience related to social work education, student affairs, advising, and academic program administration. Experience with UNC Chapel Hill School of Social Work and its software and systems (SSWiS, ConnectCarolina, Canvas). Experience with teaching and supporting MSW students is strongly preferred.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Special Instructions
Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/312630
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Department Contact Name and Title Heather James, Human Resources Specialist
Department Contact Telephone or Email hljames@ad.unc.edu
Academic Personnel Office Contact Information
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University's Academic Personnel Office at facultyrecruitment@unc.edu.

Please note: The Academic Personnel 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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