Open Rank of Psychiatry and Behavorial Sciences

The UNMDepartment of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Master of Social Work (MSW) Program is seeking a self-motivated individual to join our dynamic multi-disciplinary team.  The mission of the MSW Program is to build more just and equitable communities through improving the quality of behavioral health and social services for New Mexico and beyond; promoting best practices and the most current research; listening to and valuing the knowledge of individuals about themselves and their communities; and promoting service provision that is humble, anti-oppressive, and informed.

The MSW Programis seeking a full-time 12-month faculty member to join their team for the Spring 2027 semester. This position is a unique opportunity to teach the inaugural class of the newest graduate program at UNM.  Teaching will include in-person and online (synchronous and asynchronous) graduate courses, including summers.  The preferred candidate will have practice experience relevant to medical social work and interest in bringing this experience into the classroom.

The majority of the faculty’s workload will be teaching classes in the MSW program. The qualified candidate should have interest in developing new processes and materials, including writing lesson plans for courses that have never been taught.  Additionally, faculty will have clinical time.  The setting for this within UNM Health Sciences Center will be determined collaboratively based on the faculty member’s experience and Health Sciences Center needs.

This is a 12-month, benefits eligible position.

The Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences is a multi-division department within the UNM School of Medicine.  We provide excellent, innovative education to residents, medical students, and health professionals; the highest quality mental health care to the citizens of New Mexico; and pursue outstanding multidisciplinary research that helps solve important health problems. Find out more here: https://hsc.unm.edu/medicine/departments/psychiatry/ 

Minimum
Qualifications:

• A doctorate or
  PhD in an area related to social services. Evidence of ability to graduate with
  this degree by December 2026 is also acceptable.
• A Master of
  Social Work (MSW), regardless of doctorate/PhD academic area
• A minimum of
  two (2) years of post-masters experience practicing social work
• A license to
  practice social work (Licensed Masters Social Worker [LMSW] or Licensed
  Clinical Social Worker [LCSW]). An equivalent license from another state is
  also acceptable.
• Evidence of
  potential for effective full-time teaching
• Evidence of
  leadership and ability to contribute to a highly collaborative academic
  environment.
• Willingness to
  work after 5 pm on campus 2-3 evenings/week
•  Must be
  eligible to work in the United States

Preferred
Qualifications:

• A doctorate of
  social work (DSW) or a PhD in social work
• Experience
  teaching social work courses
• Experience with
  Canvas, Zoom, and/or Exxat
• Social work
  practice experience in medical settings, such as hospice, home health,
  dialysis, and/or hospital units and/or experience in public health
• Knowledge on
  topics such as human development, substance use disorders, death & dying,
  professional ethics, social policy, and/or child welfare
• Social work
  practice experience in New Mexico
• A demonstrated
  commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New
  Mexico and to the success of the university's mission to serve local and global
  communities.

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A complete application will include a cover letter addressing each of the minimum and preferred qualifications and describing the applicant’s accomplishments and future goals; a current CV; and the names, addresses and contact information for three professional references. A selection committee will invite the most promising applicants for interviews. For Additional Information Contact: Jennifer Panhorst jpanhorst@salud.unm.edu

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.