job: political social work faculty

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From: Bob Fisher <bfisher at UH.EDU> (by way of Bob Fisher <bfisher at uh.edu>)

We have a positon for an Assistant Professor in our Political Social Work
program. As ad says, applications are open to recent Ph.D.s in social work
or related social science discipline.  For more information about our
innovative PSW program --
which includes course work in empowerment practice, community organizing,
affecting policy, advocacy-based research, and political economy, as well
as two years of field experience
-check out this website: http://www.sw.uh.edu/main/psw1.html.  For more
specific information, contact me directly at the above email address.

FACULTY OPENINGS

The Graduate School of Social Work at the University of Houston is accepting
applications for three full-time tenure track faculty, Assistant Professor
rank, for Fall, 2001. Expertise in political social work, gerontology, and
children and families is especially desirable as is demonstrated research
and grant-writing potential. Members of under represented groups are
especially encouraged to apply.

QUALIFICATIONS: Earned doctorate in Social Work or related discipline; MSW
with two years post-MSW experience required to teach practice courses.
Social scientists from other disciplines are welcome to apply. The ability
to teach in several curriculum areas and a strong commitment to research,
publication and service are required.

The University of Houston main campus is located in the heart of the fourth
largest city in America with one of the largest medical centers within a
mile of campus. Houston is a multi-cultural city with a university populace
reflective of this diversity. The Graduate School of Social Work enrolls
approximately 360 students in its MSW and 30 students in its PhD program.

The MSW curriculum includes concentrations in children and families,
gerontology, political social work, mental health, and health care. The GSSW
is the only school of social work in the nation to offer a political social
work concentration. The GSSW also offers the only gerontology social work
concentration in Texas with an interdisciplinary focus on geriatrics and
gerontology. Our Child Welfare Education Project (CWEP) has grown to be the
second largest in Texas. In addition, the school houses The Office of
Community Projects (OCP), The Social Work Research Center, and the Center
for Organizational Research and Effectiveness (CORE). For more information
about the School, faculty and programs please visit our web site at
www.sw.uh.edu. <http://www.sw.uh.edu>

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the
positions are filled. Send letter of interest outlining research, practice
and teaching experience, curriculum vita, and names of three references to:

Paul R. Raffoul, Ph.D., Chair, Faculty Search Committee
Associate Dean for Administration and Information Technology
Graduate School of Social Work
University of Houston
4800 Calhoun Road
Houston, TX 77204-4492
Tel: 713-743-8085
Fax: 713-743-3267
e-mail: praffoul at uh.edu <mailto:praffoul at uh.edu>

The University of Houston prohibits discrimination on the basis of race,
color, religion, national origin, sex, age disability, veteran status or
sexual orientation except where such distinction is required by law. The
University of Houston is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to
apply.



Paul R. Raffoul, Ph.D., LMSW-ACP
Associate Professor and Associate Dean
for Administration and Information Technology
UH-GSSW
Houston, TX 77204-4492
713-743-8101 (office)
832-428-7261 (cellular)
713-743-8149 (fax)
713-743-8085 (Deans' secretary)
www.sw.uh.edu