Requisition ID: req37177

Working Title:
Open Rank of Psychiatry and Behavorial Sciences

Position Summary:
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/
Campus:
UNM Health Sciences Center

Benefits Eligble:
The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.

Department:
Psychiatry Psych (451A)

Employment Type:
Faculty

Faculty Type:
Clinician Educator
Hiring Department:
School of Medicine

Academic Location:
Psychiatry Psych (451A)
Benefits Eligible:
The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.
For Best Consideration Date:
For best consideration, please apply by 8/6/2026. This position will remain open until filled.MinimumQualifications:

• A doctorate orPhD in an area related to social services. Evidence of ability to graduate withthis degree by December 2026 is also acceptable.
• A Master ofSocial Work (MSW), regardless of doctorate/PhD academic area
• A minimum oftwo (2) years of post-masters experience practicing social work
• A license topractice social work (Licensed Masters Social Worker [LMSW] or LicensedClinical Social Worker [LCSW]). An equivalent license from another state isalso acceptable.
• Evidence ofpotential for effective full-time teaching
• Evidence ofleadership and ability to contribute to a highly collaborative academicenvironment.
• Willingness towork after 5 pm on campus 2-3 evenings/week
• Must beeligible to work in the United States

PreferredQualifications:

• A doctorate ofsocial work (DSW) or a PhD in social work
• Experienceteaching social work courses
• Experience withCanvas, Zoom, and/or Exxat
• Social workpractice experience in medical settings, such as hospice, home health,dialysis, and/or hospital units and/or experience in public health
• Knowledge ontopics such as human development, substance use disorders, death & dying,professional ethics, social policy, and/or child welfare
• Social workpractice experience in New Mexico
• A demonstratedcommitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of NewMexico and to the success of the university's mission to serve local and globalcommunities.