Lecturer Health and Behavioral Health Policy at The University of Texas at Austin

The University of Texas School of Social Work (UTSW) invites applications for professional track faculty position (Lecturer) with a focus on health and behavioral health policy and macrosocial work. This position comes with a nine-month appointment for one year after which time and concurrent with favorable evaluations it may be renewed with two year rolling appointments. We seek candidates whose teaching advances understanding of health and behavioral health systems service delivery and policy innovations that improve outcomes for individuals families and communities.Areas of interest include (but are not limited to):Mental health and substance use policyBehavioral health workforce developmentHealth delivery and access to behavioral health careIntegration of behavioral health within primary care and public health systemsFinancing and regulation of behavioral health servicesPolicy analysis and evaluation methods Responsibilities:Teach six courses (three each semester) in bachelors and/or masters degree programs and certification programs in behavioral health policy social policy or related areasRobust service to the School and University as well as to the city state nation and the social work professionMentor students in professional developmentEngage with UTSWs partners in collaborative interdisciplinary initiatives across the university (e.g. with Dell Medical School LBJ School of Public Affairs Population Health)Contribute to service and leadership within the School University and profession including (but not limited to) committee service and serving as course lead A Master of Social Work (MSW) or equivalent degree is required a doctorate in social work (PhD or DSW) is preferredEvidence of (or strong potential for) a strong record of teaching and serviceCommitment to teaching excellence and mentorship of heterogeneous student populationsDemonstrated ability (or potential) to collaborate in interdisciplinary teaching and service Key Skills Corporate Accounting,ERP Sales,General Services,Healthcare,Elevator Maintenance,Accident Investigation Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1