Posting Information
Posting Information
Department |
SW-School of Social Work - 380100 |
Application Deadline |
07/22/2025 |
Position Type |
Visiting / Part-time Faculty |
Working Title |
Adjunct Assistant Professor |
Appointment Type |
Adjunct Faculty |
Position Number |
20071667 |
Vacancy ID |
F003363 |
Full-time/Part-time |
Part-Time Temporary |
Hours per week |
24 |
FTE |
0.6 |
Position Location |
North Carolina, US |
Hiring Range |
Dependent on experience and qualifications |
Proposed Start Date |
07/30/2025 |
Estimated duration of appointment |
Up to 11 months; may be extended |
Position Information
Be a Tar Heel! |
A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as
one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.
One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.
University employees can choose from a wide range of
professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy
exclusive perks that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events. |
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit |
The mission of the School of Social Work is to advance equity, transform systems, 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. |
Position Summary |
Existing research, as well as audits of child protection agencies dating back decades, suggest that critical incidents (e.g., serious child injuries, near-fatal maltreatment, child death) often occur in the context of one or more of the following : (1) lapsed adherence to required policies and best practices; (2) a failure in information gathering and sharing; and (3) the presence of cognitive biases that distort decision-making. Additionally, when critical incidents occur, case reviews and retrospective analyses do not always contribute to staffing and agency feedback loops to reduce the likelihood of similar incidents in the future.
Under the guidance of Professor Putnam-Hornstein, an Adjunct Assistant Professor will help design, develop, test, implement, and evaluate different data-driven approaches for identifying and reviewing open investigations (and open cases) that may have unrecognized concerns related to child safety. This project will assess the extent to which a unified quality assurance program can be implemented to improve child safety in Allegheny County.
The Adjunct Assistant Professor will work with Dr. Putnam-Hornstein and leadership at Allegheny's Department of Human services to design and implement various quality assurance protocols related to child safety. This will include assuming the following responsibilities:
* Monitoring the share of selected investigations in which child safety concerns are identified and tracking the ultimate outcomes of those cases.
* Developing regional office accountability metrics for documenting how identified safety concerns are being remedied.
* Trialing and revising protocols for the transmission of information concerning child safety concerns to Clinical Managers, the Best Practices Team, and others.
* Adapting the structure of Near-Fatality and Critical Decision meetings to promote cross-agency learnings data gathered through the quality assurance program.
* Documenting protocols for triaging child safety concerns (both internal and external) received through the Directors Action Line. |
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements |
A PhD in public health, social work, psychology, or a related field is required, along with previous professional experience in a public or government agency serving children and families.
This individual must have strong analytical thinking, excellent written and oral communication skills, high attention to detail, and familiarity with federal and state child protection policy. |
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience |
Preferred qualifications include at least 3 years of professional experience in a public/government agency serving children and families as well as knowledge of child protection and/or child welfare systems. |
Special Physical/Mental Requirements |
|
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities |
Not Applicable. |
Special Instructions |
Please upload a CV. |
Quick Link |
https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/304150 |
Contact Information
Department Contact Name and Title |
Tamsen Foote, Director of Human Resources |
Department Contact Telephone or Email |
tamsen@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. |
|