Clinical Assistant Professor - Disability Studies

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Description The School of Social Work at The University of Texas at Austin is seeking applicants for a full-time, non-tenure track clinical faculty position. 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. This position does not come with the offer of, or the possibility of, tenure. Of particular interest are candidates prepared to teach disability studies courses and manage the Disability S tudies Program. Disability Studies (DS) is an interdisciplinary academic field. Scholarship from a vast array of disciplines including history, humanities, social work, gender studies, anthropology, to name a few, contribute to this field. DS focuses on how disability is constructed, viewed, and understood culturally, politically, economically, and socially. People with disabilities are centered and their experiences in the world create the context for discussion. Responsibilities include: The University of Texas at Austin offers unique opportunities for individuals who wish to pursue an academic career in a d ynamic, collegial environment. The School of Social Work,...