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College: College of Health and Human Services - 315 College
Dept/School: School of Social Work - 31520
Vacancy Number: 16F-818
Position Number: 6159
Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus
Brief Summary of Work for this Position
The School of Social Work within the College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) at the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW), seeks candidates for a 9-month, tenure-track position for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin August 2027. Upon initial appointment responsibilities include: teaching in the BSW and MSW programs, advising BSW students, research and scholarship, and providing service to the profession, school, college, university, and the community. Currently, the typical teaching position load for research-active faculty is three courses per semester. We are a school that values diversity and interprofessional research, teaching, and service. Candidates from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. We seek colleagues who value finding joy in work, strive to have a healthy work/life harmony, and embrace an engaging collaborative culture.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
* Master of Social Work degree and a PhD in Social Work or a related field from an accredited institution. Persons who are ABD will be considered; the doctorate is required by the start date for appointment as Assistant Professor for the 2027–2028 academic year. If the doctorate is not conferred by the start date, the candidate will be appointed at the rank of Lecturer for one year and must obtain the doctorate within the first academic year of employment to be appointed as an Assistant Professor.
* Three years of post MSW Practice Experience
* Qualified candidates will demonstrate potential for excellent teaching and scholarly productivity.
* Candidates should be able to teach in at least two areas of the BSW and MSW Foundation curriculum.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience
* Persons interested in teaching practice must have at least three years of direct practice experience. Those candidates who qualify for clinical licensure are preferred.
* Candidates who have research, teaching, and/or practice experience with diverse populations are preferred.
* Experience with AI use in educational and professional settings.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit
The School of Social Work (SSW) is dedicated to the development of excellent social workers through in-depth education, professional partnerships, applied research, regional engagement, and community outreach and impact. Our School prepares our students to help individuals, families, and groups discover and build upon their own strengths and external resources to meet the challenges of poverty, discrimination, health and mental health issues, and other difficult life situations. UNCW Social work graduates work in social service, health, and mental health agencies in Southeastern North Carolina, throughout the state, and across the country. The School of Social Work is located in McNeill and Veteran’s Hall, a state-of-the-art facility that includes offices, classrooms, a large lecture hall, computer laboratories, a Student Learning Commons and Success Center, and a state-of-the-art Simulation Learning Center. Using simulation, we strive to create a realistic environment and a powerful learning experience that promotes cognitive, affective, physical, and social development for Social Work students, while incorporating interprofessional collaborative experiences with students across the other degree programs in the College. The SSW offers both the BSW and MSW programs from the strengths perspective, with emphasis on practice labs, small classes, and specially reinforced field instruction. The MSW program offers both clinical and macro concentrations. Specialized coursework includes solution-focused, cognitive-behavioral, and motivational theories, as well as community-engaged and leadership practice. We are proud to offer the following programs: full-time Bachelor’s in Social Work programs on the main campus in Wilmington and HS2SW online, a full-time and advanced standing Master in Social Work program in Wilmington, part-time Master in Social Work program in Wilmington, and four courses towards LCAS credentialing in substance use disorders and addictions.
College/School Information
The College of Health and Human Services was created in July 2010 to provide UNCW with a new mechanism to link and focus its health-related research, professional continuing education, and health knowledge dissemination and application. In the formative stage of development, the CHHS is currently home to three professional schools: School of Health and Applied Human Sciences, School of Nursing, and School of Social Work. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a dynamic College that seeks to be nationally recognized for its inter-professional collaboration, community engagement and impact, and implementation science. The faculty, staff and students of the CHHS are committed to the pursuit of excellence and enhancing health and quality of life across the lifespan for individuals, families and communities in southeastern North Carolina and beyond.
University Information
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking.
A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering.
The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.
EEO Statement
UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.
Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Number of Openings: Multi-Positions
Special Notes to Applicants
Prior to the official appointment to the university, the candidate(s) selected for hire must be able to demonstrate eligibility to teach assigned courses by successfully meeting the credentialing requirements based on official transcripts and other documentation as required.
Please note that a minimum of three professional references are required for all applications.
Position Type: Permanent
Job Posting Date: 10/21/2026
Job Close Date: 11/23/2026
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Curriculum Vita
Cover Letter
Writing Sample
List of 3 Professional References
Optional Documents
Assistant Professor, Social Work
College: College of Health and Human Services - 315 College
Dept/School: School of Social Work - 31520
Vacancy Number: 16F-818
Position Number: 6159
Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus
Brief Summary of Work for this Position
The School of Social Work within the College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) at the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW), seeks candidates for a 9-month, tenure-track position for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin August 2027. Upon initial appointment responsibilities include: teaching in the BSW and MSW programs, advising BSW students, research and scholarship, and providing service to the profession, school, college, university, and the community. Currently, the typical teaching position load for research-active faculty is three courses per semester. We are a school that values diversity and interprofessional research, teaching, and service. Candidates from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. We seek colleagues who value finding joy in work, strive to have a healthy work/life harmony, and embrace an engaging collaborative culture.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
* Master of Social Work degree and a PhD in Social Work or a related field from an accredited institution. Persons who are ABD will be considered; the doctorate is required by the start date for appointment as Assistant Professor for the 2027–2028 academic year. If the doctorate is not conferred by the start date, the candidate will be appointed at the rank of Lecturer for one year and must obtain the doctorate within the first academic year of employment to be appointed as an Assistant Professor.
* Three years of post MSW Practice Experience
* Qualified candidates will demonstrate potential for excellent teaching and scholarly productivity.
* Candidates should be able to teach in at least two areas of the BSW and MSW Foundation curriculum.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience
* Persons interested in teaching practice must have at least three years of direct practice experience. Those candidates who qualify for clinical licensure are preferred.
* Candidates who have research, teaching, and/or practice experience with diverse populations are preferred.
* Experience with AI use in educational and professional settings.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit
The School of Social Work (SSW) is dedicated to the development of excellent social workers through in-depth education, professional partnerships, applied research, regional engagement, and community outreach and impact. Our School prepares our students to help individuals, families, and groups discover and build upon their own strengths and external resources to meet the challenges of poverty, discrimination, health and mental health issues, and other difficult life situations. UNCW Social work graduates work in social service, health, and mental health agencies in Southeastern North Carolina, throughout the state, and across the country. The School of Social Work is located in McNeill and Veteran’s Hall, a state-of-the-art facility that includes offices, classrooms, a large lecture hall, computer laboratories, a Student Learning Commons and Success Center, and a state-of-the-art Simulation Learning Center. Using simulation, we strive to create a realistic environment and a powerful learning experience that promotes cognitive, affective, physical, and social development for Social Work students, while incorporating interprofessional collaborative experiences with students across the other degree programs in the College. The SSW offers both the BSW and MSW programs from the strengths perspective, with emphasis on practice labs, small classes, and specially reinforced field instruction. The MSW program offers both clinical and macro concentrations. Specialized coursework includes solution-focused, cognitive-behavioral, and motivational theories, as well as community-engaged and leadership practice. We are proud to offer the following programs: full-time Bachelor’s in Social Work programs on the main campus in Wilmington and HS2SW online, a full-time and advanced standing Master in Social Work program in Wilmington, part-time Master in Social Work program in Wilmington, and four courses towards LCAS credentialing in substance use disorders and addictions.
College/School Information
The College of Health and Human Services was created in July 2010 to provide UNCW with a new mechanism to link and focus its health-related research, professional continuing education, and health knowledge dissemination and application. In the formative stage of development, the CHHS is currently home to three professional schools: School of Health and Applied Human Sciences, School of Nursing, and School of Social Work. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a dynamic College that seeks to be nationally recognized for its inter-professional collaboration, community engagement and impact, and implementation science. The faculty, staff and students of the CHHS are committed to the pursuit of excellence and enhancing health and quality of life across the lifespan for individuals, families and communities in southeastern North Carolina and beyond.
University Information
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking.
A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering.
The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.
EEO Statement
UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.
Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Number of Openings: Multi-Positions
Special Notes to Applicants
Prior to the official appointment to the university, the candidate(s) selected for hire must be able to demonstrate eligibility to teach assigned courses by successfully meeting the credentialing requirements based on official transcripts and other documentation as required.
Please note that a minimum of three professional references are required for all applications.
Position Type: Permanent
Job Posting Date: 10/21/2026
Job Close Date: 11/23/2026
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Curriculum Vita
Cover Letter
Writing Sample
List of 3 Professional References
Optional Documents
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Which companies sponsor visas for social workers in North Carolina?
Large health systems are the most active sponsors, including UNC Health, Duke Health, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, and WakeMed. County departments of social services and nonprofit behavioral health organizations also hire international social workers, though sponsorship frequency varies by role type and licensure requirements. Clinical positions at hospital systems tend to offer more consistent sponsorship than community-based nonprofit roles.
Which visa types are most common for social work roles in North Carolina?
The H-1B visa is the most common visa for licensed clinical social workers and medical social workers, as these roles typically qualify as specialty occupations requiring a master's degree in social work. Some nonprofit and government-affiliated employers may access H-1B cap-exempt sponsorship. The O-1 visa is rarely applicable. Internationally educated social workers should also confirm that their credentials meet North Carolina Social Work Certification and Licensure Board requirements before applying.
Which cities in North Carolina have the most social work sponsorship jobs?
Charlotte, Raleigh, and Durham account for the largest share of social work sponsorship activity, driven by major health systems and university medical centers in those metro areas. Greensboro and Winston-Salem also have meaningful demand through behavioral health networks and hospital employment. Rural counties across the state often have vacancies but are less likely to offer visa sponsorship due to smaller administrative capacity.
How to find social work visa sponsorship jobs in North Carolina?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international job seekers and filters social work roles in North Carolina by visa sponsorship eligibility, saving you from manually screening hundreds of postings. Because social work sponsorship depends heavily on employer type and licensure requirements, filtering by role and location on Migrate Mate helps you identify health systems and organizations that have an established history of sponsoring international hires in this field.
Are there state-specific requirements that affect visa sponsorship for social workers in North Carolina?
Yes. North Carolina requires licensure through the NC Social Work Certification and Licensure Board, and internationally educated applicants must have their credentials evaluated for equivalency. Employers initiating H-1B sponsorship must also file a Labor Condition Application certifying the offered wage meets Department of Labor prevailing wage standards for the specific role and county. These steps add time to the hiring process, so employers experienced with international hires are generally better positioned to complete sponsorship.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored social work jobs in North Carolina?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.