Mr James E Langford

Other Faculty, Social Work

Last Updated: April 14, 2021

jimlangford@uta.edu

about me

Teaching Interests

My teaching interests have focused primarily on both micro practice and the introduction of social work. I have been intentional with my choosing both undergraduate and graduate practice courses, SOCW 3309 and 5304, because I believe it forces me to be flexible and creative in my teaching approach. I have students at all levels of maturity and natural abilities, thus requiring that I be ever mindful of the various learning styles represented in my classes. Related to the Intro classes, I believe it allows me to share my passion for the profession, my years of experience in various fields, and my fervent belief that, oftentimes, students need as much encouragement and empowerment as they need information about the field of social work. Maybe even more so. And, yes, there are those moments in which the classroom ceases to be a lecture hall becoming a transformative space evident mostly in their eyes, or their questions, or their notes that convey a satisfaction of having found their 'calling.' What a humbling, rewarding place to be.

Biography

My 35+ years of practicing social work have included juvenile probation, hospice, outpatient mental health, and, hospital social work. Prior to my coming to the University of Texas at Arlington School of Social Work as full-time professor, I was a hospital social worker for over 10 years and a hospice social worker for 2 years. I was both a clinical supervisor and direct practitioner with a Fort Worth outpatient mental health agency (formerly Family Service, Inc.). As noted, my experience as a social work covers a broad range of responsibilities, from management to supervision to direct practice.

Since 1997, I taught at the Tarrant County College, Northeast campus, primarily their Introduction to Social Work and the Social Welfare as a Social Institution course. I also was able to teach in Tarrant County Colleges mental health program, one of their Family Intervention courses. In 2012, I had the opportunity to teach in the Graduate program at UTA Arlington, and in Fall, 2014, became an Assistant Professor in Direct Practice. In my current role with the School of Social Work, I have taught both undergraduate and graduate practice courses.

Education

- 1982 MSSW in Social Work
  University of Louisville
- 1981 MRE in Social Work
  Southrn Baptist Theol Seminary
- 1976 MS in Guidance & Counseling
  Texas A&M Univ Commerce
- 1973 BA in Psychology & Sociology
  Baylor University

Licensure and Certifications

- 1995 Licensed Professional Counselor, State of Texas,
- 1994 Licensed Clinical Social Worker, State of Texas,

Appointments

- Dec 2003 to 2014 Clinical
  Cook Children’s Medical Center
  Duties: To provide social work services to families coping with their child’s nephrology diagnosis. To provide LCSW clinical services for those referred by medical staff. To provide ongoing comprehensive psychosocial assessments for both new onset end stage renal patients and transplant candidates. Assist with resource procurement and crisis intervention in both the outpatient and inpatient nephrology settings.
- Aug 1998 to Aug 2014 Adjunct instructor
  Tarrant County College
  Adjunct instructor for courses in social work and family systems. Assigned to teach SOCW 2361 Introduction to Social Work on an ongoing basis in the Fall & Spring semesters, and am teaching SOCW 2362 Social Welfare as a Social Institution.
- Dec 2001 to Dec 2003 Clinical
  Vitas Healthcare Corporation
  Responsible primarily for home-based patients. Address social and psychological issues related to end-stage illnesses with patients and caregivers. Perform psycho/social assessments and care plans for patient care
- Sept 2000 to Dec 2001 Clinical
  Family Service, Inc.
  Full-time direct services to individuals, couples and families as well as children and adolescents. Clinical supervision of clinical and customer service staff. Field instructor for graduate students. Approved supervisor for LPC, LMSW-ACP, and LMFT interns
- Sept 1995 to Sept 2000 Clinical
  Family Service, Inc.
  Full-time direct services to individuals, couples and families as well as children and adolescents. Clinical supervision of professional staff, customer service staff and graduate interns. Chair of agency diversity task force (1996-1997). United Way speaker for annual campaign. Approved supervisor for LPC, LMSW-ACP, LMFT interns.

Memberships

- Jan 2000 to Present National Association of Social Workers
  Member

Awards and Honors

- Feb 2018 New Horizons Award sponsored by Salvation Army Arlington

Support & Funding

Presentations

- January 2018
  Langford, JamesE, "Culture and Diversity for Teachers", John Little Elementary School, Arlington TX. (January 29, 2018).

Courses

Service to the University

- Mar 2020 to Present Faculty Advisor
  
  Undergraduate Student Leader
  To supervise and advise both the Undergraduate Student and Graduate Student Leaders. To meet on a regular basis with the USL interns as well as with all of the USLs.
- Aug 2019 to Present Committee Member
  
  Aging Specialty Committee
  To attend regular Aging Committee meetings.
- Jan 2016 to Present Faculty Advisor
  
  Yes Plus Student Organization
  As their faculty adviser, I participated in some of their meetings, attending a retreat with the organization, and assisted their involvement in the School of Social Work.
- Aug 2019 to May 2020 Committee Member
  
  BSW Foundation
  To attend and assist with the BSW Foundation matters.
- Aug 2019 to May 2020 Committee Member
  
  Non Tenured Track Faculty Search Committee
  To assist in the planning and execution of the search process.
- June 2018 to Aug 2018 Committee Member
  
  Professional Standards Committee
  Participated on PS Committee during the 2018 summer months as called upon.
- Sept 2017 to May 2018 Committee Member
  
  DSW Adhoc Committee
  Assisted with initial planning for the development of a DSW program.
- Sept 2017 to Dec 2017 Committee Member
  
  NTTF Search Committee
  Assisted with the hiring of NTTF faculty.
- Sept 2017 to Dec 2017 Faculty Mentor
  
  Teaching Assistance
  Assisted new faculty and adjunct with teaching related issues, such as syllabus design, use of blackboard, classroom tips.

Service to the Profession

- Jan 2016 to Present
  Board of Advisors (Arlington, Texas, United States)
  Arlington Salvation Army
  I was elected to this Advisory for the Family Life Center of the Arlington Salvation Army upon my partnering with the agency with service learning courses. Responsibilities include support for the program director and planning of fundraising activities.

Service to the Community

- Mar 2020 to Present
  Volunteer (Fort Worth, TX, United States)
  Broadway Baptist Church
  Assist in the delivery of food from the church's kitchen to the Samaritan House in Fort Worth.
- Jan 2018 to Present
  Guest Speaker (Arlington, Texas, United States)
  Arlington ISD Elementary School
  Co-presented with a UTA SSW faculty member on Cultural Sensitivity in the Classroom

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