Assistant Professor of Social Work

anti-oppressive social work practice in their role as faculty member; 3) collaborate with other department programs on curriculum, instruction, and other matters; and 4) teach introductory and advanced practice social work courses across BASW and MSW curriculum; 5) teach 4 courses each semester (tenure-track assistant professors normally have a reduced teaching load of 3 courses through penultimate year). While all areas of practice interests will be considered, individuals with focal teaching/research interests in mental health, de-addiction, and trauma-informed care are especially encouraged to apply. This position is benefits eligible. Position Requirements for Assistant Professor · Earned Doctoral Degree in Social Work or a closely related discipline by August 2027 · MSW from a CSWE-accredited program, or recognition of credentials by the International Social Work Degree Recognition and Evaluation Service (ISWDRES) Two years post-MSW practice experience and University teaching experience, preferred University Profile Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is a student-centered university that transforms lives through innovative education, impactful research and community engagement. Located in Northwest Indiana in the greater Chicago area and near the Indiana Dunes National Park, PNW serves approximately 9,000 students, including 6,000 core students, in a wide range of academic programs at the baccalaureate, master’s and applied doctoral levels. Purdue Northwest employs more than 1,000 faculty and staff members for operations at its main campus in Hammond, IN, and its branch campus in Westville, IN. PNW’s values reflect the university’s commitment to respect, innovation, a student-centric university, and excellence. PNW is consistently ranked among the best public regional universities in U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Colleges report and is recognized as a First Scholars institution as well an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University. With its vision to cultivate leaders, inspire excellence, and impact our world, PNW advances the socioeconomic mobility of its students and positively impacts regional development. College Profile The College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences serves over 1,400 undergraduate students and 170 graduate students across a wide range of programs. In addition to the Behavioral Sciences Department, other administrative units within the college include: Communication and Creative Arts English and World Languages History, Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Psychology School of Education & Counseling The College also houses the Community Counseling Center that provides quality affordable mental health and the Institute for Social and Policy Research, which uses social science and policy analysis methods to find solutions to educational, social, and health‐related challenges facing the citizens of Northwest Indiana and the Chicago metropolitan region. How to Apply To apply, submit a cover letter, CV, contact information for three references, teaching evaluation reports, and up to two publications or writing samples. In the cover letter, please include your teaching philosophy and a statement of your commitment to anti oppressive social work practice with examples of how you have fostered them. Screening of applications will begin immediately. Applications must be received by October 22, 2026 to receive full consideration. For questions about this position, please contact Dr. Shreya Bhandari, Search Committee Chair, at bhanda15@pnw.edu. Employment is contingent upon completion of successful background check. Purdue University Northwest is an equal opportunity/equal access university. FLSA Status Exempt