"Assistant Professor - Tenure-Track - COLS | Social Work"

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Position Title: Assistant Professor - Tenure-Track - COLS | Social Work

Job Category: Faculty

Employment Type: Regular

Job Profile: Assistant Professor

Job Duties:

The Department of Social Work in the College of Letters and Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater seeks a tenure-track faculty member in the area of social work beginning August 2026. This is a full-time position with responsibilities for teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in social work, research, and service to the university, community, and profession. Demonstrated excellence in teaching courses across the curriculum in the BSW and MSW programs, both in person and online, is expected. An MSW degree is required. A Ph.D. in Social Work or a related health or social science field is also required. A DSW degree will also be considered.

The candidate will carry a 4/4 teaching load during the academic year and teach online (synchronous and asynchronous) and in-person across the BSW and MSW curricula, which are taught both during the day and in the evenings. The candidate will also be expected to pursue an active research agenda that engages undergraduate and graduate students, results in publications, and contributes to advancing the department, university, the profession, and society. The candidate will also be expected to participate in service activities and embrace the principles of diversity and inclusion as a member of the university community.

Responsibilities:

Full-time teaching responsibilities include teaching social work courses across the BSW and MSW curricula. Research expectations include publications, conference presentations, and other scholarly activities. In addition, faculty members serve as academic and professional advisors to BSW and MSW students and are encouraged to engage students in undergraduate research or other scholarly and creative activities. Service responsibilities include committee service at the department, college, and university levels. Additionally, service to the profession, as relevant to the candidate’s expertise and interest, is expected. Faculty at UW-W may be required to teach in a variety of formats, including in-person, online, and/or in a hybrid format, or courses in the evenings. All students, faculty, and staff are required to ensure their materials are digitally accessible and utilize standard technology platforms supported by UW-Whitewater. Examples include, but are not limited to, Navigate, Canvas, and Microsoft Office applications – including Outlook, which is essential for university email communications and scheduling.

Department Information:

UW-Whitewater has a vibrant generalist BSW program and a rapidly growing advanced generalist MSW program with add-on certificates in gerontology, addictions, and school social work. Both the BSW and MSW programs offer online and in-person degree options. Our baccalaureate social work program, accredited since 1974, is known for strong student-faculty interaction and dynamic students. Our Master of Social Work program, which began in 2018 and has been accredited since then, boasts a purposeful curriculum and caters to working professionals. See more about our programs at: https://www.uww.edu/cls/departments/social-work.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Department: The Department of Social Work

Compensation:

Well-qualified candidates can expect a minimum starting salary of $60,000 commensurate with the candidate's education, related experience, and qualifications. There may be additional opportunities to teach and earn a salary during the summer months.

Required Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. in social work or a related health and social science field is required. A Doctor of Social Work (DSW) will also be considered. A Master of Social Work (MSW) degree is also required. ABD candidates may apply but must have their degree completed by the contract start date in August 2026; if not, they will be hired on a one-year contract with the understanding that their degree will be completed before January 2027 in advance of their first scheduled review.
• A successful candidate should demonstrate commitment to teaching with an emphasis on promoting the success of undergraduate and graduate students, clear evidence of scholarly potential, and commitment to working with inclusive populations and serving as an active member of the university community.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years of post-MSW practice experience.
• Experience in teaching practice or clinical courses.
• Experience in college/university teaching, particularly in online teaching.
• Teaching, research, or practice experience in mental health, substance use, or school social work.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
• Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations, including necessary training and drills.

How to Apply:

Only complete application packages will be considered. This includes online submission of the following documents:

• Cover letter/letter of interest
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Curriculum Vita
• Research statement
• Names and contact information for three professional references (letters of recommendation may be solicited at a later time)
• Copies of unofficial graduate transcripts (Official transcripts will be required if offered the position)