Assistant Professor of Social Work

University of Southern Indiana; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Southern Indiana in Evansville, Indiana seeks applications for a 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Social Work. The appointment will begin in Fall 2027 and is housed in the CSWE-accredited Social Work program.

Responsibilities include teaching 12 credit hours per semester (a 4/4 load), advising students, conducting scholarly activity, and providing university and community service.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Social Work or a closely related field.
• Master’s degree in social work from a CSWE accredited program.
• ABD considered at the rank of Instructor if doctoral degree is not conferred by hire date.
• Minimum of two years post-master’s experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach 12 credit hours per semester (4/4 load).
• Advise students within the Social Work program.
• Engage in scholarly activity.
• Provide professional, university and community service.

Education

Doctoral degree in Social Work or a closely related field

Master’s degree in social work from a CSWE accredited program

ABD considered at the rank of Instructor if doctoral degree is not conferred by hire date

Job description

Position Summary

The Department of Social Work at the University of Southern Indiana, a public university in Evansville, Indiana, seeks applications for a 9-month tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level in Social Work. The appointment will begin in Fall 2027.

Duties/Responsibilities

The Assistant Professor will be expected to teach 12 credit hours per semester, which includes undergraduate and/or graduate departmental course offerings in Social Work, in addition to advising students, engaging in scholarly activity, and providing professional, university and community service. The Social Work program is Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited. The teaching load for this position will be 4/4.

Required Knowledge and Skills

Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in Social Work or a closely related field. ABD is considered at the rank of Instructor if doctoral degree is not conferred by hire date. Applicants must hold a master’s degree in social work from a CSWE accredited program and a minimum of two years post masters experience.

EEO Statement

USI is an Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities