Assistant Professor of Social Work

Purdue University; Hammond (IN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Purdue University Northwest invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Social Work in the Behavioral Sciences Department. The position ideally begins August 16, 2027, with responsibilities including teaching, scholarship, and service, plus student mentorship.

Candidates must commit to anti-oppressive social work practice, and will teach across BASW and MSW curricula while collaborating with other programs and departments on curriculum and instruction.

Qualifications

• 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 (ISWDRES).
• ISWDRES recognition is required or preferred.
• Two years post-MSW practice experience and University teaching experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach introductory and advanced practice social work courses across BASW and MSW curriculum.
• Mentor students and participate in student mentorship and events.
• Collaborate with other department programs on curriculum, instruction, and other matters.

Education

Earned Doctoral Degree in Social Work by August 2027

MSW from CSWE-accredited program or ISWDRES recognition

ISWDRES Recognition

Two years post-MSW practice experience and university teaching experience

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Professor of Social Work

City: Hammond and Westville

Job Description:

Job Summary

Assistant Professor of Social Work – Behavioral Sciences Department

Position Description

The Social Work Program inPurdue University Northwest’s Department of Behavioral Sciences invites applications fora tenure-track position, as Assistant Professor. The position isideallyto beginAugust16,2027. Candidates must be able to 1) perform high-quality teaching, scholarship and service;andparticipate in student mentorshipand events; 2) demonstrate commitment to promoting 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) teachintroductory 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 ofpracticeinterests will be considered, individuals with focal teaching/research interests in mental health, de-addiction, and trauma-informed care are especially encouraged to apply.Thispositionisbenefits eligible.

• 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.

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.

College Profile

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.

Employment is contingent upon completion of successful background check.

Purdue University Northwest is an equal opportunity/equal access university.

FLSA Status

Exempt