School of Social Work, Clinical Assistant Professor, Non-Tenure Track

Westfield State University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 83,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university seeks a Clinical Assistant Professor in the School of Social Work. This full-time, non-tenure track position involves teaching in various formats, including innovative pedagogical approaches aligned with social justice missions. Candidates should have an MSW, ample teaching experience, and relevant clinical credentials.

Qualifications

• MSW degree required, CADC, LCSW certifications a must.
• 3-5 years of academic teaching experience is necessary.
• 5 years post-MSW clinical/supervisory practice required.

Responsibilities

• Teach online/hybrid and in-person across degree programs.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Dean.

Skills

Teaching experience

Clinical supervision

Education

MSW degree from accredited CSWE program

PhD or DSW (preferred)

Job description

Job Title:

School of Social Work, Clinical Assistant Professor, Non-Tenure Track

Position Title:

School of Social Work, Clinical Assistant Professor, Non-Tenure Track

Job Category:

University Faculty

Job Type:

Full-Time

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Campus:

Chicago-Water Tower Campus

Location Code:

SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK (02800A)

Department Name:

SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK

Is this split and/or fully grant funded? :

No

Duties and Responsibilities:

Salary:$83,000
Benefits Information: https://www.luc.edu/hr/benefits/

The Loyola University Chicago School of Social Work (SSW) invites applications for 1 non-tenure-track (NTT) position at the rank of clinical assistant professor, expected to begin early August 2025. This position requires in-person work. This is a 1-year appointment.

The Institution and SchoolLoyola University Chicago (LUC) is a Jesuit Catholic University dedicated to the Ignatian heritage of faith, including a profound commitment to the poor, to issues of social responsibility and justice, and to transformative education in the Ignatian tradition of caring for students. The University endeavors to develop the lives of students, faculty, and staff in a spirit of inquiry for the development and application of knowledge for service to others. A commitment to social justice is core to both the School of Social Work (SSW) and University missions. The University strives for and respects healthy work-life balance and family life, including requirements for tenure and promotion.

Celebrating its 100th anniversary of MSW Accreditation in 2021, the SSW offers BSW, MSW, & PhD degrees. The BSW and MSW programs were successfully reaffirmed in 2024. The school launched the nation’s first online, bilingual (Spanish) MSW program in fall 2019 and an online MSW program in 2022. The SSW provides additional opportunities for students to expand their worldview through online classes with international partner universities and a robust reciprocal immersion program focusing on refugees and immigrants in Mexico at the U.S. border. In addition, the SSW will launch a comprehensive behavioral health simulation program in 2025 and has several innovative certificate programs providing students with cutting edge training to prepare them for practice.Faculty and staff are committed to transformative education to serve anti-racist, anti-oppressive aims. Current curricular innovations include a week-long community immersion orientation for incoming MSW students, developing a pedagogy that infuses advocacy for social justice throughout all coursework, making internship education more accessible via augmented simulation with standardized patients, and using traditional and innovative technologies in teaching and learning.

Successful applicants will:

• Teach online/hybrid as well as in-person formats, across degree programs and across curricular domains.
• Having demonstrated teaching experience
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean

Qualifications:

Required qualifications:

• Hold an MSW degree from an accredited Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) program
• Hold a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC)
• Hold a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• At least three to five years of academic teaching experience
• A minimum of five years of full-time post MSW clinical/supervisory practice

Preferred qualifications:

• Hold a PhD or DSW degree from an accredited CSWE program
• Demonstrated a superior record of teaching and clinical training
• At least three years of clinical scholarship including referred publications, presentation at local and/or national conferences.

Physical Demands:

None

Working Conditions:

None

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience:

Required qualifications:

• Hold an MSW degree from an accredited Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) program
• Hold a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC)
• Hold a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• At least three to five years of academic teaching experience
• A minimum of five years of full-time post MSW clinical/supervisory practice

Preferred qualifications

• Hold a PhD or DSW degree from an accredited CSWE program
• Demonstrated a superior record of teaching and clinical training
• At least three years of clinical scholarship including referred publications, presentation at local and/or national conferences.

Open Date:

06/20/2025

Salary Range:

$83,000.00

Additional Salary Information:

This salary range is for a nine-month academic appointment. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on a range of factors including, but not limited to, the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree; training; field or discipline; budget availability; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants should submit three documents: a Curriculum Vitae, a cover letter,and a writing sample. The cover letter should detail the applicants’ qualifications, experiences, and teaching pedagogy as they align with the mission and work of the SSW and LUC. All applications must be submitted using the LUC portal: www.careers.luc.edu. They also should provide the names and email addresses of three individuals prepared to speak to their professional qualifications for this position. Finalists will be required to supply the names and contact information of three individuals prepared to speak to the candidate’s professional qualifications and preparedness for this position. References will not be contacted immediately but may be consulted at subsequent points in the review process.
Candidates should forward any additional questions to:Dr. Rana Hong, Chair of the Search Committee at [e-mail] review of applicants will begin on a rolling basis and continue until July 30 or until the position is filled.

As a Jesuit Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about LUC’s mission, candidates should visit www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, please visit www.luc.edu/transformativeed.

About Loyola University Chicago:

Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes—including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences—Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country’s most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.

Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here.

Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University’s Nondiscrimination Policy.

Quick Link for Posting:

https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/33087

Job Number:

88TBD

Organizational Location:

PROVOST

Desired Start Date:

08/11/2025

Position End Date:

06/30/2026

Open Until Filled:

Yes