Social Work Open Rank Faculty

Universities of Wisconsin; Milwaukee (WI); Presencial; USD 79.000 - 97.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

The Department of Social Work at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee is seeking two full-time, tenured or tenure-track, open rank faculty members. The standard teaching load is four courses per year, with an anticipated start date of August 23, 2027.

Compensation starts at a minimum of $88,000 on a 9-month academic basis. Qualified applicants must hold a PhD/Doctorate in social work or a related field (ABD considered if completion is imminent).

Qualificações

• PhD/Doctorate in social work or a related field; ABD considered if completion imminent.
• MSW degree preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to produce significant research.
• Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Ability to collaborate across disciplines and with community partners.

Responsabilidades

• Advance a robust program of research while maintaining teaching and mentorship.
• Provide service to the department, university, profession, and community.
• Teach four courses per year (two per semester).
• Open rank, tenured or tenure-track, 9‑month appointment starting August 23, 2027.

Conhecimentos

Research ability

Teaching ability

Collaboration across disciplines

Formação

PhD in social work or related field

MSW degree (preferred)

Descrição da vaga

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Position Title:

Social Work Open Rank Faculty

Job Category:

Faculty

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Assistant Professor

Job Duties:

The Department of Social Work at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is seeking to fill two full-timetenuredor tenure-track, open rank faculty positions. Dutiesinclude advancing a robust program of research whilemaintaininga strong commitment to teaching and mentorship along with service to the department, university, profession, and community.The standard teaching load is 4 courses per year (2 courses per semester).The anticipated start date for the 9-month annual appointment is August 23rd, 2027.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Department:

The Helen Bader School of Social Welfare is comprised of the Department of Social Work and the Department of Criminal Justice & Criminology. The Department of Criminal Justice & Criminology offers a BS and an MS, as well as jointly offering a PhD in Social Welfare with the Department of Social Work. The Department is known for its commitment to collaborative partnerships with community and governmental organizations in southeast Wisconsin and beyond through research and student engagement.

Compensation:

The target hiring salary is a minimum of $88,000 on a 9-month, academic basis. Final salary offer will be contingent upon rank and skills and abilities demonstrated throughout the selection process.

Required Qualifications:

• Qualified applicants must hold a PhD/Doctoratein social work or a related field. Applicants who are ABD will be considered if completion of the degree is imminent (received on or before the start date of the position).

Preferred Qualifications:

• MSW degree

• Demonstrated ability to produce significant research

• Demonstrated ability to successfully teachundergraduateand graduate courses

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across disciplines and with community partners

In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from the candidates’ application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they may be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.

This is a continuous recruitment withan initialreview date ofOctober 10, 2026.To ensure consideration, applications must besubmittedbyOctober 9, 2026.Application materials received afterOctober 9,2026may notreceive consideration.

Questions about the position should be directed to Tanner Neahous [e-mail]

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Employment Authorization
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UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.