Teaching Assistant/Associate Professor – Master's in Social Work

University of Wisconsin-Stout; Menomonie (WI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UW-Stout's Department of Counseling, Rehabilitation and Human Services seeks four Teaching Assistant/Associate Professor positions to develop a Master’s in Social Work program. These grant-funded, full-time, 9-month roles may begin January 2027, with a focus on curriculum development and CSWE alignment, and potential leadership within the program.

The positions are non-tenure track and may renew; after launch, duties may shift to a four-four teaching load with opportunities for summer teaching

Qualifications

• Master’s in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Licensed or license eligible as a social worker in Wisconsin.
• Two years' experience in social work with macro-scale interventions.
• Ability to teach in-person and online.
• Demonstrated knowledge of CSWE accreditation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist with CSWE-aligned curriculum development for hybrid instruction.
• Work with stakeholders to ensure CSWE standards are met.
• Engage in clinical practicum and internship site recruitment.
• Engage in student recruitment.
• Possible leadership responsibilities within the program.
• Teach on campus and online Social Work courses.
• Provide on-campus and remote supervision.
• Support program assessment and accreditation activities.

Skills

Curriculum development

CSWE accreditation

Online teaching

Leadership

Collaboration

Student advisement

Education

MSW from CSWE-accredited program

Licensed or license eligible in Wisconsin

Job description

Position Title:Teaching Assistant/Associate Professor –Master's in Social Work

Job Category:Academic Staff

Employment Type:Terminal (Fixed Term)

Job Profile:Teaching Assistant Professor

Job Duties

The Department of Counseling, Rehabilitation, and Human Services isactively expanding their department and developing a master’s inSocial Work degree and seeking candidates for four TeachingAssistant/Associate Professor positions. These grant-funded,full-time, 9-month academic year positions, with opportunity forsummer work/teaching may begin as soon as January 2027. Faculty inthese positions will initially give primary focus on curriculumdevelopment, CSWE accreditation alignment. We are seekingcandidates for leadership roles within the program to assist in thedevelopment of a part-time hybrid MSW program along with teachingwithin similar disciplines. Upon successful program launching, thefaculty responsibilities will transition to a four-four teachingload during the academic year with opportunities for scholarshipand service responsibilities, and opportunities for summer teachingfor the remainder of the grant.

These positions are non-tenure track, reviewed annually with theintention to renew, contingent on grant funding, through September2031. At culmination of grant funding and depending on programsuccess, the faculty may be eligible to apply for a tenure trackposition, with potential for three years applied towards promotionand tenure, through the standard recruitment process.

A successful candidate will be passionate about program andcurriculum development, committed to promoting the development ofan equitable and inclusive learning environment, and familiar withCSWE accreditation processes. The Department supports a variety ofcontemporary teaching modalities including in-person, blended, anddistance learning environments.

This position is supported by the Centers for Medicare &Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and HumanServices (HHS) through a subaward as part of a financial assistanceaward made to the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services.The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarilyrepresent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CMS/HHS, orthe U.S. Government.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum/Required

• Master’s in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program
• Licensed or license eligible as a social worker in the state ofWisconsin

Highly Desired/Preferred

• Enrolled in or completed PhD in Social Work or closely relatedprofessional degree

• Two years' experience working in the social work professionwith emphasis on macro-scale interventions

• Ability to successfully teach in-person and online

• Demonstrate ability to teach Social Work or closely relatedcourses

• Articulated interest in leadership roles and skills forsuccessful leadership within the program (i.e. Program Director,Field Director)

• Familiarity with curriculum development

• Demonstrated knowledge of or experience with of the CSWEaccreditation requirements and process

• Demonstrated collaboration and partnership development acrosscampus and in the community

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with the development of CSWE aligned curriculum andprogram for hybrid instruction.
• Work closely with involved stakeholders to ensure Social Workcurriculum and program meet CSWE standards.
• Engage in clinical practicum and internship siterecruitment
• Engage in student recruitment
• Possible leadership responsibilities within the program (i.e.Program Director or Field Director)
• Teach on campus and online Social Work or closely relatedcourses
• Provide on-campus and remote clinical supervision.
• Uphold an environment that supports a culture of respect,civility, and collegiality.
• Actively participate in professional social work organizationssuch as NASW, APHA, etc.
• Provide student academic advisement and conduct assessment ofstudent learning. This includes contributing to academic programassessment, accreditation, and continuous improvement processes, incollaboration with faculty and staff.

DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

The Department of Counseling, Rehabilitation and Human Services ischaracterized by committed student-centered professionals who valueteaching in a collaborative and participatory work environment. TheDepartment is committed to creating an inclusive campus community.Candidates who have experience working collaboratively with diverseindividuals and/or groups and who can contribute to fostering aninclusive environment are encouraged to identify their experiencein these areas. Graduates of the program are well-prepared to servein a variety of diverse settings including public policy programs,mental health care agencies, schools and educational environments,non-profit organizations, Independent Living Centers,community-based agencies, hospital settings, and more. Programfaculty also actively engage in collaborative scholarly work withcampus, national, and international stakeholders.

INSTITUTIONAL OVERVIEW

Key Job Responsibilities

• Advises students on academic and career direction within aspecific field of study
• Develops and designs curriculum and instructional materialrelevant to a course of instruction
• Facilitates classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction,including assessment of student performance
• Collaborates with department faculty and staff to developteaching strategies relevant to the discipline
• May supervise student employees involved in development ordelivery of instruction
• Contributes to the development of teaching and learningscholarly work including publications and presentations
• Contributes to the strategic development of curriculum andacademic content through various mediums to ensure the integrity ofthe educational mission of the work unit

• Employee Benefits: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/
• To calculate the estimated value of your total compensation,use the Health& Retirement Contributions Estimator | Employee Benefits(wisconsin.edu)

For questions regarding this position or recruitment, please contact:

Search Chair: Andy Felton

Email: [e-mail]

If you need assistance with the online application process or ifyou submitted your application prior to uploading all of therequired application materials, please contact:

Search Coordinator: Alicia LaBonte

Email: [e-mail]

It is the policy of UW-Stout Polytechnic to provide reasonableaccommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If youneed assistance, or accommodation in applying because of adisability, please contact us using the information below. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need tomake reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual'sdisability.

The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefitspackage including participation in the Wisconsin State retirementplan, demonstrating our commitment to the diverse needs of ouremployees.

Employment is contingent upon the final candidate’s completing acriminal background check and being cleared to work by the HumanResources Office. Employment is also contingent upon the final candidate passing reference checks and an essential job function test, as applicable. The reference check process includes asking the final candidates’ professional references questions regarding employee misconduct, sexual violence, and sexual harassment.Reference checks must be conducted at a minimum with threeprofessional references, at least one of which must be a priorsupervisor.

Final candidates with previous employment within the Universitiesof Wisconsin and State of WI agencies will be subject to additionalreference checks.

In response to a public records request, the Universities ofWisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who requestconfidentiality in their online application, except that theidentity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wis.Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

UW-Stout Polytechnic is committed to providing safety and security of all members of our community in accordance with the Clery Act. For campus safety information and crime statistics visit: https://www.uwstout.edu/life-stout/police-and-parking/clery-information

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout 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 byapplicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We arecommitted to building a workforce that represents a variety ofbackgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualifiedindividuals to apply.