Social Work Open Rank Faculty
Job Location:
Milwaukee, WI - USA
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Job Summary
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.
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 $88000 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
How to Apply:
Applicantsare required toapply onlinevia Workday
A completed application will include 1) a letter of interest 2) curriculum vitae 3) a professional writing sample and 4) contact information for three professional references.
Note: Applicants must complete all required fields and attachallrequired documents prior tosubmittingthe online application to ensure full consideration.Additionaldocumentssubmittedaside fromthese required materialswill not be considered.
In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable toascertainfrom 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 materials received afterOctober 92026may notreceive consideration.
Questions about the position should be directed to Tanner Neahous
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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.
