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

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

The Department of Counseling, Rehabilitation, and Human Services is actively expanding their department and developing a master’s in Social Work degree and seeking candidates for four Teaching Assistant/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 curriculum development, CSWE accreditation alignment. We are seeking candidates for leadership roles within the program to assist in the development of a part-time hybrid MSW program along with teaching within similar disciplines.

Upon successful program launching, the faculty responsibilities will transition to a four-four teaching load during the academic year with opportunities for scholarship and service responsibilities, and opportunities for summer teaching for the remainder of the grant.

These positions are non-tenure track, reviewed annually with the intention to renew, contingent on grant funding, through September
2031. At culmination of grant funding and depending on program success, the faculty may be eligible to apply for a tenure track position, with potential for three years applied towards promotion and tenure, through the standard recruitment process.

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

This position is supported by the Centers for Medicare &Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through a subaward as part of a financial assistance award made to the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services.

The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CMS/HHS, orthe U.S. Government.

Minimum/Required

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

Highly Desired/Preferred

• Enrolled in or completed PhD in Social Work or closely related professional 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 related courses

• Articulated interest in leadership roles and skills for successful 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 across campus and in the community

• Assist with the development of CSWE aligned curriculum and program for hybrid instruction.
• Work closely with involved stakeholders to ensure Social Workcurriculum and program meet CSWE standards.
• Engage in clinical practicum and internship site recruitment
• 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 related courses
• 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…