Assistant Professor of Social Work

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* Position Title:

** Assistant Professor of Social Work##
** Job Category:
** Faculty##
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* Employment Type:

** Regular##
** Job Profile:
** Assistant Professor##
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* Job Duties:

** The Department invites applications for a Master of Social Work (MSW) faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, with a start date of January 2027. This is a 9-month, full-time, position with an additional contract to teach an online summer course.

Responsibilities include collaboratively building and maintaining the School Social Work Pathway within the MSW program in accordance with Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI)  addition to time dedicated to these responsibilities, the faculty member will teach in the MSW Program and engage in scholarship and service activities. The successful candidate will have a strong record of teaching, an active research/scholarship agenda, and a demonstrated commitment to service.

The successful candidate will have experience with educating future school social workers and DPI requirements associated with school social work.

The position is based on the Stevens Point main campus, with some opportunities for remote work. Teaching assignments in the MSW program will involve online and virtual courses, but there is a possibility of in-person teaching assignments at the Stevens Point campus as well.  Full position description is available upon request.
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** Department:
** The UWSP Department of Sociology and Social Work has 13 full-time teaching faculty and staff (6 in Sociology and 7 in Social Work), approximately 240 undergraduate social work majors and approximately 120 undergraduate sociology majors in both face-to-face and online program options. The Department’s fully online Master of Social Work Program enrolled its first cohort of students for the fall 2025 semester.

The Department additionally houses robust minors in Criminal Justice and Substance Use and Addiction Studies as well as certificate programs in Child Advocacy Studies and Equity/Social Justice. With a commitment to social justice and applied learning, the Department values quality teaching/learning experiences, and emphasizes undergraduate research, community-based practicums, and service to the region. For more information about the Department visit  and about the MSW Program visit .##

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* Required Qualifications:

*** MSW/MSSW from a CSWE-accredited program
* Previous or current licensure as a school social worker
* Understanding of state policies and requirements pertaining to school social work
* At least two years of post-master’s school social work practice experience
* Formal teaching experience (i.e. higher education, professional presentations/workshops, k-12 education)
* Strong organizational and interpersonal skills##
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* Preferred Qualifications:

*** Ph.D. in social work or related field or DSW
* Current licensure as a school social worker
* Experience teaching in a BSW or MSW program
* Understanding of Wisconsin DPI licensing requirements pertaining to school social work
* Knowledge of the CSWE accreditation processes
* Experience providing practicum supervision for school social work students
* Online or virtual teaching experience##
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* Education:

** MSW/MSSW from a CSWE-accredited program is required;
Ph.D. in social work or related field or DSW is preferred##
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* How to Apply:

** TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION:
Applications received by 2/1/2026 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration.

Files must be complete to be considered. Submission in PDF format is preferred for all attachments. Please include the following documents:

- Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience
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