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Position Title:
Assistant Professor - Social Work
Job Category:
Faculty
Employment Type:
Regular
Job Profile:
Assistant Professor
Job Duties:
POSITION SUMMARY:
This full-time, tenure track faculty position in the Social Work Program at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls is at the rank of Assistant Professor. The teaching load is 12 credits per semester. As this is a small program, the ability to teach a variety of courses across the social work curriculum is expected. Compensation is based upon qualifications, including both education and experience.
Key Job Responsibilities:
Teach a variety of courses across the BSW curriculum suited to experience and expertise.
Supervise field placements as Faculty Liaison including facilitating/teaching weekly SOWK 472 Field Instruction sessions.
Advise students and mentor undergraduate research and creative activities.
Engage in research, scholarly, or creative activity that supports University programs.
Actively participate in committee work, as well as curriculum, professional development, and service to external stakeholders.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Required Qualifications:
An MSW from a CSWE-accredited program is required.
A doctorate or ABD with degree in hand on date of appointment is required.
At least 2 years post MSW full time experience in professional social work practice is required.
Eligibility for Social Work licensure at a graduate level is required.
Demonstrated teaching experience in higher education is required.
Flexibility to teach all courses in BSW curriculum is required.
Demonstrated awareness of and sensitivity to diverse populations and ability to contribute to the Department and the University’s commitments to inclusivity, equity, and social justice is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
A PhD/DSW in social work is strongly preferred.
Post MSW practice experience with policy, communities, and organizations or other macro settings preferred.
Demonstrated ability teaching BSW students with a variety of learner focused methodologies, reflecting high impact teaching practice is preferred.
Utilization of technology that enhances teaching and learning is preferred.
How to Apply:
Applicants are required to apply online at Career Opportunities. UWRF will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications.
Applicants are required to provide:
1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Unofficial Transcripts
3. Letter of interest specifying qualifications and experience (cover letter)
4. Names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of at least three references who can specifically comment upon your teaching ability, experience and professional preparation (references)
5. A three-part statement, not to exceed 3 pages, covering the following 3 topics:
Your primary and secondary teaching interests, experience in classroom, and any evidence of successful teaching at the college level
Your social work experience
Your applied research and scholarly activity agenda
Inquiries should be addressed to:
Courtney Wells
Associate Professor and Search Chair
[email protected]
Deadline to Apply: Initial review of applications will begin upon receipt. For full consideration, applicants should submit all required materials on or before April 5, 2026.
Employees receive excellent benefits including exceptionally low-cost comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits; employer match of Wisconsin Retirement System contributions of 7.20%; an attractive amount of paid leave per year in addition to paid sick leave. To learn more about our benefits, go to
https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/quickguidefasl.pdf
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources at 715-425-4941.
Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
The Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the final candidates may be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
Title IX Notice
As required by Title IX and federal regulations, UW-River Falls does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education programs or activities, including in admission and employment. Questions about the application of Title IX may be referred to UWRF’s Title IX Coordinator at [email protected]; the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights; or both. For more information, please see students.uwrf.edu/titleix.
Criminal Background Check and Reference Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you, your most recent employer, and all previous Universities of Wisconsin institutions and State of Wisconsin agency employers from the past seven (7) years to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment per Universities of Wisconsin Administrative Policy 1275.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
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Reasonable Accommodations
UW-River Falls provides reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or an accommodation in applying because of a disability, contact [email protected] or 715-425-3518.
Academic Freedom & Freedom of Expression
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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.
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