Assistant Professor in Social Work (RISE THRIVE)

The successful candidate will advance the educational mission of the College of Letters & Science that values, prioritizes, and actualizes evidence-based and student-centered teaching and (undergraduate student) mentoring. They will contribute to an environment that fosters engagement and a sense of belonging for faculty, staff, students and members of the broader community. As a faculty member, they will conduct research, teach graduate and undergraduate courses, and participate in service.

The Sandra Rosenbaum School of Social Work at the University of Wisconsin-Madison invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position as part of the University of Wisconsin-Madison's RISE-THRIVE (Transforming Healthspan through Research, InnoVation, and Education) initiative. We seek a scholar whose work advances understanding of aging and health across the lifespan, broadly defined. Candidates may focus on any stage of the life course, including adolescence, young adulthood, mid or later life. They should demonstrate a strong research agenda and a commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration that addresses health, development, and thriving at the individual, family, or community level. The successful candidate, as a member of the College of L&S, will proactively contribute to, support, and advance the college's commitment to excellence among all aspects of their teaching, mentoring, research, and service.

In the College of Letters & Science, we provide a liberal arts education that is both broad and deep through excellent, empathic teaching. We hire faculty who are interested in pursuing difficult questions, making new discoveries, and making an impact in their field. We reward excellent teaching and classroom innovation, and we are committed to shared governance. Learn more about the L&S mission on our webpage: https://ls.wisc.edu/about/mission."

The successful candidate will advance the educational mission of the College of Letters & Science that values, prioritizes, and actualizes evidence-based and student-centered teaching and (undergraduate student) mentoring. They will contribute to an environment that fosters engagement and a sense of belonging for faculty, staff, students and members of the broader community. As a faculty member, they will conduct research, teach graduate and undergraduate courses, and participate in service.

College of Letters and Sciences, Sandra Rosenbaum School of Social Work

Negotiable, 9 month (Academic) ongoing

Candidates should demonstrate evidence of creativity and excellence in teaching and scholarly research. In addition, the successful candidate will demonstrate experience fostering or the ability to foster teaching, learning, departmental, and research environment where all can thrive.

* A research agenda focused on healthy aging and the life course, broadly defined, including biological, behavioral, social, economic, or structural determinants of health and well-being.
* Evidence of, or potential for, excellence in research and teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels.
* Commitment to advancing knowledge about health and aging in context, such as aging in place, social and economic inequality, caregiving, intergenerational support, physical and mental health, or community or policy-based approaches to promoting health across the lifespan.
* Alignment with the Sandra Rosenbaum School of Social Work's mission to promote social and economic justice and improve healthy well-being across the life course.

* MSW degree from an accredited school of social work

* Interest in community-engaged research
* Research focused on underserved populations or communities

PhD in Social Work or a related discipline or interdisciplinary field by required start date

"Apply online at "Jobs at UW" (http://jobs.wisc.edu) under job requisition JR10001175 . Applications must be received through UW- Madison's online application system. Applications submitted outside of this system will not be considered. Click the "Apply Now" button to start the application process. Applicants should submit the following 4 items:

1. a letter of application,

2. curriculum vitae,

3. a teaching and mentoring statement,

4. a writing sample of roughly 35 pages.

Applicants who move forward in the process will receive an email requesting the names and contact information for three references; each reference will each receive an electronic link through which they can upload a signed letter of reference. For full consideration, all materials must be received no later than 11:59pm on October 8, 2025. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Please note that applicants will be evaluated based upon submitted application materials and therefore should speak to and include evidence of their qualifications. Application materials must clearly demonstrate the applicant's dedication to excellence in student-centered teaching and mentoring. Additionally, materials should showcase the applicant's ability to purposefully plan their teaching practices, evidenced through goals, action plans, reflection, and related documentation. This portion of the application materials must be created by the applicant and may include supporting letters. It cannot be only in the form of letters and testimony by others.

Contact Information:

Questions or inquiries should be directed to David Barger, School of Social Work, 608-262-3562, david.barger@wisc.edu

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