ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

The University of Iowa, School of Social Work seeks dynamic candidates for multiple tenure-track assistant professor positions to join our growing programs, beginning on August 20, 2025. Assistant professors hold 9-month academic year appointments. Candidates should bring a strong research agenda, with demonstrated potential for scholarly contributions and for generating external funding.

The University of Iowa is a member of the Association of American Universities and a Carnegie Foundation designated RU/VH University with an enrollment of 32,000 undergraduate and graduate students. UI is known for its balanced commitment to the arts, sciences, and humanities. It is home to one of the nation's largest academic medical centers and the pioneering Iowa Writers' Workshop. The University is located in the casual yet cosmopolitan environment of Iowa City, widely recognized as one of the country's most livable communities.

The School of Social Work offers BA, MSW, and PhD programs at the main campus in Iowa City, and distance education MSW programs around the state of Iowa (Des Moines, Sioux City and an online program). We are growing our programs at all levels. The School is also home to the National Resource Center for Family Centered Practice and the Iowa Consortium for Substance Use Research and Evaluation. Current areas of faculty scholarship include aging; child, family, neighborhood, and community well-being; mental and behavioral health; and family violence. For more information, please visit: http://clas.uiowa.edu/socialwork/

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will work with faculty and students to implement the mission of the University of Iowa and the School of Social Work through the following:

• Sustain an active program of scholarship as evidenced by peer reviewed publications and conference presentations
• Pursue external funding to support a focused program of research
• Teach and mentor students at the undergraduate and graduate levels
• Provide service in support of the School's and University's mission

To Apply:

Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their materials immediately. The Search Committee will start reviewing the applications on September 1, 2024. Submit applications online at http://jobs.uiowa.edu/faculty. Refer to requisition number #75354. Please do not email or mail paper applications.

A curriculum vitae and letter of application describing your research agenda, teaching philosophy, and social work practice experience must be attached to the online application. In addition, please attach one writing sample representing your scholarly ability, this can also be a link to your sample. We require three letters of professional reference. You will be asked to provide the email address for your referenced in the online process. Your references will be sent a request to upload your reference letter to our system. Letters of reference should address scholarly and teaching potential, and other accomplishments. For inquiries about the position please contact the Search Committee Chair:

Miriam Landsman, PhD

Search Committee Chair and Director

University of Iowa

School of Social Work

308 North Hall, Iowa City, IA 52242

Miriam-landsman@uiowa.edu

319-335-1257

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check and credential/education verification.

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.

• PhD in social work or a closely related discipline at time of appointment.
• Master's degree in Social Work and two years of post-MSW social work practice experience which fulfills CSWE requirements for teaching social work practice courses.

• Evidence of a strong research agenda, including scholarly publications in refereed journals.
• Potential for securing external research funding.
• Potential for teaching across social work educational program levels (BASW, MSW and PhD) in the classroom and on-line.
• Experience promoting an inclusive culture in the workforce and academic environment.

To start the Online Application process for this position, click the "Apply for This Position" button located below the Contact Information.