Teaching Assistant Professor of Social Work

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Position Title:

Teaching Assistant Professor of Social Work

Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Teaching Assistant Professor

Job Duties:

The University of Wisconsin-Superior has an established Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program and is launching a new Master of Social Work (MSW) program to start enrolling students in fall 2027.

UW-Superior seeks a Teaching Assistant Professor to oversee the BSW and MSW Practicum Programs. The position requires professional knowledge, administrative and management skills, practicum policy expertise, accreditation experience, and cultural sensitivity. Additionally, a strong collaborative work ethic, commitment to excellence in social work education and community partnership are required. The person will assist the BSW and MSW program directors with administration of the curricula and professional accreditation requirements.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• May supervise student employees involved in development or delivery of instruction

• Contributes to the strategic development of curriculum and academic content through various mediums to ensure the integrity of the educational mission of the work unit

• Facilitates classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction, including assessment of student performance

• Contributes to the development of teaching and learning scholarly work including publications and presentations

• Collaborates with department faculty and staff to develop teaching strategies relevant to the discipline

• Develops and designs curriculum and instructional material relevant to a course of instruction

• Advises students on academic and career direction within a specific field of study

Department: Human Behavior, Justice, and Diversity

Full-Time 100%, Instructional Academic Staff, 9-month ongoing appointment, one vacancy

Job Responsibilities:

Direct Practicum Program (BSW and MSW)

• Ensure the Practicum Education program remains in compliance with Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) standards.
• Develop and maintain practicum sites and affiliation agreements.
• Recruit, train, and mentor qualified practicum supervisors.
• Oversee and provide support to practicum liaisons, helping to resolve student issues.
• Maintain students’ practicum education records for licensure.
• Develop, update, and distribute the MSW Practicum Manual.
• Contribute to initial CSWE accreditation and subsequent reaccreditation efforts.
• Develop and continually review practicum courses.

Curriculum and Program Development

• Assist with the development of curriculum for both online and in-person teaching and learning to maintain relevance and rigor.
• Collaborate with faculty to integrate innovative teaching strategies, including academic service-learning, into the curriculum.
• Support the program adherence to CSWE accreditation standards.

Student Success and Support

• Teach one three-credit course per academic year.
• Provide academic advising to students enrolled in the MSW program.
• Support strategies to enhance student recruitment, retention, and graduation rates.

Scholarship

• Contribute to the development of teaching and learning scholarly work consistent with social work program guidelines.

Accreditation and Compliance

• Ensure that the program maintains accreditation by meeting or exceeding the standards set by accrediting bodies such as the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
• Represent the social work program in the community, including partnerships with educational partners, health and human service organizations, advisory boards, and professional associations.
• Participate in minimum level of department and university service.

Other Duties:

• Complete required trainings and professional development as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• An earned M.S.W. or M.S.S.W. from a CSWE-accredited social work program and a minimum of two years of post-master’s social work practice experience
• Higher education teaching experience
• Experience teaching or learning in an online environment
• Licensed at the graduate level in Wisconsin or Minnesota by start date

The University of Wisconsin-Superior does not offer H-1B or other work authorization immigration sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be independently, legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain their work authorization without the support or help of UW-Superior throughout employment. UW-Superior is not an E-Verify employer; therefore, it cannot employ individuals on the STEM OPT extension. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources.

Desirable Qualifications:

• At least two years of practicum instruction and/or practicum supervision
• Experience engaging with community partnerships and program development
• An earned doctorate in Social Work; or a doctorate in a related discipline and an earned M.S.W. or M.S.S.W. from a CSWE-accredited social work program with a minimum of two years post master’s social work practice experience
• Hold or be eligible for clinical licensure (LCSW/LICSW) in Wisconsin or Minnesota.
• A well-established history of direct practice, trauma-informed care and science and practice of mindfulness and well-being
• Clinical practice experience
• Demonstrated flexibility to teach in multiple curriculum areas and levels of engagement, clinical assessment, intervention, and evaluation with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities

Compensation: Salary range for this position is: $60,000 - $65,000 annually. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including sick time, paid legal holidays, paid parental leave, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. For a summary of benefits, please see: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/fasl.pdf.

University of Wisconsin-Superior is a gold-level certified employer recognized by Family Friendly Workplaces.

Starting Date:   August 25, 2027

Contact Information:

For additional information about UW-Superior, visit www.uwsuper.edu;

For additional information about this position, contact McKenzie Britton at [email protected].

Application Process:

Review of all complete applications will commence at 4:30pm on October 16, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

How to Apply:

Click the “Apply” button to begin the application process or visit https://www.uwsuper.edu/about/employment/. You will be prompted to log in or create a Workday account to continue.

Important: The application includes only one attachment field. Please upload all required documents in that single field—either as one combined file or as multiple files attached in the same upload area.

Applications will not be considered complete unless all required materials are submitted.

1.) Cover Letter

2.) Curriculum Vitae

3.) Unofficial transcripts of all degrees earned

4.) Statement describing your philosophy for directing practicum experiences for social work students (maximum two pages single-spaced)

Due to system limitations, applicants may upload no more than five (5) attachments. Please combine documents where appropriate.

UW-Superior, A Superior Place:

The University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identities of ‘final candidates’ must be revealed upon request. According to the Attorney General, ‘final candidates’ under Wisconsin law means the five candidates who are considered most qualified for the position. See Wis. Stat. Sec. 19.36(7)(a).

Employment will require a criminal background check, and if you have prior work history within the last seven years with Universities of Wisconsin or State of Wisconsin agencies, a personnel file review check for employee misconduct. It will also require your references to answer questions regarding employee misconduct, sexual violence and sexual harassment. The University reserves the right to check references with notice given to the candidates at the appropriate time in the process.

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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.