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Assistant Professor of Social Work

Universities of Wisconsin · Superior, WI · $60,000–$68,000 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 16, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

The role may include program coordination and accreditation duties. What experience do you have with CSWE accreditation or self-study work?

What they are checking: Whether they can take on accreditation tasks that keep a social work program in good standing.

Tell us about your practice experience as a social worker and how it shows up in your teaching.

What they are checking: Whether real practice experience backs their teaching of methods and clinical content.

What would your research and scholarship look like while teaching 12 credits a semester?

What they are checking: Whether they have a realistic scholarship plan for a heavy teaching load.

How would you work with colleagues in Human Behavior, Justice, and Diversity to strengthen the Social Work program?

What they are checking: Whether they can collaborate across disciplines in a combined department rather than working alone.

What would you do

A student in your addictions course shares that a family member is struggling with substance use. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they can support a student with care while keeping appropriate classroom boundaries.

How do you prepare students for field placements, especially in rural northern Wisconsin communities?

What they are checking: Whether they understand practice realities in a rural region with limited services and dual relationships.

How do you advise students who are struggling academically but clearly care about becoming social workers?

What they are checking: Whether they can be honest about gatekeeping and standards while still supporting a student.

About the work

Walk us through how you would teach an interviewing and assessment course so students leave able to run a first session.

What they are checking: Whether they can teach micro-practice skills through practice and feedback, not only lecture.

How would you teach trauma-informed care so students apply it in practice, not just recite the principles?

What they are checking: Whether they understand trauma-informed care deeply enough to teach its use with real clients.

How do you teach courses in multiple modalities, like online and in person, without the online students getting a weaker version?

What they are checking: Whether they can deliver practice-skill content well in online formats, which the posting expects.

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The full job description

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Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Position Title: Assistant Professor of Social Work Job Category: Faculty Employment Type: Regular Job Profile: Assistant Professor Job Duties: The Department of Human Behavior, Justice, and Diversity at the University of Wisconsin-Superior invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Social Work. The department is seeking individuals who will provide excellent undergraduate and graduate instruction, incorporate current techniques in teaching and research, contribute to administrative responsibilities and work collaboratively to enhance the Social Work program. Key Job Responsibilities: Department: Human Behavior, Justice, and Diversity Full-Time: 100 % appointment, Faculty, Ongoing-Tenure Track, 9-month, one vacancy Job Responsibilities: • Instruction of 12 credits or the equivalent per semester in the field of social work in any of the curriculum areas: methods of practice and micro-clinical courses (interviewing, assessment, groups, families, etcetera) special topics (Crisis Intervention, Trauma-Informed Care, Addictions) in multiple modalities. • Student advisement. • Administrative tasks may include program coordination and accreditation duties . • Service to the University, including program, departmental and campus committee work. • Engagement in professional and public service. • Engagement in research/scholarly activity and continuing education. 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 an accredited social work program, or an earned doctorate in Social Work from an accredited institution. • A minimum of two years of post-M.S.W. social work practice experience • Experience teaching or learning in an online environment. • Eligible for clinical licensure (LCSW/LICSW) or certification in Wisconsin or Minnesota per the rules and regulations of the social work governing board. Desirable Qualifications: • A doctorate in Social Work from an accredited institution earned by August 25, 2027. • -or- A doctorate in a related discipline and an M.S.W. or M.S.S.W. from an accredited social work program earned by August 25, 2027. • Experience serving as the instructor of record for at least one college- or university-level course. • W ork and /or volunteer history aligned with the mission of the UW-Superior Social Work Program . • Familiarity working with / teaching about rural and BIPOC communities and populations. • Seven or more years of direct field experience in social services with individuals, families, and/or groups. Compensation: Salary range for this position is: $60,000 - $68,000 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 mbritton@uwsuper.edu Application Process: Review of all complete applications will commence at 4:30pm on October 19, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. How to Apply: Please click the “Apply” button to begin the application process or visit https://www.uwsuper.edu/about/employment/ . You will be required to log in or create a Workday account to continue. As part of the application process, you will be required to upload: 1.) Cover Letter 2.) Curriculum Vitae 3.) Unofficial transcripts of all degrees earned 4.) Teaching philosophy (maximum of two pages) that describes your teaching philosophy, how your work and/or volunteer experiences align with the mission of the UW-Superior Social Work Program , and your experience working with and/or teaching about rural and BIPOC communities and populations. 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. Employment is subject to federal laws that require verification of identity and legal right to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act. For UW-Superior campus safety information and crime statistics, review the Annual Security Report or contact the University Police Department Safety at 715-394-8114 for a printed copy. 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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