Social Work Open Rank Faculty

Social Work Open Rank Faculty

Milwaukee, WI

Full Time

JR10014758

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Position Title:

Social Work Open Rank Faculty

Job Category:

Faculty

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Assistant Professor

Job Duties:

The Department of Social Work at the University of
Wisconsin-Milwaukee is seeking to fill two full-time tenured or
tenure-track, open rank faculty positions. Duties include advancing
a robust program of research while maintaining a strong commitment
to teaching and mentorship along with service to the department,
university, profession, and community. The standard teaching load
is 4 courses per year (2 courses per semester). The anticipated
start date for the 9-month annual appointment is August 23rd,
2027.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Department:

The Helen Bader School of Social Welfare is comprised of the
Department of Social Work and the Department of Criminal Justice
& Criminology. The Department of Criminal Justice &
Criminology offers a BS and an MS, as well as jointly offering a
PhD in Social Welfare with the Department of Social Work. The
Department is known for its commitment to collaborative
partnerships with community and governmental organizations in
southeast Wisconsin and beyond through research and student
engagement.

Compensation:

The target hiring salary is a minimum of $88,000 on a 9-month,
academic basis. Final salary offer will be contingent upon rank and
skills and abilities demonstrated throughout the selection
process.

Required Qualifications:

• Qualified applicants must hold a PhD/Doctorate in social work

or a related field. Applicants who are ABD will be considered if
completion of the degree is imminent (received on or before the
start date of the position).

Preferred Qualifications:

• MSW degree
• Demonstrated ability to produce significant research
• Demonstrated ability to successfully teach undergraduate and

graduate courses

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across disciplines and with

community partners

How to Apply:

Applicants are required to apply online via Workday

A completed application will include 1) a letter of interest, 2)
curriculum vitae, 3) a professional writing sample, and 4) contact
information for three professional references.

Note: Applicants must complete all required fields and attach
all required documents prior to submitting the online
application to ensure full consideration. Additional documents
submitted aside from these required materials will not be
considered.

In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to
ascertain from the candidates' application materials whether they
meet any of the qualifications, they may be evaluated as not
meeting such qualifications.

This is a continuous recruitment with an initial review date of
October 10, 2026. To ensure consideration, applications must be
submitted by October 9, 2026. Application materials received after
October 9, 2026 may not receive consideration.

Questions about the position should be directed to Tanner Neahous
tneahous@uwm.edu

Reasonable Accommodations

Pursuant to university policy,
UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals
with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment.
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 accommodation in applying
because of a disability, please contact uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or 414-229-4463.
This job announcement and other material on this site will be made
available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a
disability.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials

UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin's Open Records Law.
UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who
request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by
Wisconsin's Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the
identities of "final candidates" and/or the identity of the
appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

CBC and Reference Check Policy

Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the
prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your
references will be required to answer questions regarding any past
findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending
allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.

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Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and
information about campus security policies, see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/, or
call UWM's Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414)
229-4632 for a paper copy.

Employment Authorization

In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their
start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to
work in the United States and to complete the required employment
eligibility verification form upon hire.

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.

To apply, visit https://wisconsin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UW_Milwaukee/job/Milwaukee-WI/Social-Work-Open-Rank-Faculty_JR10014758.

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