MSW Assistant Professor of Social Work

Assistant or Associate Professor of Social Work

Full-Time (8 month) Tenure Track position

Fall 2027

This position is In-Person at our campus in Des Moines, Iowa.

DUTIES:

The selected candidate will serve as a faculty member of the MSW program on an 8-month contract. The teaching load is 12 credits each fall and spring semester. Courses taught will be a combination of face-to-face and blended/online formats carried out in day and evening schedules. Summer teaching may be expected. The candidate will participate in activities serving the department and university, such as student advising, curricular revisions, and assessment. The candidate will also be expected to engage in scholarship endeavors and participate in activities serving the university and community.

APPLICATION:

To be considered for the position, candidates must submit the following:

1. Letter of introduction
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Statement of teaching philosophy and research interests
4. Copies of all transcripts (unofficial transcripts are satisfactory at this time)
5. Complete contact information for three references

All applicants should submit their materials through our online application process.

A pre-employment background check is required.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Candidates must have a master’s degree in social work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program and an earned doctorate in social work or related field by August 1, 2027.
• Candidates must have at least two years post-master’s social work degree practice experience.
• Candidates must be able to teach courses across the social work curriculum at both the MSW and BSW level, although principal assignment will be to the master’s program.
• Must be willing to teach in face-to-face and online/blended platforms, during the day and evening, and if necessary, interdisciplinary courses.
• Candidates must demonstrate the ability to provide leadership through teaching, scholarship, curriculum development, administrative experience, and/or other academic and professional activities in social work commensurate with rank.
• Candidates are expected to demonstrate ongoing professional development as teachers, scholars, and practitioners through activities that support the program’s missions and goals.
• Candidates must also demonstrate a commitment to advising and student engagement to support academic success.
• The candidate must have proven ability to work with colleagues and students from a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

DESIRED/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in providing leadership, curriculum development, and program assessment in social work higher education; teaching at the graduate level; and familiarity with face-to-face and blended/online platforms. Interest in teaching clinical and research courses a plus.

Priority given to candidates with interest in:

• Teaching courses associated with clinical practice
• Teaching courses associated with research methods.