Assistant Professor of Social Work
About The Position
The Department of Human Services at Eastern Illinois University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor of social work to begin August 2026 or soon after. A Master of Social Work (MSW) degree required with a preferred doctorate degree, at the time of appointment is preferred, ABD applications will also be considered. We are seeking applicants with a background in social work practice to contribute to our Human Services program and an anticipated Interdisciplinary Bachelor of Social Work program with the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminology. Successful candidates will have experience or expertise in one or more of the following areas: child welfare, family relationships, addictions, aging studies, incarceration, and other areas relevant to the field of human services and social work. Preference will be given to candidates who have at least two years work experience as a social worker as well as teaching experience. Additionally, they should be able to teach current departmental offerings and develop courses in social work or their areas of expertise. Candidates must be interested in serving as a program director and be committed to excellence in undergraduate teaching, demonstrate potential for research and publication, and service to the discipline/university. Please upload a letter of application, curriculum vita, contact information for three references, unofficial graduate transcripts, and a statement of teaching philosophy to https://apply.interfolio.com/175799. Questions about the position may be directed to Dr. Kathleen O'Rourke ([email protected]), Search Committee Co-chair, or Dr. Linda Simpson ([email protected]), Search Committee Co-chair, or the Human Services Department Chair, Dr. Dianne Timm ([email protected]). Applications received by November 14, 2025, will be given priority consideration but applications will be reviewed until the position is successfully filled.
Requirements
- Master of Social Work (MSW) degree required
- background in social work practice
- experience or expertise in one or more of the following areas: child welfare, family relationships, addictions, aging studies, incarceration, and other areas relevant to the field of human services and social work
- committed to excellence in undergraduate teaching
- demonstrate potential for research and publication
- service to the discipline/university
Nice To Haves
- doctorate degree, at the time of appointment is preferred, ABD applications will also be considered
- at least two years work experience as a social worker
- teaching experience
Responsibilities
- teach current departmental offerings
- develop courses in social work or their areas of expertise
- serving as a program director
- excellence in undergraduate teaching
- demonstrate potential for research and publication
- service to the discipline/university
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Competitive employee insurance premiums with flexible plan options.
- Vision Insurance: Vision coverage is included with medical at no cost.
- Dental Insurance: Dental plans are available to meet your needs.
- Retirement Benefits: Participation in the State University Retirement System, which includes medical insurance benefits upon retirement.
- Tuition Waivers: Opportunities to pursue educational goals through tuition waivers for employees and dependent children.
- Generous Paid Time Off: Up to 12 paid holidays annually, plus earned vacation and sick time.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Educational Services
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
