Teaching Assistant Professor- Social Work

Universities of Wisconsin•Oshkosh, WI

17h

About The Position

The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Social Work program invites applications for a full-time, academic-year Teaching Assistant Professor position in its CSWE-accredited program within the School of Nursing and Health Professions. The successful candidate will serve as the MSW Field Coordinator and primarily teach in the Master of Social Work program, delivering live and hybrid courses. Teaching areas include micro and macro practice, ethics, diversity, policy, research methods, and field seminars. The position also contributes to departmental and university service. The position is scheduled to begin in the Spring 2027 semester. UW Oshkosh serves over 12,000 undergraduate and graduate students and emphasizes student success through small class sizes, academic and personal support services, and individualized career and academic advising. It is part of the Universities of Wisconsin and has a strong research focus and a national ranking in sustainability. The university is located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, on a 184-acre campus in a community of approximately 67,000 residents.

Requirements

Master of Social Work (MSW) degree.
At least two years of post-MSW social work practice experience.
Ability to teach at the undergraduate and/or graduate level based on prior teaching or work-related experience.
Proven experience contributing to a collaborative work environment through effective communication and teamwork.

Nice To Haves

Clinical practice experience.
Previous experience teaching clinical practice courses.
Qualified for Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensure in Wisconsin.

Responsibilities

Serve as the MSW Field Coordinator.
Teach primarily in the Master of Social Work program, delivering live and hybrid courses.
Teach core curriculum areas including micro and macro practice, ethics, diversity, policy, research methods, and field seminars.
Contribute to departmental and university service.
Advise students on academic and career direction within a specific field of study.
Facilitate classroom, online, and/or laboratory instruction and assess student performance.
May supervise student employees involved in developing or delivering instruction.
Collaborate with department faculty and staff to develop discipline-relevant teaching strategies.
Develop and design curriculum and instructional materials relevant to courses.
Contribute to teaching and learning scholarly work, including publications and presentations.
Contribute to the strategic development of curriculum and academic content through various mediums.