Assistant / Associate Professor

About the job

Position Summary

The Indiana University School of Social Work (IUSSW) anticipates hiring two tenure-track or tenured faculty positions at the assistant or associate rank at the Indianapolis campus. All areas of scholarly interest will be considered. Applicant experience should reflect potential for or an established record of success in scholarship, funded research and teaching. These are 10-month positions starting August 1, 2027.

The Indiana University School of Social Work (IUSSW), founded in 1911, is a university-wide system school with CSWE-accredited MSW and BSW Programs since 1923 and 1975 respectively, reaffirmed in 2021. School headquarters are located at Indiana University Indianapolis (IUI) with programs on eight IU campuses. The School is a founding member of the University’s health sciences Interprofessional Practice and Education Center, creating opportunities for students and faculty. IU provides faculty opportunities for competitive funding to support timely and innovative research, such as the Racial Justice Research Fund for which five of our faculty received awards. The School’s annual enrollment totals approximately 1,800 students across programs (PhD, MSW, BSW) and campuses. With current leadership under Dean Kalea Benner, the School encompasses eight campuses plus an online MSW program and a Center for Social Health and Well-Being.

IU Indianapolis Campus: IU Indianapolis is Indiana’s premier urban research university and academic health sciences campus, home to the largest medical school in the United States. Located in the center of the city, IU Indianapolis is an integral part of the Indianapolis metropolitan area of 1.9 million residents, serving 30,000+ students. Our location in the state capital facilitates work with government, business, and community organizations and enhances collaboration on research, education, economic development, and cultural initiatives. Boasting a desirable quality of life and reasonable cost of living, Indianapolis is situated in a dynamic regional economy and home to a variety of notable cultural.

Basic Qualifications

Qualifications include a doctoral-level degree in social work with a master’s degree in social work and two years of relevant post-master’s experience preferred. Candidates at the associate rank must meet established tenure standards for faculty in the IUSSW. Successful candidates will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, establish a funded research program resulting in sustained ****scholarship, and engage in service activities.

Salary and Rank

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit an online application at https://indiana.peopleadmin.com. For priority consideration, please apply by January 4, 2027. Your curriculum vitae and a letter of application are required. Names and contact information of three professional references are required on the application (referees will be requested to submit reference letters on letterhead with their signature). Transcripts will be required of individuals invited for an interview. The position will remain posted until filled. For questions about the application process, please contact Atlantis Nance at acnance@iu.edu