Assistant Professor of Social Work

Position Summary

The Department of Social Work at the University of Southern Indiana, a public university in Evansville, Indiana, seeks applications for a 9-month tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level in Social Work. The appointment will begin in Fall 2027.

This position requires teaching and responsibilities to be performed on campus. Applicants must be available to teach in person and relocate to the area if not currently residing locally.

Duties/Responsibilities 

The Assistant Professor will be expected to teach 12 credit hours per semester, which includes undergraduate and/or graduate departmental course offerings in Social Work, in addition to advising students, engaging in scholarly activity, and providing professional, university and community service. The Social Work program is Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited. The teaching load for this position will be 4/4.

Required Knowledge and Skills

Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in Social Work or a closely related field. ABD considered at the rank of Instructor if doctoral degree is not conferred by hire date. Applicants must hold a master’s degree in Social Work from a CSWE accredited program and a minimum of two years post masters experience.

About the Department

Information on the degree programs in the Department of Social Work may be found at https://www.usi.edu/liberal-arts/social-work.

Search Committee Chair:

If you have questions about the open position, please contact Dr. Wendy Turner, search committee chair, at

wturner@usi.edu

Best Consideration Date:

For best consideration, please submit materials by September 19, 2026.

Pre-Employment Screening

A background check will be required for employment in this position.

Authorization to Work in the United States

USI may sponsor an employment-related visa for this position.

Interview Accommodations

Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact the Associate Director of Human Resources, Constance Hermann, at

cjhermann1@usi.edu

HumanRes@usi.edu

EEO Statement

USI is an Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities