MSW Program Director / Clinical Professor Bloomington Campus

Posting Details

Position Details

Title MSW Program Director / Clinical Professor Bloomington Campus Appointment Status Non-Tenure Track Department IU Indianapolis School of Social Work Location Bloomington Position Summary

The Indiana University School of Social Work (IUSSW) invites applications for a permanent MSW Program Director on the Indiana University Bloomington campus. This is a twelve-month, non-tenure-track faculty appointment that combines academic program leadership, teaching, student support, and service.

The MSW Program Director provides collaborative leadership and administrative coordination for the MSW program at IU Bloomington. The director supports the delivery of a high-quality, student-centered MSW program that is responsive to the Bloomington campus and surrounding communities while remaining fully aligned with the unified curriculum, policies, accreditation expectations, and shared academic standards of the Indiana University School of Social Work.

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. The School is a founding member of the University's health sciences Interprofessional Practice and Education Center, creating opportunities for students and faculty. The School's annual enrollment totals approximately 1,900 students across programs (PhD, MSW, BSW) and campuses. With current leadership under Dean Kalea Benner, the School encompasses seven campuses plus an online MSW program and a Center for Social Health and Well-Being to advance impact.

This position is based at Indiana University Bloomington, the flagship campus of Indiana University and one of the nation's leading public research universities. Bloomington combines the resources and opportunities of a major research institution with the collegiality and quality of life of a vibrant college town.

The Bloomington campus offers opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration, graduate education, civic engagement, and community-based scholarship. Social work faculty and students may connect with programs and initiatives across health sciences, public health, education, public affairs, law, psychology, and the arts and humanities, as well as with community partners in Bloomington and throughout south-central Indiana.

Located in the rolling hills of southern Indiana, Bloomington is known for its arts and cultural life, outdoor recreation, and commitment to public service. The IUB MSW Program Director will have the opportunity to strengthen local relationships and shape a graduate social work program that draws on Bloomington's academic resources while addressing regional workforce and community needs.

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

Basic Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• A doctoral degree in social work or a closely related field; ABD considered.
• An MSW degree from a CSWE-accredited program.
• At least two years of post-MSW professional practice experience.
• At least three years of experience in a social work education setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current CSWE accreditation standards and competency-based social work education.
• Demonstrated skill in curriculum development, academic program administration, assessment, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Excellent written, oral, interpersonal, and collaborative leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, faculty, staff, campus partners, and community stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading or coordinating an MSW program, concentration, pathway, or other graduate professional program.
• Experience with student recruitment, advising, retention, and support in graduate social work education.
• Experience mentoring and supporting full-time or associate faculty.
• Experience using program and student data for assessment, accreditation, and continuous improvement.
• Experience developing campus-community partnerships and supporting community-engaged education.
• Teaching experience in multiple modalities, including in-person, hybrid, or online formats.

Department Contact for Questions

Atlantis Nance, acnance@iu.edu

Additional Qualifications Salary and Rank Special Instructions For Best Consideration Date 12/04/2026 Expected Start Date 07/01/2027 Posting Number IU-101780-2026

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Have you previously been employed with IU?
• Yes
• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of Application
• Letter of Reference 1
• Letter of Reference 2
• Letter of Reference 3

Optional Documents