TENURE TRACK * OPEN RANK
Requisition # 75657
Position Basics
Type of Position |
TENURE-TRACK |
Advertising Ends on: |
Extended Until Position is Filled |
Advertising Started on: |
Wednesday, July 9th, 2025 |
College: |
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences |
Department: |
Social Work |
Salary
Position Details
Full/Part Time Status: |
Full Time |
Position Description: |
The University of Iowa, School of Social Work seeks two excellent scholars, preferably with expertise in behavioral or mental health, to join our faculty and our growing social work programs, beginning in August 2026. We are accepting applications at the assistant, associate, and full professor levels. Tenure-track faculty hold a 9-month academic year appointment. The University of Iowa offers a competitive salary and research start-up funds. We are seeking candidates with a strong record of scholarly productivity, including demonstrated potential for securing external funding. The University of Iowa is a member of the Association of American Universities and a Carnegie Foundation designated RU/VH University with an enrollment of 32,000 undergraduate and graduate students. UI is known for its balanced commitment to the arts, sciences, and humanities. It is home to one of the nation's largest academic medical centers and the pioneering Iowa Writers' Workshop. The University is located in the casual yet cosmopolitan environment of Iowa City, a diverse community widely recognized as one of the country's most livable communities. The School of Social Work offers BA, MSW, and PhD programs at the main campus in Iowa City, and distance education MSW programs around the state of Iowa (Des Moines, Sioux City and an online program). We are growing our programs at all levels. The School is also home to the National Resource Center for Family Centered Practice and the Iowa Consortium for Substance Use Research and Evaluation. Current areas of faculty scholarship include aging; child, family, neighborhood, and community well-being; mental and behavioral health; and family violence. For more information, please visit: http://clas.uiowa.edu/socialwork/ Responsibilities: The successful candidate will work with faculty and students to implement the mission of the University of Iowa and the School of Social Work through the following:
- Sustain an active program of scholarship as evidenced by peer reviewed publications and conference presentations
- Sustain an active program of externally funded research
- Teach and mentor students at the undergraduate and graduate levels
- Provide service in support of the School's and University's mission
Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their materials immediately. The Search Committee will start reviewing the applications on September 1st. Submit applications online. Please do not email or mail paper applications. To Apply: Please visit jobs.uiowa.edu and reference Requisition #75657. Please submit a curriculum vitae and letter of application with the online application. The letter should describe your research agenda, teaching philosophy, and explain how you have met the criterion of two years of post-MSW social work practice experience. In addition, please attach one writing sample representing your scholarly ability; this can also be a link to your sample. We require three letters of professional reference. You will be asked to provide the email address for your references in the online process. Your references will be sent a request to upload your reference letter to our system. Letters of reference should address scholarly and teaching potential, and other accomplishments. Any questions, can be directed to: Miriam J. Landsman, Ph.D., Director University of Iowa School of Social Work 308 North Hall, Iowa City, IA 52242 miriam-landsman@uiowa.edu 319-335-1257 Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check. The University of Iowa is an equal opportunityemployer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences. |
Education Requirement: |
- PhD in social work or related field in hand by the start date
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Required Qualifications: |
- Master's degree in Social Work and two years of post-MSW social work practice experience which fulfills CSWE requirements for teaching social work practice courses.
- Strong record of scholarly productivity, including publications in refereed journals
- Demonstrated potential for securing external research funding is required at the assistant level; evidence in securing external funding is required at the associate/full levels
- Potential for teaching across social work educational program levels (BASW, MSW and PhD) in the classroom and on-line.
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Certifications: |
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Desirable Qualifications: |
- Research focus in behavioral or mental health
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Online Application Required Documents
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Curriculum Vitae Letter of Interest Supporting Attachments |
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Number of References: 3 |
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Letters of Recommendation are required as part of the application process. Upon submission, references selected will be notified by e-mail with directions on how to electronically submit letters to the University of Iowa. |
To start the Online Application process for this position, click the "Apply for This Position" button located below the Contact Information. |
Contact Information
Contact: |
Miriam J Landsman Clas-Social Work North Hall 20 West Davenport Street 351 NH Iowa City, IA 52242 Department URL: https://socialwork.uiowa.edu/ |
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences. The University also affirms its commitment to providing equal opportunities and equal access to University facilities. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply for all employment vacancies. For additional information on nondiscrimination policies, contact the Coordinator of Title IX and Section 504, and the ADA in The Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 319/335-0705 (voice) or 319/335-0697 (text), The University of Iowa, 202 Jessup Hall, Iowa City, Iowa, 52242-1316. Persons with disabilities may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu, to inquire or discuss accommodation needs. Prospective employees may review the University Campus Security Policy and the latest annual crime statistics by contacting the Department of Public Safety at 319/335-5022.
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