TENURE TRACK - OPEN RANK

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.

• PhD in social work or related field in hand by the start date

• 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.

• Research focus in behavioral or mental health

To start the Online Application process for this position, click the "Apply for This Position" button located below the Contact Information.