Job Details

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Position Title:
Social Work Open Rank Faculty

Job Category:
Faculty

Employment Type:
Regular

Job Profile:
Assistant Professor

Job Duties:

University:

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM), Wisconsin's major public urbanresearch university, provides a comprehensive liberal arts and professional education at the undergraduate and graduate levels and is one of only two doctoral-granting campuses in the Universities of Wisconsin system. UWM is designated an R-1 Doctoral University - Highest Research Activity, by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Of the 187 universities designated as R-1, UWM is among a minority located in an urban setting and one of only a few with a dedicated urban access mission. Additionally, in 2015 UWM earned the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement and has continued to maintain that designation through its significant work in Milwaukee and Wisconsin's southeast region.

Department:

Accredited by the CSWE, the Social Work Department is housed in the Helen Bader School of Social Welfare in the College of Community Engagement and Professions. The Department confers BSW and MSW degrees, and with the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology, jointly offers a PhD degree in Social Welfare. The doctoral program prepares students for leadership roles such as university faculty, program evaluators, and policy analysts. The MSW program, which offers both online and in-person curricular options, emphasizes generalist practice. In addition, students can complete accredited programming in substance abuse counseling and school social work along with interdisciplinary certificates in trauma-informed care, applied gerontology, and nonprofit management. MSW students can also earn coordinated degrees with various programs across campus.

Position:

The Department of Social Work at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is seeking to fill one full-time tenured or tenure-track, open rank faculty position. Duties include advancing a robust program of research while maintaining a strong commitment to teaching and mentorship along with service to the department, university, profession, and community. The typical teaching load is 4 courses per year (2 courses per semester). The anticipated start date for the 9-month annual appointment is August 24th, 2026.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Qualified applicants must hold a PhD in social work or a related field. Applicants who are ABD will be considered if completion of the degree is imminent.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preference will be given to applicants who have an MSW degree and a demonstrated ability to produce significant research, successfully teach undergraduate and graduate courses, and collaborate across disciplines and with community partners.
• The position is open to any area of specialization, although applicants with a mental health focus are strongly encouraged to apply.

Target Salary: $80,000 - $130,000 (Academic Year Basis, depending on rank at the time of hire.)

Applications must be submitted through the UWM Job Opportunities page. A completed application will include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, a professional writing sample, and contact information for three references.

Review of applications will begin on November 17, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. For further information, please contact Angelee Vang at ...@uwm.edu

Reasonable Accommodations
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Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin's Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin's Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of "final candidates" and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

CBC and Reference Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.

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Employment Authorization
In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

EEO Statement
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.