Assistant Professor - South Bend Campus

Position DetailsTitle Assistant Professor - South Bend Campus
Appointment Status Tenure Track
Department IU Indianapolis School of Social Work
Location South Bend
Position SummaryThe Indiana University School of Social Work (IUSSW) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the level of Assistant Professor for the Indiana University South Bend campus. Specific areas of scholarly interest are open, while seeking teaching expertise in research and social policy. Applicant records should demonstrate potential for or an established record of success in scholarship, funded research, and teaching. This is a ten-month position starting in August 2025.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, and most recently 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. IU provides faculty opportunities for competitive funding to support timely and innovative research. 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.IU South Bend is located at the north central part of the state, approximately 2.5 hours north of Indianapolis, 1.5 hours east of Chicago, and 45 minutes east of the beaches of southern Lake Michigan. IU South Bend enrolls over 5,000 students per year and offers more than 100 academic degrees. The population of the region is diverse among students and within the communities served by the IU South Bend campus.
Basic QualificationsRequired qualifications include a master's degree in social work with two years of relevant post-master's experience and a doctorate in social work or a relevant social science. Successful candidates are expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, establish a funded research program resulting in sustained scholarship, and engage in service activities.
Department Contact for QuestionsAria Gbur, [email protected]
Additional Qualifications
Salary and Rank Salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications.
Special InstructionsTo apply, please review the application requirements and submit an online application at . For priority consideration, please apply by April 21, 2025. Your curriculum vitae, a letter of application, and names and contact information of three professional references are required. (Referees are asked to submit reference letters on letterhead stationary with their signature.) Transcripts will be required of individuals invited for an interview. The position will remain posted until filled. For questions about the application process, please contact Aria Gbur at or 317-274-6768.
For Best Consideration Date 04/21/2025
Expected Start Date 08/01/2025
Posting/OAA # IU-101236-2025
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