OPEN RANK PROFESSOR OF PRACTICE

The University of Iowa School of Social Work seeks a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure Instructor of Practice to support practicum education for our growing BA and MSW programs. The position includes teaching, developing practicum placements (including placements in rural communities), supervising students in practicum placements, as well as providing student advising and mentoring. Candidates who reside in rural areas in Iowa will be considered for remote work. The position will begin as early as January 2025.

The initial appointment is for one year (2025-2026), renewable for up to two years (2026-27 and 2027-28), and renewable thereafter in three-year increments, pending collegiate approval and demonstrated excellence in teaching. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. This track does not include the possibility of tenure, but otherwise parallels the tenure track with various ranks (Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor of Practice). More information about the Instructional Track can be found on the Provost's website athttps://provost.uiowa.edu/instructional-faculty-track-appointments.

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/

Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their materials immediately. The Search Committee will start reviewing applications on September 1, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. All materials must be submitted online at https://jobs.uiowa.edu/jobSearch/faculty/ . Refer to requisition # 75359. Do not mail paper applications.

To Apply: Please submit a curriculum vitae and/or an annotated resume and a letter of interest with your online application. The letter of interest should be a detailed description of your interest in the position, your practice background and prior experience with practicum/field education or teaching. 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 their reference letter to our system. These letters should address your professional accomplishments, teaching experience and/or potential, and other abilities relevant to the position. For inquiries about the position please contact:

Miriam Landsman, PhD, Search Committee Chair and Director

University of Iowa

School of Social Work

308 North Hall, Iowa City, IA 52242

miriam-landsman@uiowa.edu

Phone: 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 and credential/education verification.

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.

• Master of Social Work (MSW) from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited programin hand by start date

• Demonstrated record of at least 3 years, full-time, post-MSW practice experience
• Experience with practicum placements, as an instructor or field supervisor
• Demonstrated potential for teaching
• Demonstrated evidence of potential to contribute to departmental and collegiate service

• Current LMSW or LISW (or equivalent) social work licensure in current state of residence/employment

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