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School of Social Work

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Job Summary:

The School of Social Work at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

is seeking a dynamic colleague for a 9-month, non-tenure track, Instructor, Lecturer or Teaching Professor position. This in-person role is based in Urbana and requires in person presence. The position involves a 50% administrative appointment as the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Program Director and a 50% appointment dedicated to a combination of teaching, scholarship, and service.

The BSW Program Director provides strategic oversight, leadership, and

administration of the BSW program, including the major, minor, and other online and residential undergraduate offerings. The Director collaborates with faculty, staff, and students to ensure the program aligns with the School\'s mission of promoting social change and social justice.

Instructors (applicants with an MSW degree) and Lecturers/Teaching

Professors (candidates with a PhD or DSW) are responsible for delivering high-quality undergraduate and/or graduate instruction, developing innovative curriculum and teaching strategies and contributing to public engagement and service efforts. Teaching professors are also expected to engage in meaningful scholarly activities that influence the future of social work education and practice.

Required Qualifications:

Master\'s degree in social work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program.

Minimum of three years of post-MSW social work practice experience. Proven leadership in advancing teaching or training excellence. Strong communication, interpersonal, teamwork, and organizational skills. Capacity to function effectively with multiple interlocking teams in higher education.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with online education and developing distance learning

programs in academic settings. Demonstrated excellence and innovation in teaching undergraduate courses in a CSWE-accredited BSW or MSW program. Experience in academic program administration, curriculum development, and supervision. Doctoral degree in Social Work (DSW or PhD) or related field. A record of scholarly publications and research in social work education or related fields.

**About the School of Social Work, University of Illinois

Urbana-Champaign**

The University of Illinois School of Social Work takes pride in our

diverse, interdisciplinary collaborations. Over the past decade, our three social work degree programs have expanded rapidly, now offering both campus-based and online teaching opportunities. Our extensive partnerships with state and community-based agencies provide fertile ground for innovative teaching and service.

We are committed to educating students to work on behalf of marginalized

and minoritized groups, developing responsive social welfare programs and interventions, and promoting social, racial, and economic justice. Our Champaign-Urbana community is diverse and welcoming, blending the best of micro-urban living with easy access to Chicago.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time non-tenure track, Instructor/Lecturer or

Teaching Assistant/Associate Professor position (50% BSW Program Director, 50% Teaching/Scholarship/Service), appointed on a 9-month basis. The opportunity for summer support for BSW Program administration may be available. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the search posting closes. Work for this position will be expected to work at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus on a full-time basis per the University\'s Workplace Flexibility policy.

The budgeted salary for these positions ranges from \$60,000 - 65,000 at

the Instructor level and \$65,000 - 70,000 at the Senior Instructor level based on required qualifications. The salary ranges from \$70,000 - 75,000 at the Lecturer/Teaching Assistant Professor level and \$80,000-85,000 at the Senior Lecturer or Teaching Associate Professor level based on preferred qualifications. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including equivalent years in rank, training, and field or discipline; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

To ensure full consideration applications must be received by **6:00 pm

(Central Time)** on April 8, 2025. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through will not be considered. For full consideration candidates should submit the following materials: cover letter, curriculum vitae, and email and phone number of three professional references. For further information about this specific position, please contact SW-HR@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

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