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Position Title:

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Social Work Teaching Faculty

Job Category:

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Academic Staff

Employment Type:

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Regular

Job Profile:

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Teaching Faculty I

Job Duties:

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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.

Key Job Responsibilities:

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Provides classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction, including grading Assists in developing techniques and/or model programs for carrying out instructional goals in disciplinary area and may help identify ways in which new techniques could be of assistance Assists in defining the objectives of the program and plays a major role in carrying out program duties Develops teaching techniques that enhance course effectiveness in alignment with desired outcomes and established strategy Supervises the day to day activities of work unit employees involved in instructional support as needed Assesses learner performance and prepares reports recommending instructional improvements

POSITION

SUMMARY

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The Department of Social Work seeks to fill one instructional academic staff position. The person who fills this position will teach

four courses per semester during the Fall and Spring

academic

semesters

. The position is open to professional social workers with experience in

any area of

professional

social work practice

; professionals with expertise in

substance use services

are particularly encouraged to apply. Once hired, the instructor will work with the Chair of the Department of Social Work along with the undergraduate and graduate S ocial W ork P rogram Directors to determine which specific courses to teach per semester . The courses will reflect the instructor's expertise and likely include face-to-face and online instructional formats .



The person in th is position will work independently under the general supervision of the Chair of the Department of Social Work. The position will start at the beginning of the spring or fall semester of 2026 .

Minimum Qualifications

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Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a CSWE-accredited University program Minimum three years' experience teaching social work courses in higher education Minimum three years post-MSW work in the social work profession

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working in substance use service or another area of instructional need in the Social Work Department (e.g., mezzo practice.) Evidence of teaching excellence in higher education (e.g., awards, training, evaluations) Experience teaching in the online format Licensure as Clinical or Advanced Practice Social Worker Target Salary: $55,000 - $65,000


Interested applicants are required to apply online a nd provide a

cover letter &

resume

that address your professional level work experience as it relates to all required and preferred qualifications.


Note: Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application to ensure full consideration . Additional documents submitted aside from a

cover letter & resume

will not be considered .

In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from the candidates' application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they may be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.


Finalist candidates(s) will be asked to provide three professional/supervisor references through an external reference checking tool. References will not be contacted prior to candidates being notified.


Apply electronically by the application deadline date of November 14, 2025 . Questions about this position should be directed to Angelee Vang at vangap@uwm.edu .

Reasonable Accommodations

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uwm-jobs@uwm.edu

or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.

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.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)

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http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/

, or call UWM's Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy.

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.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law 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.