Assistant Professor - Social Work

About the role

The Department of Social Work at Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning in January or August 2027.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate social work courses, with primary teaching responsibilities in the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program.
• Coordinate and provide leadership for the BSW research curriculum.
• Collaborate with faculty across the BSW and MSW programs to promote continuity in research education.
• Teach practice courses in the BSW curriculum as needed.
• Advise students.
• Maintain an active program of scholarship.
• Provide service to the department, college, university, and profession.

Requirements

• Doctorate in social work or a closely related field (ABD candidates considered if all degree requirements are completed before the appointment begins).
• MSW from a CSWE‑accredited program.
• At least two years of post‑MSW practice experience.
• Willing and able to teach face‑to‑face courses, possibly at multiple NEIU campuses, and hold face‑to‑face office hours on‑campus.
• Must be able to pass a background check.

Qualifications

• Evidence of effective teaching or strong potential for teaching effectiveness in higher education.
• Experience coordinating, developing, or providing leadership for a social work research curriculum.
• An active or developing scholarly agenda.
• Evidence of service and ability to contribute to the department, university, profession, and community.
• Experience creating inclusive learning environments and supporting the success of students from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience teaching, mentoring, and supporting students from historically underserved and minoritized communities, including Latinx, African American, and other diverse populations.
• Willingness to reflect upon and continuously strengthen instructional, mentoring, and classroom practices to promote student success.
• Experience integrating equity, inclusion, and social justice into teaching and learning.
• Experience using culturally responsive and inclusive teaching practices that connect course content to students’ lived experiences and communities.
• Demonstrated ability to use reflective or data‑informed teaching practices to identify and address equity gaps within courses and classrooms.

Benefits

University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Service (CMS). For details, see the Employee Benefits page, which includes health, dental, and vision benefits, sick and vacation days, and participation in the State Universities Retirement System.

Pay

Salary range: $65,000–$68,000.