School of Social Work, Clinical Assistant /Associate Professor, Non-Tenure Track
Position Details
The Loyola University Chicago School of Social Work invites applications for 1 non-tenure-track (NTT) position at the rank of clinical assistant or clinical associate professor. This position requires in-person work.
Duties and Responsibilities
Teach online/hybrid as well as in-person formats, across degree programs and across curricular domains, including classes on social work in healthcare or with aging populations.
Collaborate in the design and development of simulation experiences for the Simulation Lab
Provide service to the school (i.e. serve on committees), contributing to the school community
Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean
Qualifications
- M.S.W. degree
- Expertise in health care and/or aging
- Previous experience with simulation or strong interest in developing simulation expertise
- Prior teaching and/or clinical supervisory experience 5 years post MSW
- PhD or DSW degree (preferred)
Physical Demands
None
Working Conditions
None
About the School of Social Work
The SSW offers BSW, MSW, & PhD degrees. The BSW and MSW programs were successfully reaffirmed in 2024. The SSW launched a comprehensive behavioral health simulation program in 2025 with cutting edge training to prepare students for practice. Additionally, the school launched the nation’s first online, bilingual (Spanish) MSW program in fall 2019 and an online MSW program in 2022. The SSW provides additional opportunities for students to expand their worldview through online classes with international partner universities and a robust reciprocal immersion program focusing on refugees and immigrants in Mexico at the U.S. border. Faculty and staff are committed to transformative education to serve anti-racist, anti-oppressive aims. Current curricular innovations include a week-long community immersion orientation for incoming MSW students, developing pedagogy that infuses advocacy for social justice throughout all coursework, making internship education more accessible via augmented simulation with standardized patients, and using traditional and innovative technologies in teaching and learning.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants should submit three documents: a Curriculum Vitae, a cover letter, and a writing sample. The cover letter should detail the applicants’ qualifications, experiences, and teaching pedagogy as they align with the mission and work of the SSW and LUC. All applications must be submitted using the LUC portal: www.careers.luc.edu. They should also provide the names and email addresses of three individuals prepared to speak to their professional qualifications and preparedness for this position. References will not be contacted immediately but may be consulted at subsequent points in the review process. Candidates should forward any additional questions to: Dr. Christie Mason, Chair of the Search Committee, ssw-search@luc.edu The review of applicants will begin on a rolling basis and continue until April 1st or until the position is filled. As a Jesuit Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about LUC’s mission, candidates should visit www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, please visit www.luc.edu/transformativeed.
About Loyola University Chicago
Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes—including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences—Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country’s most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world. Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here. Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University’s Nondiscrimination Policy.
Quick Link for Posting
https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/34719