About the role
Title: Assistant Professor of Social Work
Division: Provost's Office
Department: College of Liberal Arts
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary Range: Annual Salary
EEO Job Group: 2 C5
Position Summary
The Department of Social Work at the University of Southern Indiana, a public university in Evansville, Indiana, seeks applications for a 9-month tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level in Social Work. The appointment will begin in Fall 2027.
This position requires teaching and responsibilities to be performed on campus. Applicants must be available to teach in person and relocate to the area if not currently residing locally.
Duties/Responsibilities
The Assistant Professor will be expected to teach 12 credit hours per semester, which includes undergraduate and/or graduate departmental course offerings in Social Work, in addition to advising students, engaging in scholarly activity, and providing professional, university and community service. The Social Work program is Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited. The teaching load for this position will be 4/4.
Required Knowledge and Skills
Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in Social Work or a closely related field. ABD considered at the rank of Instructor if doctoral degree is not conferred by hire date. Applicants must hold a master’s degree in Social Work from a CSWE accredited program and a minimum of two years post masters experience.
About the Department
Information on the degree programs in the Department of Social Work may be found at https://www.usi.edu/liberal-arts/social-work.
Application Process
Click “Apply Now!” near the top right of this page to complete an application and upload application materials to the attention of the Search Committee Chair. Application materials should include:
- Letter of application addressing relevant experience in teaching and clinical Social Work
- Current curriculum vitae
- Unofficial transcripts
- Brief statement of teaching philosophy
- Description of research plans
Search Committee Chair
If you have questions about the open position, please contact Dr. Wendy Turner, search committee chair, at wturner@usi.edu.
Best Consideration Date
For best consideration, please submit materials by September 19, 2026.
Pre-Employment Screening
A background check will be required for employment in this position.
Authorization to Work in the United States
USI may sponsor an employment-related visa for this position.
Interview Accommodations
Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact the Associate Director of Human Resources, Constance Hermann, at cjhermann1@usi.edu or (812) 461-5363. Contacting the Associate Director of Human Resources is intended for use in seeking disability-related accommodations only. For general applicant inquiries, contact Human Resources at HumanRes@usi.edu or (812) 464-1815.
EEO Statement
USI is an Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities