Job Description

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Position Title:

Teaching Assistant/Associate Professor – Master's in Social Work

Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Terminal (Fixed Term)

Job Profile:

Teaching Assistant Professor

Job Duties:

The Department of Counseling, Rehabilitation, and Human Services is actively expanding their department and developing a master’s in Social Work degree and seeking candidates for four Teaching Assistant/Associate Professor positions. These grant-funded, full-time, 9-month academic year positions, with opportunity for summer work/teaching may begin as soon as January 2027. Faculty in these positions will initially give primary focus on curriculum development, CSWE accreditation alignment. We are seeking candidates for leadership roles within the program to assist in the development of a part-time hybrid MSW program along with teaching within similar disciplines. Upon successful program launching, the faculty responsibilities will transition to a four-four teaching load during the academic year with opportunities for scholarship and service responsibilities, and opportunities for summer teaching for the remainder of the grant.

These positions are non-tenure track, reviewed annually with the intention to renew, contingent on grant funding, through September 2031. At culmination of grant funding and depending on program success, the faculty may be eligible to apply for a tenure track position, with potential for three years applied towards promotion and tenure, through the standard recruitment process.

A successful candidate will be passionate about program and curriculum development, committed to promoting the development of an equitable and inclusive learning environment, and familiar with CSWE accreditation processes. The Department supports a variety of contemporary teaching modalities including in-person, blended, and distance learning environments.

This position is supported by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through a subaward as part of a financial assistance award made to the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CMS/HHS, or the U.S. Government.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum/Required

• Master’s in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program
• Licensed or license eligible as a social worker in the state of Wisconsin

Highly Desired/Preferred

• Enrolled in or completed PhD in Social Work or closely related professional degree
• Two years' experience working in the social work profession with emphasis on macro-scale interventions
• Ability to successfully teach in-person and online
• Demonstrate ability to teach Social Work or closely related courses
• Articulated interest in leadership roles and skills for successful leadership within the program (i.e. Program Director, Field Director)
• Familiarity with curriculum development
• Demonstrated knowledge of or experience with of the CSWE accreditation requirements and process
• Demonstrated collaboration and partnership development across campus and in the community

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with the development of CSWE aligned curriculum and program for hybrid instruction.
• Work closely with involved stakeholders to ensure Social Work curriculum and program meet CSWE standards.
• Engage in clinical practicum and internship site recruitment
• Engage in student recruitment
• Possible leadership responsibilities within the program (i.e. Program Director or Field Director)
• Teach on campus and online Social Work or closely related courses
• Provide on-campus and remote clinical supervision.
• Uphold an environment that supports a culture of respect, civility, and collegiality.
• Actively participate in professional social work organizations such as NASW, APHA, etc.
• Provide student academic advisement and conduct assessment of student learning. This includes contributing to academic program assessment, accreditation, and continuous improvement processes, in collaboration with faculty and staff.

DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

The Department of Counseling, Rehabilitation and Human Services is characterized by committed student-centered professionals who value teaching in a collaborative and participatory work environment. The Department is committed to creating an inclusive campus community. Candidates who have experience working collaboratively with diverse individuals and/or groups and who can contribute to fostering an inclusive environment are encouraged to identify their experience in these areas. Graduates of the program are well-prepared to serve in a variety of diverse settings including public policy programs, mental health care agencies, schools and educational environments, non-profit organizations, Independent Living Centers, community-based agencies, hospital settings, and more. Program faculty also actively engage in collaborative scholarly work with campus, national, and international stakeholders.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Complete applications received by end of day, Sunday, November 8, 2026 are ensured full consideration. Applications submitted after November 8, 2026 may be reviewed at the discretion of the search committee.

To apply, click on the APPLY button or go to: https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us/careers-jobs

Due to system limitations, applicants may upload no more than five (5) attachments. Please combine documents where appropriate.

Required application materials:

• Cover letter (* See below)
• Curriculum vitae or resume
• Teaching Philosophy (single spaced, two pages max)
• Names and contact information for a minimum of three (3) professional references
• Unofficial copies of graduate transcripts

*Please use your cover letter to speak to each of the Minimum/Required Qualifications for this position as listed above. For each required qualification, describe your relevant experience, using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience satisfies the requirement.

For questions regarding this position or recruitment, please contact:

Search Chair: Andy Felton

Email: feltonan@uwstout.edu

If you need assistance with the online application process or if you submitted your application prior to uploading all of the required application materials, please contact:

Search Coordinator: Alicia LaBonte

Email: labontea@uwstout.edu

INSTITUTIONAL OVERVIEW

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Advises students on academic and career direction within a specific field of study
• Develops and designs curriculum and instructional material relevant to a course of instruction
• Facilitates classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction, including assessment of student performance
• Collaborates with department faculty and staff to develop teaching strategies relevant to the discipline
• May supervise student employees involved in development or delivery of instruction
• Contributes to the development of teaching and learning scholarly work including publications and presentations
• Contributes to the strategic development of curriculum and academic content through various mediums to ensure the integrity of the educational mission of the work unit

Guidelines to ensure consideration:

• Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required application materials.
• Within your cover letter address each of the Minimum/Required Qualifications specified for this position. For each required qualification, describe your relevant experience, using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience satisfies the requirement.

It is the policy of UW-Stout Polytechnic to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance, or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact us using the information below. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual's disability.

The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package including participation in the Wisconsin State retirement plan, demonstrating our commitment to the diverse needs of our employees.

• Employee Benefits: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/
• To calculate the estimated value of your total compensation, use the Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator | Employee Benefits (wisconsin.edu)

Employment is contingent upon the final candidate’s completing a criminal background check and being cleared to work by the Human Resources Office. Employment is also contingent upon the final candidate passing reference checks and an essential job function test, as applicable. The reference check process includes asking the final candidates’ professional references questions regarding employee misconduct, sexual violence, and sexual harassment. Reference checks must be conducted at a minimum with three professional references, at least one of which must be a prior supervisor.

Final candidates with previous employment within the Universities of Wisconsin and State of WI agencies will be subject to additional reference checks.

In response to a public records request, the Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in their online application, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

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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.