Description
Illinois State University
School Of Social Work
Assistant Or Associate Professor
Tenure Track, nine-month appointment beginning August 16, 2027
The School of Social Work invites applications for one tenure-track position beginning August 16, 2027.
The successful candidate will teach courses according to their area of expertise with a background in teaching school social work being particularly desirable. A candidate hired at the Associate Professor level will have the opportunity to also be the Director of the MSW Program. Responsibilities for the Director of the MSW Program include maintaining and further developing the MSW program in compliance with CSWE accreditation standards.
To be considered, applicants must have an MSW from a CSWE-accredited program, a Doctorate in social work or a related field, and a minimum of two years’ post-MSW practice experience. Candidates must also be able to demonstrate oral proficiency in the English language, as mandated by state law.
Salary, Rank and Tenure: The position is a nine-month, tenure track appointment with the possibility of summer teaching. The salary for an Assistant Professor is $72,828 to $74,000, and for an Associate Professor, $83,232 to $86,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. A comprehensive benefits package is included.
University Benefit Highlights:
- Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paid benefit time
Additional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/
The School of Social Work houses the Center for Adoption Studies, the Child Protection Training Academy (ISU/DCFS Simulation Lab), First Star Academy, and the Baccalaureate and Master’s degree programs that prepare 180 undergraduates and 60 master’s degree students. Faculty teach across both the BSW and the MSW programs. The MSW Program has two concentrations, Child and Family Practice and School Social Work. There are six Tenure-Track faculty, one full-time Non-Tenure Track faculty, three Administrative/Professional Staff, and two Civil Service Support Staff. The School of Social Work is housed in the College of Arts and Sciences and is one of 16 departments/schools in the College.
Illinois State University (IllinoisState.edu) was founded in 1857 as Illinois’ first public university. We enroll approximately 21,000 students in six colleges. Our new strategic plan, Excellence by Design: 2024-2029, lists our seven core values: Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship; Individualized Attention; Equity, Diversity, Access, and Belonging; Collaboration; Community and Civic Engagement; Respect; and Integrity. By acting on these values, we create a learning environment that results in our university being the first-choice public university in Illinois for high-achieving, motivated students who seek an individualized educational experience combined with the resources of a large university. Learn more about Illinois State’s Metrics of Excellence at IllinoisState.edu/PointsofPride.
Bloomington-Normal Community: Illinois State University is located in the growing twin cities of Bloomington and Normal, with a metro population of approximately 172,000. The community is also home to Illinois Wesleyan University, Heartland Community College, St. Joseph Medical Center, Carle BroMenn Medical Center, COUNTRY Financial, State Farm Insurance’s International Headquarters, Central Illinois Regional Airport, and electric truck manufacturer Rivian Motors. The community has distinguished itself for its outstanding school systems, and its citizens’ high level of educational attainment, as well as its parks and recreation, health care, vibrant fine arts scene, job growth, economic opportunity, historic sites, and low crime rates. Bloomington made Livability’s top 100 Best Places to Live (2024) and ranked No. 3 on College Values Online’s list of Best Small College Towns in America (2024). Bloomington-Normal is conveniently located about three hours from Indianapolis; two hours from both Chicago and St. Louis; and an hour from Peoria, Champaign-Urbana, Decatur, and Springfield. Many of these locations are accessible from Bloomington-Normal via Amtrak, which is located one block from Illinois State’s campus. For more information on our community, visit visitbn.org.
Application Procedure: Review of applications will begin November 6, 2027, and continue until the position is filled. For additional information and to apply, please go to https://jobsearch.illinoisstate.edu/jobs/assistant-professor-associate-professor-social-work-normal-illinois-illinois-united-states. Applicants must also provide a cover letter; curriculum vitae; statement of teaching philosophy; and three letters of reference that address their teaching, scholarship, service, and practice experience. Applications will be considered incomplete until all required items are uploaded and will not be reviewed until complete. If an applicant has questions about the position, please contact Curtis Preston, Administrative Aide, at (309) 438-7320 or via email at caprest@ilstu.edu.
Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
