Assistant/Associate Professor - School of Social Work at University of Illinois in Urbana, Illinois

Job Description:

Assistant/Associate Professor




School of Social Work

The School of Social Work at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign invites applications for two 9-month, full-time tenure-track assistant or associate professor positions starting August 16, 2025. Our areas of particular research interest include serious mental illness and human service management. These positions will address critical areas in social work, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and support the development of innovative programs. The successful candidates will have established a research portfolio demonstrating promise for developing a productive and impactful record, including publications and external funding. Demonstrated excellence in teaching social work for undergraduate and graduate students is expected. Exceptional candidates in other related areas will also be considered. A PhD in social work or another health or social science field is required. Candidates holding MSW degrees are preferred.
The University of Illinois School of Social Work is known for its achievements in research, teaching, and community engagement. We pride ourselves on diverse interdisciplinary collaborations, including with our world-leading technology-focused disciplines and health-related programs. Our three social work degree programs have expanded rapidly in the last decade, and now include both campus-based and online teaching opportunities. Our extensive partnerships with state and community-based agencies provide fertile networks for innovative research and teaching. Many of our faculty members have international and community-based participatory research expertise.


The School is committed to developing and disseminating knowledge for practice, emphasizing identifying the needs of marginalized and minoritized groups, developing responsive social welfare programs and interventions, and promoting social, racial and economic justice. The School is the home of the Children and Family Research Center (https://www.cfrc.illinois.edu/) and the Center for Prevention Research and Development (https://cprd.illinois.edu/), which provide rich sources of data as well as opportunities for research collaborations.


The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (Illinois) is consistently ranked in the top fifty universities worldwide. The Illinois library and its related information and technology programs are unmatched, and access to a wealth of information and data resources is outstanding. Our Champaign-Urbana community is diverse and welcoming, and blends the best of micro-urban living with easy access to Chicago.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Please upload a cover letter, resume, a research-based writing sample, and three professional references' names, addresses, and telephone numbers. Full consideration will be given to applications received by September 30, 2024. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. Interviews may take place before the closing date, but all applications received by September 30, 2024 will receive full consideration. All requested information must be submitted for your application to be considered.


The budgeted salary range for these positions is $85,000-90,000 at the Assistant Professor level, and $100,000-110,000 at the Associate Professor level. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including equivalent years in rank, training, and field or discipline; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.


For further information about this specific position, please contact Debbie Richardson at drchrdsn@illinois.edu. You may also visit http://www.socialwork.illinois.edu for information about the School. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.


The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal , or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu .


Requisition ID: 1026127
Job Category: Faculty
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu