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University of Wisconsin Milwaukee - Milwaukee, WI
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About the position
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is Wisconsin's second-largest university, with a unique dual mission of access and research to provide high-quality education for students from all backgrounds. UWM is one of 146 top research universities recognized as 'R1' by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Along with its main campus in Milwaukee, UWM has a branch campus in Waukesha. UWM celebrates, values and promotes the diverse voices and experiences of its students and employees and our community partners. We believe diversity enriches and strengthens our institution. UWM is committed to providing equitable access to opportunities for students and employees from every background. We aspire to create a campus climate that is welcoming to all. The Department of Social Work seeks to fill two instructional academic staff positions. Both will teach four courses per semester during the Fall and Spring semesters of the academic year. One position will specialize in public policy and macro methods and the other will focus on mental and behavioral health, including substance use disorders. Each faculty member, in concert with the Chair of the Department of Social Work and the program coordinators, will determine which specific courses to teach per semester and will likely include courses delivered in both face-to-face and online formats. The persons in these positions will work independently under the general supervision of the Chair of the Department of Social Work. Both positions will start in the fall of 2025.
Responsibilities
- Teach four courses per semester during the Fall and Spring semesters.
- Specialize in either public policy and macro methods or mental and behavioral health.
- Determine specific courses to teach in collaboration with the Chair and program coordinators.
- Deliver courses in both face-to-face and online formats.
Requirements
- Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a CSWE-accredited University program.
- Minimum three years experience teaching social work courses in higher education.
- Minimum three years post-MSW working in the social work profession.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience working in public policy and macro methods, such as policy analysis, public administration, policy advocacy, leadership, program evaluation, community organizing.
- Experience working in mental/behavioral health contexts, delivering clinical social work services.
- Evidence of teaching excellence in higher education (e.g., awards, training, evaluations).
- Experience teaching in the online format.
- Licensure as Clinical or Advanced Practice Social Worker.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Extensive leave package including vacation, sick leave (with no expiration), personal holiday, and paid legal holidays.
