University of Southern Indiana·Evansville, Wyoming
The Assistant Professor will teach 12 credit hours per semester in undergraduate and graduate Social Work courses. Additionally, they are responsible for advising students, conducting scholarly research, and participating in professional and university service.
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
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.
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.
If you have questions about the open position, please contact Dr. Wendy Turner, search committee chair, at wturner@usi.edu [wturner@usi.edu].
For best consideration, please submit materials by September 19, 2026.
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.
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 [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 [HumanRes@usi.edu] or (812) 464-1815.
USI is an Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities
Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in Social Work or a closely related field, or be ABD. A master's degree in Social Work from a CSWE accredited program and at least two years of post-master's experience are required.
Market context
Assistant professor of social work roles in Wyoming typically attract candidates with doctoral-level preparation, teaching potential, and practice experience that connects coursework to community needs. This position requires a Social Work doctorate or closely related degree, or ABD status, plus a CSWE-accredited MSW and at least two years of post-master’s experience. Use the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here, drawn from the original description, to save research time; then prepare evidence of teaching and practice experience.