The Social Work Program in Purdue University Northwest’s Department of Behavioral Sciences invites applications for a Clinical Assistant or Associate Professor. The position is ideally to begin August 17, 2026. Candidates must be able to: 1) perform high quality teaching, service , and participation in student mentorship and events; 2) demonstrate commitment to promoting anti-oppressive social work practice in their role as faculty member; 3) collaborate with other department programs on curriculum, instruction, and other matters; and 4) teach introductory and advanced practice social work courses ; 5) teach 4 courses each se mester. While all areas of practice interests will be considered, individuals with focal teaching/research interests in mental health, de-addiction, and trauma-informed care are especially encouraged to apply. This position is benefits eligible .
Guided by a liberal arts-based education and cohesive curriculum, the Bachelor of Arts in Social Work program at Purdue University Northwest operates within the land-grant tradition of democracy, inclusiveness, and accessibility and has been accredited by the Council on Social Work Education since 2016. We are currently in candidacy with the Council of Social Work Education for our MSW program with an advanced generalist specialization and on a timetable to achieve initial accreditation. The new hire will be a part of this exciting journey of helping us build the MSW program, which is about to begin its second year of operation. With 100+ community partnerships, social work faculty and students are actively involved in making a real difference to promote anti-oppressive social work in Northwest Indiana and the Chicagoland Area.
