Lecturer - Bloomington

Appointment Status: Non-Tenure Track

Department: IU Indianapolis School of Social Work

Location
Bloomington

Position Summary
The Indiana University School of Social Work (IUSSW) invites applications for a non-tenure track faculty position (full-time lecturer) on the IU Bloomington campus. This twelve-month appointment, beginning June 1, 2025, will have the responsibility for teaching 4 courses in the Fall Semester, 4 courses in the Spring Semester, and 1 course during summer, across the BSW and MSW curricula. This position also carries expectations related to service on School and University committees. The School's recently developed strategic plan expressly states the IUSSW's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion so all applicants should demonstrate a similar professional commitment to these areas. This appointment is renewable and contingent on student demand and available financial resources.

The Indiana University School of Social Work (IUSSW), founded in 1911, is a university-wide system school with CSWE-accredited MSW and BSW Programs since 1923 and 1975 respectively, reaffirmed in 2021. School headquarters are located at Indiana University - Indianapolis (IUI) with programs on eight IU campuses. The School is a founding member of the University's health sciences Interprofessional Practice and Education Center, creating opportunities for students and faculty. IU provides faculty opportunities for competitive funding to support timely and innovative research, such as the Racial Justice Research Fund for which five of our faculty received awards. The School's annual enrollment totals approximately 1,800 students across programs (PhD, MSW, BSW) and campuses. With current leadership under Dean Kalea Benner, the School encompasses eight campuses plus an online MSW program and a Center for Social Health and Well-Being to advance impact, with our explicit commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) serving as a central guiding pillar.

As the state's premier urban research institution, IU Indianapolis is committed to being a welcoming campus community that reflects and enacts the values of diversity, equity and inclusion that inform academic excellence. We seek candidates whose work contributes to equitable and inclusive learning and working environments for our learners, staff, and faculty.

Basic Qualifications
Essential qualifications for the position include an MSW degree from a CSWE-accredited program and two or more years of post-MSW practice experience. Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate teaching experience at the BSW and/or MSW level and have practice experience in the areas of mental health, substance use disorders, and/or integrated behavioral health. Previous online or hybrid teaching experience is also preferred. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Department Contact for Questions
Aria Gbur: HR Coordinator, [email protected]

Additional Qualifications
We are seeking faculty who can contribute to our strategic diversity efforts, such as ensuring a non-oppressive multicultural education, assessing the experiences of our diverse student body, staff, and faculty, and engaging in critical dialogue with diverse stakeholder groups. Applicants should address in their letter of application their experience working with a diverse faculty and student populations.

Salary and Rank
Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Special Instructions
To apply, please submit an online application athttps://indiana.peopleadmin.com. For priority consideration, please apply by December 23, 2024. Your curriculum vitae and a letter of application are required. Names and contact information of three professional references are required on the application (referees will be requested to submit reference letters on letterhead with their signature). Transcripts will be required of individuals invited for an interview. The position will remain posted until filled. For questions about the application process, please contact Aria Gbur, [email protected].

For Best Consideration Date: 12/23/2024

Expected Start Date: 06/01/2025

Posting/OAA #
IU-101122-2024

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