ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN BEHAVIORAL HEALTHRequisition # 74885[Position BasicsType of PositionTENURE-TRACKAdvertising Ends on:Extended Until Position is FilledAdvertising Started on:Monday, July 17th, 2023College:College of Liberal Arts and SciencesDepartment:Social WorkSalarySalary:CommensuratePosition DetailsFull/Part Time Status:Full TimePosition Description:ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH]{#0}

　　The University of Iowa, School of Social Work seeks dynamic candidates for a tenure-track assistant professor position (9-month academic year appointment) beginning on August 21, 2024. Candidates should demonstrate potential for a strong research agenda in behavioral health.

　　The University of Iowa is a member of the Association of American Universities and a Carnegie Foundation designated RU/VH University with an enrollment of 32,000 undergraduate and graduate students. UI is known for its balanced commitment to the arts, sciences, and humanities. It is home to one of the nation's largest academic medical centers and the pioneering Iowa Writers' Workshop. The University is located in the casual yet cosmopolitan environment of Iowa City, a progressive and diverse community, widely recognized as one of the country's most livable communities.

　　The School of Social Work offers programs at the BA, MSW, and PhD levels, with distance education MSW programs around the state of Iowa (Des Moines, Sioux City and a hybrid/online program). We have implemented a new MSW curriculum and are growing our programs at all levels. The School is home to the National Resource Center on Family Centered Practice and the Iowa Consortium for Substance Use Research and Evaluation. Current areas of faculty scholarship include aging; child, family, neighborhood, and community well-being; immigration; mental and behavioral health; family violence; and culturally competence practice. For more information, please visit:

　　http://clas.uiowa.edu/socialwork/

　　Responsibilities:

　　The successful candidate will work with faculty and students to implement the mission of the University of Iowa and the School of Social Work through the following:

　　Sustain an active program of scholarship as evidenced by peer reviewed publications and conference presentationsPursue external funding to support a focused program of research in behavioral healthTeach and mentor students at the undergraduate and graduate levelsProvide service in support of the School's and University's missionThe University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.

　　Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their materials immediately. The Search Committee will start reviewing the applications on September 1st. Submit applications online at

　　http://jobs.uiowa.edu/faculty/view/. Refer to requisition number #74885. Please do not email or mail paper applications.

　　To Apply: A curriculum vitae and letter of application describing your research agenda, teaching philosophy, and social work practice experience must be attached to the online application. In addition, please attach one writing sample representing your scholarly ability, this can also be a link to your sample. We require three letters of professional reference. You will be asked to provide the email address for your referenced in the online process. Your references will be sent a request to upload your reference letter to our system. Letters of reference should address scholarly and teaching potential, and other accomplishments. For inquiries about the position please contact the Search Committee Chair:

　　Aislinn Conrad, PhDSearch Committee ChairUniversity of IowaSchool of Social Work308 North Hall, Iowa City, IA 52242319-335-3628

　　Education Requirement:

　　PhD in social work or related field in hand by the start date

　　Master's degree in Social Work

　　Required Qualifications:

　　Two years of post-MSW social work practice experience which fulfills CSWE requirements for teaching social work practice courses.Evidence of a strong research agenda with demonstrated potential to conduct research and publish in a substantive area of behavioral healthPotential for securing external research fundingPotential for teaching across social work educational program levels (BASW, MSW and PhD) in the classroom and on-lineDemonstrated experience promoting an inclusive culture in the workforce and academic environment.Desirable Qualifications:

　　Scholarly publications in refereed journalsOnline Application Required DocumentsCurriculum VitaeLetter of InterestSupporting AttachmentsWriting sampleNumber of References: 3*Letters of Recommendation are required as part of the application process.Upon submission, references selected will be notified by e-mail with directions onhow to electronically submit letters to the University of Iowa.*

　　To start the Online Application process for this position, click the "Apply for This Position" button located below the Contact Information.

　　Contact InformationContact:Aislinn R ConradClas-Social WorkNorth Hall20 West Davenport Street356 NHIowa City, IA 52242Phone: 319-335-3628

　　The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences. The University also affirms its commitment to providing equal opportunities and equal access to University facilities. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply for all employment vacancies. For additional information on nondiscrimination policies, contact the Coordinator of Title IX and Section 504, and the ADA in

　　The Office of Institutional Equity, 319/335-0705 (voice) or 319/335-0697 (text), The University of Iowa, 202 Jessup Hall, Iowa City, Iowa, 52242-1316.

　　Persons with disabilities may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or

　　[email protected], to inquire or discuss accommodation needs.

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