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Title: Clinical 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

Position Summary

The University of Southern Indiana (USI) seeks a Clinical Assistant Professor of Social Work funded through a five-year community partnership with the Good Samaritan Internship Program, with the possibility of extension beyond that period. The faculty member will play a key role in developing a rural and underserved outreach mental/behavioral health program and measuring the program’s success. This position requires teaching up to 6 credit hours a semester in BSW or MSW courses. Position will begin in January 2026, or when filled.

Duties/Responsibilities 

• Identify and collaborate with community stakeholders, service providers and referral networks.
• Lead outreach and engagement strategies to reduce stigma and increase access to behavioral health and substance use resources.
• Plan and deliver community education events, trainings, and forums to promote understanding of mental health and substance use issues.
• Supervise and mentor social work students engaged the outreach initiatives.
• Teach graduate and undergradute courses as needed.
• Collaborate with the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts, Social Work Department Chair, Master of Social Work Program Director, Bachelor of Social Work Program Director and Director of Field Education on program development and strategic planning.
• Conduct ongoing program evaluation and complete biannual reports.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a CSWE-accredited program. Preference given to Doctorate, or ABD candidates.
• Current Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Indiana.
• Minimum of two years of post-MSW clinical practice experience.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience with program evaluation.
• College-level teaching experience.

Preferred Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrated clinical experience working with rural and underserved populations in behavioral/mental health or substance use settings.
• Experience with grant writing and program development.
• Experience supervising social work students or early-career professionals.
• Familiarity with trauma-informed care and culturally responsive practices.

About the College

Information on the College of Liberal Arts may be found at https://www.usi.edu/liberal-arts. 

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. 

• letter of application addressing relevant experience in teaching and clinical Social Work
• current curriculum vitae
• unofficial transcripts
• brief statement of teaching philosophy
• description of research plans

Search Committee Chair:

If you have questions about the open position, please contact Dr. Wendy Turner, search committee chair, at wturner@usi.edu.

Best Consideration Date:

For best consideration, please submit materials by November 21, 2025.

Pre-Employment Screening

A background check will be required for employment in this position.

Authorization to Work in the United States

USI will not sponsor an employment-related visa for this position.

Interview Accommodations

Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact the manager of Employment at mcweinzapf@usi.edu or (812) 464-1840. Contacting the manager of Employment is intended for use in seeking disability-related accommodations only. For general applicant inquiries, contact Human Resources at HumanRes@usi.edu or (812) 464-1815.

EEO Statement

USI is an Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities