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Full-time Faculty Positions
Full-time faculty positions will be posted on a per-opening basis. Postings are organized by college/school and department. Applicants will be evaluated at the college/school level for the position which they are submitting an application. Unless noted by a close date, positions will remain open until they are filled. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
Below you will find the details for the posting including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening or submitting your interest in teaching. To apply for the position, please click the link/button.
Posting Details
Job ID: 186584
Rank: Instructor/Professional LecturerCollege/School: Chicago, IL - College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
Position Description:The Department of Social Work at DePaul University, in Chicago, Illinois, invites applications for a term line faculty position with an appointment beginning Fall 2026.
The Department of Social Work is recruiting one term faculty member with expertise in teaching Foundation Practice, and additional expertise in teaching field seminar with field liaison responsibilities, professional writing, fund development, and program evaluation.
We seek applicants who are committed to teaching excellence. DePaul is primarily a teaching institution. We want applicants who are committed to teaching excellence. A successful candidate is capable of teaching across the curriculum. The position has a teaching load of 9 courses over a three-term quarter system of 10 weeks each. All courses are taught in person in DePaul’s loop campus. Additionally, the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to and participate in the life and development of the department by attending departmental meetings and other events.
Candidates must possess at least an MSW or a Ph.D. in Social Work or a related field. DePaul seeks candidates with demonstrated experience with diverse teaching modalities. A candidate with a social work clinical license is a plus.
Application Instructions:Applicants should electronically submit the following documents:
- Cover letter
- CV
- Personal Statement of Teaching
- Copies of student evaluations of teaching
- Official transcripts
- Letters of recommendation (3) that can speak to your teaching competency
Interviews will occur over Zoom for finalists.
General Compensation/Benefits Statement
DePaul University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the qualifications, education, experience, and training of the selected candidate, the scope and responsibilities of the position, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.
DePaul University offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, and tuition benefit. Further information regarding benefits can be found here: https://offices.depaul.edu/human-resources/benefits/Pages/default.aspx.
About DePaul University's Academic Calendar
Except for the College of Law, DePaul University operates on a quarter system. Classes in Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters are 11 weeks in length (including finals week) and Summer courses, in two sessions, are typically 5 weeks in length. The College of Law operates on the semester system. Classes in the Fall and Spring semesters are 16 weeks in length (including finals week) and it offers a Summer Session of 7 weeks (including final exams).
Full-time Faculty Positions
Full-time faculty positions will be posted on a per-opening basis. Postings are organized by college/school and department. Applicants will be evaluated at the college/school level for the position which they are submitting an application. Unless noted by a close date, positions will remain open until they are filled. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
Below you will find the details for the posting including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening or submitting your interest in teaching. To apply for the position, please click the link/button.
Posting Details
Job ID: 186584
Rank: Instructor/Professional LecturerCollege/School: Chicago, IL - College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
Position Description:The Department of Social Work at DePaul University, in Chicago, Illinois, invites applications for a term line faculty position with an appointment beginning Fall 2026.
The Department of Social Work is recruiting one term faculty member with expertise in teaching Foundation Practice, and additional expertise in teaching field seminar with field liaison responsibilities, professional writing, fund development, and program evaluation.
We seek applicants who are committed to teaching excellence. DePaul is primarily a teaching institution. We want applicants who are committed to teaching excellence. A successful candidate is capable of teaching across the curriculum. The position has a teaching load of 9 courses over a three-term quarter system of 10 weeks each. All courses are taught in person in DePaul’s loop campus. Additionally, the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to and participate in the life and development of the department by attending departmental meetings and other events.
Candidates must possess at least an MSW or a Ph.D. in Social Work or a related field. DePaul seeks candidates with demonstrated experience with diverse teaching modalities. A candidate with a social work clinical license is a plus.
Application Instructions:Applicants should electronically submit the following documents:
- Cover letter
- CV
- Personal Statement of Teaching
- Copies of student evaluations of teaching
- Official transcripts
- Letters of recommendation (3) that can speak to your teaching competency
Interviews will occur over Zoom for finalists.
General Compensation/Benefits Statement
DePaul University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the qualifications, education, experience, and training of the selected candidate, the scope and responsibilities of the position, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.
DePaul University offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, and tuition benefit. Further information regarding benefits can be found here: https://offices.depaul.edu/human-resources/benefits/Pages/default.aspx.
About DePaul University's Academic Calendar
Except for the College of Law, DePaul University operates on a quarter system. Classes in Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters are 11 weeks in length (including finals week) and Summer courses, in two sessions, are typically 5 weeks in length. The College of Law operates on the semester system. Classes in the Fall and Spring semesters are 16 weeks in length (including finals week) and it offers a Summer Session of 7 weeks (including final exams).
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Who's Hiring
- Enhabit Home Health & Hospice29E
- Kaiser Permanente28
- Allegheny Health Network10
- Amedisys6A
- Brigham Young University6
Top Industries Hiring
- Education46
- Healthcare & Medical Services35
- Government & Public Sector6
- Non-Profit & Social Services2
- Agriculture & Farming1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in social work jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program
- Active state licensure such as LSW, LCSW, or LMSW depending on the role
- Experience with case management, crisis intervention, or direct client services
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems or case management software
- Knowledge of community resources, benefits programs, and referral processes
- Ability to complete mandated reporter training and pass a background check
Tips for Your Social Work Job Search
List your licensure tier prominently
Employers screen for BSW, MSW, LSW, LCSW, and LCSW-C credentials before reading anything else. Put your current license, the issuing state, and expiration date in a dedicated line at the top of your resume, not buried in an education section.
Tailor your resume to the population served
A child protective services role and an inpatient psychiatric role both say social worker, but hiring managers want evidence you've worked with their specific population. Rewrite your bullet points to match the age group, setting, and presenting issues named in each posting.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists social work openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Translate case management metrics into impact
Vague statements like 'managed a caseload' tell hiring managers nothing. Describe the caseload size, the intervention types you used, and what outcomes shifted for clients, such as reduced crisis calls or successful reunifications, so your experience reads as evidence, not job description.
Prepare for scenario-based interview questions
Social work interviews routinely use behavioral and ethical scenarios: a client discloses abuse, a family refuses services, or a colleague crosses a professional boundary. Practice structured responses that name the ethical principle, the immediate action, and how you documented it.
Negotiate supervision hours into your offer
If you're working toward clinical licensure, the number of supervised hours an employer offers per month is a concrete benefit worth negotiating alongside salary. Ask whether a licensed supervisor is on staff, how often supervision meetings are held, and whether hours are documented in the format your state board requires.
Social Work Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most social workers?
The companies hiring the most social workers right now include Enhabit Home Health & Hospice, Kaiser Permanente, and Allegheny Health Network, with the largest share of openings in New York, California, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hospital systems, county human services agencies, and community mental health centers consistently account for the bulk of active postings.
How many social work jobs are remote?
About 33% of social work openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with the highest remote share in telehealth counseling, care coordination, and utilization review roles. Field-based positions in child welfare, school social work, and crisis response remain predominantly in-person due to the direct client contact those settings require.
How do you become a social worker?
You earn a bachelor's degree in social work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, then apply for your state's entry-level license, typically an LSW or BSW-level credential. Clinical roles require a master's degree in social work plus a set number of supervised practice hours before you sit for the LCSW or equivalent exam. Requirements differ by state, so confirm the exact hour and supervision requirements with your state licensing board.
How do you get hired in social work with little experience?
Focus on roles that explicitly accept new graduates, such as case aide, social work technician, or family support specialist positions, which treat field placement hours as qualifying experience. Highlight your supervised practicum in detail, name the population you served, the interventions you used, and the outcomes you tracked. County agencies and large nonprofit providers often hire entry-level candidates and provide structured supervision toward licensure as part of the job.
What does the social work interview process look like?
Most social work interviews start with a phone screen focused on licensure status and availability, followed by a panel interview with a hiring manager and at least one peer. Expect scenario questions drawn from real situations: a client in crisis, a mandatory reporting decision, or a boundary challenge with a family member. Some employers add a written case vignette or ask you to walk through how you'd document a specific client interaction before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to social work jobs?
You can find and apply to social work jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your license level, specialization, and preferred setting, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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