Entry Level Social Work Jobs
New grad social work jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where internship placements and field practicum hours can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Education, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Government & Public Sector, with employers like Virginia Commonwealth University, Metropolitan State University of Denver, and University of California - San Francisco hiring at this level now.
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Assistant Professor of Social Work – Behavioral Sciences Department
Position Description
The Social Work Program in Purdue University Northwest’s Department of Behavioral Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track position, as Assistant Professor. The position is ideally to begin August 16, 2027. Candidates must be able to 1) perform high-quality teaching, scholarship and service; and participate 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 across BASW and MSW curriculum; 5) teach 4 courses each semester (tenure-track assistant professors normally have a reduced teaching load of 3 courses through penultimate year). 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.
Position Requirements for Assistant Professor
- Earned Doctoral Degree in Social Work or a closely related discipline by August 2027
- MSW from a CSWE-accredited program, or recognition of credentials by the International Social Work
Degree Recognition and Evaluation Service (ISWDRES)
Two years post-MSW practice experience and University teaching experience, preferred
University Profile
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is a student-centered university that transforms lives through innovative education, impactful research and community engagement. Located in Northwest Indiana in the greater Chicago area and near the Indiana Dunes National Park, PNW serves approximately 9,000 students, including 6,000 core students, in a wide range of academic programs at the baccalaureate, master’s and applied doctoral levels.
Purdue Northwest employs more than 1,000 faculty and staff members for operations at its main campus in Hammond, IN, and its branch campus in Westville, IN. PNW’s values reflect the university’s commitment to respect, innovation, a student-centric university, and excellence.
PNW is consistently ranked among the best public regional universities in U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Colleges report and is recognized as a First Scholars institution as well an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University. With its vision to cultivate leaders, inspire excellence, and impact our world, PNW advances the socioeconomic mobility of its students and positively impacts regional development.
College Profile
The College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences serves over 1,400 undergraduate students and 170 graduate students across a wide range of programs. In addition to the Behavioral Sciences Department, other administrative units within the college include:
- Communication and Creative Arts
- English and World Languages
- History, Philosophy, Politics, and Economics
- Psychology
- School of Education & Counseling
The College also houses the Community Counseling Center that provides quality affordable mental health and the Institute for Social and Policy Research, which uses social science and policy analysis methods to find solutions to educational, social, and health‐related challenges facing the citizens of Northwest Indiana and the Chicago metropolitan region.
How to Apply
To apply, submit a cover letter, CV, contact information for three references, teaching evaluation reports, and up to two publications or writing samples. In the cover letter, please include your teaching philosophy and a statement of your commitment to anti oppressive social work practice with examples of how you have fostered them. Screening of applications will begin immediately. Applications must be received by October 22, 2026 to receive full consideration. For questions about this position, please contact Dr. Shreya Bhandari, Search Committee Chair, at bhanda15@pnw.edu.
Employment is contingent upon completion of successful background check.
Purdue University Northwest is an equal opportunity/equal access university.
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Job Summary
Assistant Professor of Social Work – Behavioral Sciences Department
Position Description
The Social Work Program in Purdue University Northwest’s Department of Behavioral Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track position, as Assistant Professor. The position is ideally to begin August 16, 2027. Candidates must be able to 1) perform high-quality teaching, scholarship and service; and participate 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 across BASW and MSW curriculum; 5) teach 4 courses each semester (tenure-track assistant professors normally have a reduced teaching load of 3 courses through penultimate year). 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.
Position Requirements for Assistant Professor
- Earned Doctoral Degree in Social Work or a closely related discipline by August 2027
- MSW from a CSWE-accredited program, or recognition of credentials by the International Social Work
Degree Recognition and Evaluation Service (ISWDRES)
Two years post-MSW practice experience and University teaching experience, preferred
University Profile
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is a student-centered university that transforms lives through innovative education, impactful research and community engagement. Located in Northwest Indiana in the greater Chicago area and near the Indiana Dunes National Park, PNW serves approximately 9,000 students, including 6,000 core students, in a wide range of academic programs at the baccalaureate, master’s and applied doctoral levels.
Purdue Northwest employs more than 1,000 faculty and staff members for operations at its main campus in Hammond, IN, and its branch campus in Westville, IN. PNW’s values reflect the university’s commitment to respect, innovation, a student-centric university, and excellence.
PNW is consistently ranked among the best public regional universities in U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Colleges report and is recognized as a First Scholars institution as well an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University. With its vision to cultivate leaders, inspire excellence, and impact our world, PNW advances the socioeconomic mobility of its students and positively impacts regional development.
College Profile
The College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences serves over 1,400 undergraduate students and 170 graduate students across a wide range of programs. In addition to the Behavioral Sciences Department, other administrative units within the college include:
- Communication and Creative Arts
- English and World Languages
- History, Philosophy, Politics, and Economics
- Psychology
- School of Education & Counseling
The College also houses the Community Counseling Center that provides quality affordable mental health and the Institute for Social and Policy Research, which uses social science and policy analysis methods to find solutions to educational, social, and health‐related challenges facing the citizens of Northwest Indiana and the Chicago metropolitan region.
How to Apply
To apply, submit a cover letter, CV, contact information for three references, teaching evaluation reports, and up to two publications or writing samples. In the cover letter, please include your teaching philosophy and a statement of your commitment to anti oppressive social work practice with examples of how you have fostered them. Screening of applications will begin immediately. Applications must be received by October 22, 2026 to receive full consideration. For questions about this position, please contact Dr. Shreya Bhandari, Search Committee Chair, at bhanda15@pnw.edu.
Employment is contingent upon completion of successful background check.
Purdue University Northwest is an equal opportunity/equal access university.
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Entry Level Social Work Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level social work job?
Entry level social work employers look for completed field placement hours, a relevant bachelor's or master's degree in social work, and familiarity with case management or client documentation. Candidates who can show direct client contact experience from internships, practicum rotations, or volunteer work have a clear edge. Tailoring your resume to highlight specific populations you have worked with, such as youth, older adults, or families in crisis, also strengthens your application.
Which companies hire entry level social works?
Companies hiring entry level social works right now include Virginia Commonwealth University, Metropolitan State University of Denver, and University of California - San Francisco, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from community health organizations, government agencies, school districts, and nonprofit service providers who regularly onboard new graduates into supervised roles.
Are there remote entry level social work jobs?
Yes, though most positions at this level are still on-site given the hands-on nature of the work. About 13% of entry level social work openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with those roles most often found in case management, care coordination, or telephone-based counseling support rather than direct in-person services.
Are these new grad social work jobs?
Yes, the listings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior roles designed for people early in their social work career. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or supervised practicum hours toward requirements, or explicitly states that a strong academic background or volunteer history can substitute for paid work experience.
Which industries hire the most entry level social works?
Entry Level social work roles concentrate in Education, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Government & Public Sector, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Those sectors drive the most entry level hiring because they rely on a steady pipeline of new graduates to fill frontline case management, crisis intervention, and client support positions that require direct practice skills over seniority.