Social Work Jobs in Illinois

Full-time Faculty Positions

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Posting Details

Job ID: 164244

Rank: Instructor/Professional Lecturer
College/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 January 2026.

The Department of Social Work is recruiting one term faculty member with expertise in teaching Human Behavior and the Social Environment (HBSE I & II), and additional expertise in teaching field seminar with field liaison responsibilities, professional writing and program evaluation.

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.

Qualifications

Candidates must possess an MSW and a Ph.D. in Social Work or a related field. DePaul seeks candidates with demonstrated experience with diverse teaching modalities.

Application Instructions:

Please electronically submit:

• 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

Preliminary interviews will occur over Zoom with in person interviews 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).

Salary Information:

The salary range for this 10-month position is $54,100 - $60,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.