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VISITING INSTRUCTOR - SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK

Requisition # 75954

Position Basics


Type of PositionOTHER
Advertising Ends on:Extended Until Position is Filled
Advertising Started on:Monday, June 1st, 2026
College:College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Department:Social Work

Salary


Salary:Commensurate

Position Details


Full/Part Time Status:Negotiable
Position Description:

VISITING INSTRUCTOR



9-MONTH ACADEMIC APPOINTMENT



SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK



THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA



(Multiple Positions: 50%-100%)



Anticipated Start Date - August 19, 2026



The University of Iowa School of Social Work invites applications for multiple Visiting Instructor positions to teach undergraduate and/or graduate level social work courses in person in Iowa City or Des Moines and online.



A Visiting Instructor position can be full-time (4 courses per semester), ¾ time (3 courses per semester), or half-time (2 courses per semester). The initial appointment is for one year (2026-27). The full-time equivalent salary is $70,000 plus benefits.



For more information about the University of Iowa School of Social Work please see: https://socialwork.uiowa.edu.



To Apply:  Please visit jobs.uiowa.edu and reference Requisition #75952. Please submit a curriculum vitae and/or an annotated resume and a letter of interest. The letter of interest should be a detailed description of your interest in the position, your practice background, and your prior teaching experience. Please also provide contact information for three professional references.



Questions can be directed to:



Miriam J. Landsman, Ph.D., Director



University of Iowa School of Social Work



308 North Hall, Iowa City, IA 52242



miriam-landsman@uiowa.edu



WORK AUTHORIZATION INFORMATION



For H-1B petitions subject to the September 19, 2025 Presidential Proclamation, please note that the department will not cover the $100,000 payment associated with H-1B sponsorship, either at the time of hire or for international travel purposes. We encourage impacted individuals to explore alternative pathways for work authorization. Our team is available to help identify options that may be suitable for your situation.



MISCONDUCT DISCLOSURE



Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.



 

Education Requirement:

  • Master of Social Work (MSW) from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited program.

Required Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated record of at least 3 years, full-time, post-MSW practice.

  • Demonstrated evidence of classroom or synchronous online teaching in social work at the BA or MSW level.

  • Willingness to teach in-person and/or online based on departmental needs

  • Must live in the state of Iowa


Online Application Required Documents


 Curriculum Vitae
Name and Contact Information of References
Letter of Interest
 Number of References:  3

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


Contact Information


Contact:Miriam J Landsman - miriam-landsman@uiowa.edu
Clas-Social Work
North Hall
20 West Davenport Street
351 NH
Iowa City, IA 52242-1223
Department URL: https://socialwork.uiowa.edu/



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