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Assistant Clinical Lecturer or Assistant Clinical Professor of Social Work

Ball State University
dental insurance, life insurance, parental leave, sick time
United States, Indiana, Muncie
2000 West University Avenue (Show on map)
Jul 22, 2025

Position Title:

Assistant Clinical Lecturer or Assistant Clinical Professor of Social Work

Compensation:

$50,000-$60000

Department:

Department of Social Work

Start Date:

08/15/2025

About this opportunity:

Applications are invited for three full-time, nontenure track faculty appointments in the Department of Social Work, available for the Fall Semester 2025.

Applications will be accepted through August 4, 2025.

Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

What you'll do and what you will bring:

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Teach twelve (12) hours of Social Work courses each Fall and Spring academic semesters. Teaching assignments may include social work practice, addictions and mental health, diversity, theory, social welfare policy, practice and program evaluation, field practicum, or other areas based on their practice expertise.

  • Provide clinical or macro practice supervision to students through classroom and practicum placements.

  • Actively contribute to the intellectual and professional life of the Department of Social Work, College of Health, and the social work community at the local, and state levels.

  • Perform other related duties as assigned by the Department Chair.

Minimum Qualifications:

For Assistant Clinical Lecturer

  • Applicants must hold a masters in Social Work from a CSWE accredited program

  • Must have at least two (2) years post-MSW practice experience,

  • Must have experience teaching at the undergraduate or graduate level in any of the following areas: social work practice, addictions and mental health, diversity, theory, social welfare policy, practice and program evaluation, field practicum, or other areas based on practice expertise.

For Assistant Clinical Professor

  • Applicants must hold a doctorate (i.e., PhD, DSW, DrPH, EdD) and

  • Must have at least two (2) years post-MSW practice experience,

  • Must have experience teaching at the undergraduate or graduate level in any of the following areas: social work practice, addictions and mental health, diversity, theory, social welfare policy, practice and program evaluation, field practicum, or other areas based on practice expertise

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Advanced license in social work and/or addictions (LSW, LCSW, or LCAC)

  • Three (3) or more years of post-MSW practice experience

  • Three (3) or more years working in rural communities

  • Two (2) or more years of teaching experience at the graduate level

  • Expertise in substance use disorders, rural practice, health care, or gerontology

  • Excellent team facilitation skills and/or expertise in interprofessional education (IPE)

  • History of professional service (eg., non-profit board, professional organization)

  • Experience with paneling is a plus (eg., Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance)

How to apply:

For inquiries about this opportunity please contact:

  • Dr. Greta Slater, Chairperson - gslater@bsu.edu

  • Shannon Staton, Associate Professor of Practice - sstaton@bsu.edu

Required Application Documents:

1. Cover Letter

2. Curriculum Vitae

(Do not use the "autofill from resume" feature.)

What we offer:

At Ball State University, we understand the importance of balancing professional responsibilities with personal well-being. That's why we offer 12 paid sick days and 10 holidays a year. Plus, our paid parental leave (6 weeks) is there for life's most significant moments. We offer affordable health and dental insurance, robust long-term disability and life insurance plans, as well a range of retirement benefits to provide financial security to you and your family. These benefits ensure that you can focus on your work and personal growth without worrying about the unexpected.

When you work for us, you are family. And to show our support of your family, we will cover 90 percent of your child's (or children's) undergraduate college tuition at Ball State. This offer is good from the very first day you start. It's just one way we do our part to uplift you.

Let's fly together toward a secure and prosperous tomorrow.

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