Tenure Track Assistant Professor/Lecturer

The Department of Sociology, Criminology, and Social Work invites applications for a full-time faculty member in our undergraduate Social Work program for the 2027-28 academic year. Appointment will be at the rank of tenure track assistant professor or lecturer depending on qualifications. The salary range for the Tenure Track Lecturer position is $56,000-$58,000. The salary range for the Tenure Track Assistant Professor is $60,000-$63,000. Classes will be delivered in person on campus. 

The successful candidate must hold an MSW from a CSWE-accredited program and at least two years of post-master's social work degree practice experience in social work. A doctoral degree in Social Work (Ph.D. or DSW) is preferred. A minimum of two years of teaching experience at the undergraduate level and a record of publication is desirable. Preference will be given to candidates who are licensed in a state or eligible for licensure (LCSW or LSW). Experience in both a social work agency and educational settings is strongly preferred. 

The undergraduate Social Work Program at Bradley University has been accredited since 1999 and was last reaccredited in 2023. At Bradley University, you are not just taking a faculty position; you are joining a deeply collaborative community dedicated to student success and regional impact. Our Department of Sociology, Criminology, and Social Work offers an intimate teaching environment where you can truly mentor the next generation of changemakers. The University and the larger Peoria area offer Social Work faculty an immediate platform for meaningful research, community partnership, and a high quality of life.

To apply, please submit a letter of application that summarizes your professional qualifications, teaching experience, and research activities (if applicable), and potential contributions to diversity in teaching, research, or service; a CV; and a list of at least three professional references with complete contact information.

Please submit all materials at the time of initial application. 

Review of applications will begin November 23, 2027, and continue until the position is filled.

Employment with Bradley University is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check. 

New Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Bradley University offers a competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and disability coverages, FSA, HSA, and retirement plan options. Bradley also offers significant higher education cost savings for employees and dependents through the Tuition Remission program. Information regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.bradley.edu/offices/business/human-resources/benefits/

Bradley University is a top-ranked, private university in Peoria, Illinois, offering nearly 5,000 undergraduate and graduate students’ opportunities, choices, and resources to build their futures. Innovation, action, and collaboration drive Bradley students to generate ideas and create solutions that remake the world around them. Our comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate academic programs includes business, communications, education, engineering, fine arts, health sciences, liberal arts and sciences, and technology.

Bradley University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The administration, faculty and staff are committed to attracting qualified candidates from underrepresented groups.