VISITING INSTRUCTOR - SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK

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), 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.

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

• 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

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