The Department of Sociology, Criminology, and Social Work invites applications for an undergraduate Social Work Program Director to begin in January 2026. Appointment will be at the rank of tenure track assistant professor, tenure track associate professor, or tenured associate professor, depending on qualifications.

Candidate must hold an MSW with two years of social work practice experience and a Ph.D. in Social Work. It is preferred that the candidate have a minimum of five-years of experience teaching at the undergraduate level and a record of publications. Preference will be given to candidates who are licensed in Illinois or eligible for Illinois licensure (LCSW or LSW). A record of successful experience in administration and a collaborative management style in a social work agency or educational setting are strongly preferred. Bradley University is a national leader in student engagement. Candidates with work experience at institutions comparable to Bradley University with both BSW and MSW programs are strongly preferred. Experience in grant funding to include community-based learning for students would be desirable.

The Social Work Program at Bradley University has been accredited since 1999 and was last reaccredited in 2023. Candidates must demonstrate knowledge of CSWE EPAS and the reaccreditation process. Experience in writing a reaccreditation self-study is preferred.

Please submit a letter of interest, a statement of teaching philosophy, a statement of current research program, CV, transcripts (copies are acceptable), and a list of at least three references. Information regarding how the candidate has or can contribute to diversity in teaching, research, or service should be provided in a stand-alone diversity statement.

Please submit all materials at time of application.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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

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 6,000 undergraduate and graduate student’s 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.