Associate/Assistant Dean Opportunities

The Indiana University School of Social Work (IUSSW) invites applications for two Associate/Assistant Dean positions – Associate/Assistant Dean for Diversity Affairs (starting in January or July 2023, located in Indianapolis), and Associate Dean and MSW Program Director of the Bloomington campus (starting in July 2023). Both opportunities are 12-month positions.

The IUSSW, founded in 1911, is a university-wide system school with CSWE-accredited MSW and BSW Programs since 1923 and 1975 respectively, reaffirmed in 2021. School headquarters are located in Indianapolis at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) with programs on seven IU campuses. The School’s annual enrollment totals approximately 1,800 students across programs (PhD, MSW, BSW) and campuses.  Now in its fifth year of leadership under Dean Tamara S. Davis, the School is working from a strategic plan - https://socialwork.iu.edu/strategic-plan/ - to advance impact, with an expressed commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) serving as a central guiding pillar.  The School is a founding member of the University’s health sciences Interprofessional Practice and Education Center, providing opportunities for students and faculty.  IU provides faculty opportunities for competitive funding to support timely and innovative research. See our recent Commitment to Research magazine to learn more about our faculty and student research - https://socialwork.iu.edu/research/magazine/.

The IU Bloomington Associate Dean/MSW Program Director responsibilities include program administration, teaching, research, and service duties. Essential qualifications include tenured rank in the School of Social Work; earned doctorate in social work or related field; and an MSW with two years post-MSW practice experience. Review of applications will begin in November 2022.

Complete job announcement and application link - https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/14305

The Associate/Assistant Dean for Diversity Affairs will oversee key diversity related efforts of the School and the implementation and assessment of the School’s diversity strategic plan initiatives, work collaboratively with the school's dean, senior leadership, and School community. This administrative position is available to faculty (open rank) or staff, with title based on rank of individual hired. Essential qualifications include a minimum of a Master’s degree - Doctoral degree preferred - plus a minimum of five years of diversity related professional experience. A background in social work education is preferred. For priority consideration, please apply by November 6, 2022.

Complete job announcement and application link - https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/14309