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About SSA

Faculty and Staff Positions

All available positions at The School of Social Service Administration can be found online through The University's employment website. Please click here to search staff positions.

The School of Social Service Administration is a graduate school of social work and social welfare that offers degrees at the Master's and Ph.D. levels. The School invites applications for faculty positions at all ranks. Although the positions are open to specialization, our strongest priorities are in the areas of social work practice (with particular interest in candidates who are able to teach direct practice methods, cognitive treatment, or social work with older adults) and social policy (with preference for candidates with expertise in poverty and inequality, social stratification, or immigration). We are also interested in applications from scholars who bring an international perspective to the study of policy, nonprofit/NGO management, or social work practice.

Applicants must possess a doctorate (or be nearing completion of dissertation) in social work or a related social science field and a strong commitment to research, teaching and service. For positions in social work practice, a Master's degree in social work and direct practice experience are preferred, though we will also consider candidates with complementary training and experience in psychology or a related field. For all positions, preference will be given to candidates with applied research interests relevant to disadvantaged populations. The University of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS WILL BEGIN SEPTEMBER 15, 2007

Applicants should submit a cover letter, a statement which outlines research and teaching interests, a curriculum vita, the names of three references, and a sample of current writings. For applications for the level of Assistant Professor we prefer that applicants include a copy of the dissertation or dissertation proposal. Materials may be submitted to:

Faculty Search Committee
The School of Social Service Administration
The University of Chicago
969 East 60th Street
Chicago, Illinois 60637