University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Social Work Open Rank Faculty

University of Wisconsin Milwaukee · Contract

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88Lottery-free
Cap-exempt (no lottery)100
Sponsors year-round90
Entry-level history60
PERM / green-card track50
Fits your clock70

Files H-1B any time — no cap, no lottery. The 2026 weighted-selection rule doesn't touch it, which makes this the strongest structural path for entry-level talent. Pay is often lower, but your odds of staying are dramatically higher.

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Employer immigration record

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Green-card filing pattern in this occupation

Context, not a finding about this posting: of this employer's 7 green-card filings in this occupation, 100% were for a worker who already held the job.

States it is exempt from the H-1B cap

In 1 Department of Labor filing, this employer states it is an institution of higher education — one of the statutory grounds for exemption from the H-1B cap. Cap-exempt employers can file year-round without entering the lottery.Employer's own attestation on a Department of Labor wage determination, not a USCIS determination — exemption is decided per petition.

Green-card follow-through: 17%

Of 6 labor certifications old enough to have been used, 5 expired without the employer filing the next step. Median time from filing to decision: 503 days.100% of their filings were for a worker who already held the job.Only certifications past the 180-day window are counted — recent ones cannot have expired yet.

Files H-1B transfers

1 transfer filing in the last year, covering 1 worker. Median labor-condition decision: 7 days. An employer that already files transfers is one that can take over an existing H-1B.

Sourced from Department of Labor LCA, PERM and prevailing-wage disclosure data. Employer matching is by name, so figures may be split across an employer's legal entities. Absence of a filing means none appears in our copy of the data, not that none exists.

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About the role

  • The standard teaching load is 4 courses per year (2 courses per semester).
  • The anticipated start date for the 9-month annual appointment is August 23 rd, 2027.
  • Key Job Responsibilities: Department: The Helen Bader School of Social Welfare is comprised of the Department of Social Work and the Department of Criminal Justice & Criminology.

Requirements

  • Applicants who are ABD will be considered if completion of the degree is imminent (received on or before the start date of the position).

Nice to have

  • Demonstrated ability to produce significant research
  • Demonstrated ability to successfully teach undergraduate and graduate courses
  • Applicants are required to apply online via Workday
  • A completed application will include 1) a letter of interest, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) a professional writing sample, and 4) c ontact information for three professional references.
  • Note: Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application to ensure full consideration.
  • Additional documents submitted aside from these required materials will not be considered.
  • In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from the candidates' application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they may be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.
  • This is a continuous recruitment with an initial review date of October 10, 2026.

Compensation

  • The target hiring salary is a minimum of $88,000 on a 9-month, academic basis.
  • Final salary offer will be contingent upon rank and skills and abilities demonstrated throughout the selection process.
  • The standard teaching load is 4 courses per year (2 courses per semester).
  • The anticipated start date for the 9-month annual appointment is August 23 rd, 2027.

Benefits

  • Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability.
  • If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or 414-229-4463.
  • This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.

Company info

  • The Department is known for its commitment to collaborative partnerships with community and governmental organizations in southeast Wisconsin and beyond through research and student engagement.
  • We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Equal opportunity

  • Equal Opportunity Employer

This listing is sourced directly from University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.