Instructor I, Social Work

Job Summary

The Department of Social Work at Florida Gulf Coast University invites applications for a full-time, continuing appointment, twelve-month position beginning August 2024. Candidate’s primary appointment will be teaching coursework in the MSW and BSW programs.
Florida Gulf Coast University is a comprehensive university dedicated to quality education, research, and service. All faculty are expected to: be excellent teachers, responsive to changing professional needs; be committed to innovative delivery of instruction resulting in improved student learning; be committed to effective use of technology including distance learning; and provide service to the College, University and Community. Teaching assignments may be on the main campus or at off-campus sites within our region.
FGCU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity and Access Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, genetic predisposition, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, veteran status, and any other protected class(es), as required by applicable state and federal law, as well as University regulations and policies.

Job Description

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Teach a 4/4/3 (Fall/Spring/Summer) load of core and/or elective social work courses per academic year courses in the MSW and BSW programs.
• Provide professional academic advisement to students; contribute to course and/or curriculum development.
• Actively participate in service to the department, college, university, and community.
• Serves on department, college committees as required.
• Attends faculty and college meetings as required.
• Be available for scheduled office hours as posted.

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work degree from a CSWE-accredited social work program.
• Two years practice experience in clinical social work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching social work courses at either the MSW or BSW level.
• Expertise in mental health, substance use disorder, trauma-informed care.
• Experience with the development and delivery of on-line coursework.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge in clinical social work practice.
• Knowledge and commitment to the NASW Code of Ethics.
• Knowledge or commitment to the use of technology in university teaching and distance learning.
• Interest in collaborating both within and outside the University in the development and delivery of instruction resulting in improved student learning. Must value service to the community and university.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Appointment will be made on a 12-month multi-year appointment basis available August 2024.

Because applications and materials are subject to public review and retention under Florida’s Public Records Law, please DO NOT send examples of your project/ scholarship unless requested to do so. Therefore, all submitted materials including articles, disks, slides, books, etc., become the property of FGCU and CANNOT BE RETURNED. As applicable, finalists will be notified of the need to submit specific additional materials. Such materials will become the property of FGCU.

Under Florida’s Public Records law, applications will be available for public review upon request.

Required Application Materials

• Unofficial Transcripts
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Scholarship
• Five (5) Professional References
• Copy of professional Social Work licenses

The position is listed as “open until filled”, however applications received by February 18, 2024 will receive priority consideration.

Salary commensurate with education and experience.