Instructor 130340

University of West Florida; Pensacola, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

University of West Florida seeks an Instructor in Social Work to join the Usha Kundu College of Health. The role focuses on teaching undergraduate courses and contributing to MSW/BSW curricula, with responsibilities including co-directing the field office and overseeing data collection to monitor impact on student learning.

The candidate will engage in curriculum development, collaborate with local agencies to cultivate field placements, and provide service to the department, college, and the

Qualifications

• MSW degree from CSWE-accredited program.
• Active clinical license in Social Work required at appointment.
• Doctoral degree or enrollment in a doctoral program.

Responsibilities

• Teach across BSW and MSW curricula with primary emphasis on undergraduate courses.
• Co-direct and oversee the Social Work Field Office and monitor field placement processes.
• Engage in curriculum development and department activities.
• Collaborate with municipal/regional service agencies to establish field placement sites.

Skills

Online teaching

Curriculum development

Student mentoring

Field education coordination

Education

MSW degree

Clinical social work license

Doctoral degree or active doctoral study

Job description

POSITION DETAILS

Employment based visa sponsorship will be considered for this position.

Position Number: 130340
Classification Title: Instructor
Working Title: Instructor in Social Work
Department: Dept of Social Work
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary Range: Commensurate with experience and education
Pay Basis: Annually

POSITION OVERVIEW

JOB SUMMARY:

The Usha Kundu College of Health (UKCOH) Department of Social Work at UWF seeks a dynamic professional to join its cadre of faculty as an Instructor, with a start date of January 4, 2027. This is a 9-month, full-time, non-tenure-track position. The department offers both a Master in Social Work (MSW) that focuses on clinical practice in behavioral and health care settings and a generalist Bachelor in Social Work (BSW) degree, and the selected candidate will be expected to teach across the BSW and MSW curricula, with a primary emphasis on undergraduate courses.

Position duties include teaching courses across the social work curriculum (undergraduate and/or graduate courses) and serving as the co-director of the field office, with shared responsibility for overseeing field office processes and data collection to monitor the field office's impact on student learning across the social work curriculum (undergraduate and/or graduate courses). This candidate will also actively engage in curriculum development and department activities. The faculty member is expected to work with municipal and regional service organizations to cultivate field placement sites and provide meaningful service to the department, college, and the profession.

Primary responsibilities

• Meet, at a minimum, biweekly with the Department Chair to report on Social Work Field Office activities and concerns.
• Consult promptly within 24 hours or at your earliest convenience, taking into account weekends, holidays, and emergency campus closures, with the Chair and /or relevant program coordinator regarding matters related to students, faculty, or staff.
• Coordinate strategic planning with the Department Chair, BSW Coordinator, and MSW Coordinator.
• Co-Develop and facilitate the Field Office orientation for the UWF SW department.
• Co-Develop and maintain the UWF Social Work Field manual.
• Maintain compliance with UWF and Department of Social Work policies.
• Provide field-related training to seminar instructors, field instructors, and departmental staff.
• Provide active supervision of field staff and support personnel.
• Manage all aspects of the field education program in collaboration with the BSW Field Director.

The University of West Florida, a regional, comprehensive public university serving over 15,000 students, was established in 1963. It is located on a 1,600-acre wooded campus in the westernmost city in the Panhandle region of Florida. Pensacola, the City of Five Flags and the “cradle of naval aviation,” is home to the US Naval Air Station and the Blue Angels (and neighboring Eglin Air Force Base). Pensacola is renowned for its white, sugar-sand beaches and the aquamarine waters of the Gulf of America, labeled the Emerald Coast.

Special Requirements or Considerations of the Job:

• This position requires a criminal background screening.
• This position requires licensure, certification, or other qualifications described in the Special Instructions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Earned a MSW degree from a Council of Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited institution.
• Holds an active clinical license in Social Work at the time of appointment.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Holds a doctoral degree or enrolled in a doctoral program from an accredited institution.
• Motivation and demonstrated experience in delivering engaging high-quality online teaching.
• Ability to teach foundation courses and advanced clinical courses.
• Commitment to purposeful mentoring of BSW and MSW students.

ADDITIONAL POSTING DETAILS

Number of Vacancies:
Work Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, varies based on course assignment
FTE:1.0
Preferred Response Date:10/5/2026