Instructor, Social Work - 130340

University of West Florida; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of West Florida invites applications for an Instructor, Social Work (9-month, non-tenure-track) to begin January 4, 2027. The role focuses on teaching undergraduate courses within the BSW curriculum, with cross-coverage of MSW offerings and a co-director role for the field office to monitor placement impact.

Ideal candidates hold an MSW from a CSWE-accredited program, possess an active clinical license, and show strong online teaching capability. Doctoral study is preferred.

Qualifications

• MSW degree from CSWE-accredited program required.
• Active clinical social work license at appointment.
• PhD or doctoral study preferred for advanced teaching and mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Teach across BSW and MSW curricula, undergraduate emphasis.
• Co-direct the field office and oversee field placement processes.
• Participate in curriculum development and department activities.
• Engage with municipal/regional agencies to cultivate field sites.
• Contribute to service to the department, college, and profession.

Skills

Online teaching

Curriculum development

Student mentoring

Collaboration with field offices

Education

MSW degree from CSWE-accredited program

Doctoral degree preferred

Job description

Instructor, Social Work - 130340

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.

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.

Preferred 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.

Desired Start Date: January 4, 2027

Preferred Response Date: October 5, 2026, will remain open until filled.

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 nand 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.

The University of West Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Access/Disabled/Veteran employer.

Any individual requiring special accommodation to apply is requested to advise UWF by contacting UWF Human Resources at 850.474.2694.

A criminal background check is required for successful candidates.

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All applications for employment at the University are subject to the Florida public records.