Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor - Family Science & Social Work

Hendler Family Brewing Co.; Oxford (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami University seeks Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor in the Family Science and Social Work Department to teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in social work. Appointment begins August 17, 2026 with potential renewal up to five years, subject to performance and funding.

Two positions are available. The College of Education, Health and Society (EHS) supports cross-disciplinary collaboration across six departments and values diverse perspectives.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or terminal degree required by date of appointment.
• Minimum of two years of practice experience post-master’s for Visiting Assistant Professor.
• Master’s (or ABD) in Social Work with two years of practice for Instructor.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in social work.
• Possibly renew appointment for up to five years contingent on performance and funding.
• Two positions available to be filled.

Skills

Teaching experience

Online/Hybrid instruction

Social work practice experience

Education

Ph.D. or terminal degree in Family Science or Social Work

Master's in Social Work (or ABD)

Job description

Job Title

Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor - Family Science &Social Work

Department

Family Science and Social Work Department JM

Worker Type

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Pay Type

Salary

Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position,education, and experience.

Benefit Eligible

Yes

Screening Date

2026-03-04

Job Description Summary

Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor to teach undergraduateand/or graduate courses in social work in the Department of FamilyScience and Social Work. Appointment begins August 17, 2026 with the possibility of renewal for up to five years contingent on performance and funding.

Two positions available to be filled.

Job Description

Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor to teach undergraduateand/or graduate courses in social work in the Department of FamilyScience and Social Work. Appointment begins August 17, 2026 with the possibility of renewal for up to five years contingent on performance and funding. Two positions available to be filled.

The College of Education, Health and Society (EHS) was founded in 1902, and was Miami University’s first professional school and home to Miami’s first graduate of color. The College embraces the rich opportunities available for cross-disciplinary collaboration across its six departments (Educational Leadership; Educational Psychology; Family Science and Social Work; Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health; Sport Leadership and Management; and Teacher Education).

Minimum Qualifications:

Ph.D. or terminal degree in Family Science or Social Work, or closely related field by date of appointment and a minimum of two years of practice experience post master’s degree achievement for appointment as Visiting Assistant Professor; Master's (or ABD) in Social Work or closely related field by date of appointment and a minimum of two years of practice experience post master’s degree achievement for appointment as Instructor.

Consideration may be given to candidates with applied professional experience, including but not limited to a minimum of five years practice experience post master’s degree achievement; those holding licensure (e.g., LSW, LISW, LISW-S) in social work; and experience teaching hybrid or fully online as well as face-to-face courses.

Additional Position Information (if applicable)

Required Application Documents

Resume/ Cover Letter

Special Instructions (if applicable)

None

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke-and tobacco-free campuses.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

Reasonable Accommodations

Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to [e-mail] or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here.

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Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to [e-mail] or 513-529-3560.

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