Assistant Professor of Instruction- School of Social Work at University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida

Job Description:

Department: School of Social Work

College/Division: College of Behavioral and Community Sciences

Salary Plan: Faculty

Hiring Salary/Salary Range: Commensurate with experience

The University of South Florida, School of Social Work invites applications for 2 Assistant Professor of Instruction and/or Assistant Instructors (non-tenure track). One position will be on the Tampa campus and the second position will be on the Sarasota-Manatee campus. The position is set to begin December 20, 2024. The position is dedicated to providing instruction in the BSW and MSW programs and contributing to the service needs in the School. Preference will be given to applicants who have the ability to teach across the curriculum and also have a strong clinical background. Term of appointment shall be 12 months continual appointment subject to annual evaluations. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Promotional opportunities are provided in accordance with University of South Florida Career Path for Instructors: Promotion Guidelines. Candidates should demonstrate strong cultural humility, verbal communication and interpersonal skills necessary for effective collaboration with a diverse community of students, faculty, staff, and external constituents. https://www.usf.edu/cbcs/social-work/.

USF Social Work faculty members contribute to the mission of the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences by preparing professional social workers to engage in Evidence Based social work practice and lifelong engagement in advocacy and social justice. Please see the following website for additional information about the School of Social Work and our commitment to diversity and social justice: http://socialwork.cbcs.usf.edu/ .

For more information regarding the search, please connect with the search committee Chair John Rutledge at johnr@usf.edu

Minimum Qualifications:

• MSW from a CSWE accredited School of Social Work
• Two years of full-time or the equivalent of part-time post-graduate social work practice experience
• Teaching and or training experience in social work education

• Administrative experience in social work education and/or leadership in a human service agency
• Experience in creating and developing community partnerships
• Evaluation experience consistent with CSWE accreditation standards
• Online teaching experience in social work education
• Supervisory experience with students or staff
• State licensure in any state
• Ph.D. in Social Work or related area or DSW

Criteria for the evaluation of candidates

To ensure the fair and equitable evaluation of all candidates, the following criteria will be used in reviewing the applicants' qualifications. Ranges for rating the criteria are weighted in terms of importance to the position.

Applicants are required to submit the following in support of their application:

1. Cover Letter
2. CV

CBCS Points of Pride:

• We are proud to be home to a diverse student body comprised of 24.8% Hispanic, 11.9% Black, and 51% white individuals from 30 countries. In addition, the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences is a leader in the university for the percentage of Pell Grant recipients who graduate in four years.
• Our faculty have exceptional research agendas and bring in research and grant contracts totaling over $30 million each year. This research is often characterized by interdisciplinary approaches and active engagement with community partners.
• The college is deeply involved in the community with students completing more than 300,000 service hours valued at an estimated $7.7 million per year. Our hundreds of community partners include law enforcement agencies, mental health and behavioral healthcare organizations, social service agencies, healthcare organizations, federal and state agencies, and public school systems.
• We have a strong commitment to mental health and wellness. The free, online Mental Health and Wellness in the Workplace course developed by college faculty and staff has attracted nearly 5,000 people.
• Eight CBCS faculty members were named American Association for the Advancement of Science fellows for their outstanding contributions to research since 2018.
• Three CBCS graduate programs are among the nation's top 50, and two additional programs are in the top 100, according to rankings by U.S. News & World Report.
• USF is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, which is comprised of 71 leading public and private research universities in the United States and Canada. As an AAU member institution, USF continues to grow its research profile, as members earn the majority of competitively awarded federal funding for research.

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Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.

Job Opening Number: 37785

Posting Date: September 4, 2024

Posting End Date: Open until filled, first review of applications will be October 2, 2024

How To Apply

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Apply online by completing the required information and attaching your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. YOUR COVER LETTER AND RESUME, PLUS ANY OTHER REQUESTED MATERIAL, MUST BE IN ONE ATTACHMENT. Only online applications are accepted for this position.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

USF is an equal opportunity, equal access academic institution that embraces diversity in the workplace.

The University of South Florida does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sexual harassment. Any person may report sex discrimination, including sexual harassment (whether or not the person reporting is the person alleged to be the victim of conduct that could constitute sex discrimination or sexual harassment), in person, by mail, by telephone, or by electronic mail, using the contact information listed for the Title IX Coordinator. Reports may be made at any time either online or directly to the University's Title IX Coordinator.

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Federal Rights

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) , Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) .

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About USF

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