Director of the USF School of Social Work at University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida

Job Description:

Dept Number/Name: 0-1261-000 Social Work

College/Division: Acad Affairs-Coll Beh Comm Sci

Salary Plan: Faculty

Hiring Salary/Salary Range: Competitive and Commensurate with experience

Position Number: 00016831

The University of South Florida, College of Behavioral and Community Sciences invites applications for the Director of the School of Social Work. Position starts Fall 2025 or is negotiable. The person filling this position is expected to provide vision, leadership, and administrative direction to the School of Social Work. The Director is expected to serve as a facilitator for faculty research, scholarship, teaching excellence, and service to the community and to the profession. The Director is further expected to advocate for the University, community, and professional organization support for the school, to pursue development opportunities, and to work collaboratively with other disciplines and programs within the College and the University. The Director is expected to foster continued dedication to faculty and students and support inclusion and equity in teaching and learning.

For more information about the School of Social Work please visit: https://www.usf.edu/cbcs/social-work/

For more information about the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences please visit: https://www.usf.edu/cbcs/

The mission of the University of South Florida, School of Social Work is to prepare graduates to achieve excellence as professionals and leaders in social work practice, research, and education. Our focus is to develop generalist social workers at the bachelor's level, clinical social workers at the master's level and social work scholars at the doctoral level and to encourage students to embrace social work knowledge, ethics, skills, and values. Beginning in our own diverse region, and extending nationally and globally, we are committed to graduating students who reflect the School's commitment to promoting social and economic justice, human rights, human dignity, scientific inquiry, and sustainable human and community well-being for all.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Academic experience working in a CSWE accredited school of social work and an MSW and doctorate in social work/social welfare or in a related field
• An established record of research/scholarship and demonstrated teaching excellence commensurate with appointment at the rank of Professor
• A successful record of securing and administering grants and contracts
• Previous post-doctoral academic appointment in a school of social work with substantial academic administrative experience in a leadership position at the BSW, MSW and/or doctoral program level
• Commitment to shared faculty governance

Preferred Qualifications:

• A demonstrated record of effective leadership in social work and/or social welfare
• A demonstrated record of effective faculty mentoring and faculty development
• A demonstrated record of leadership positions in professional organizations
• Accomplishment in a specific field of practice as demonstrated by a record of scholarship and service
• A federally funded program of research
• A commitment to interdisciplinary research and teaching
• A demonstrated record of community involvement highlighting societal impact and collaboration with external partners
• Leadership experience in social work education at the doctoral level
• Recent experience with CWSE accreditation requirements
• Eligible to be licensed in the state of Florida

CBCS Points of Pride include:

• 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.

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- Cover Letter must provide evidence to how you meet the five minimum qualifications. Please discuss your record addressing the preferred qualifications.
2. CV

For questions, please contact search committee Chair Dr. Alison Salloum at asalloum@usf.edu

Section 1010.35, Florida Statutes, became effective July 1, 2021, and addresses concerns regarding improper foreign influence.??With regard to?employment at major research institutions like the University of?South Florida, the new law requires thorough review of certain applicants for positions involving research.

USF must screen applicants (both internal and external) for certain research-related positions (described below) who are either: 1) citizens of a foreign country and who are not permanent residents of the United States; or 2) who are citizens or permanent residents of the United States who have any affiliation with an institution or program, or at least one year of prior employment or training (excluding?employment or training by an agency of the United States government) in a foreign country of concern, who are seeking the following positions:?

Employment in research or research-related support positions, including graduate (i.e.?Graduate Assistantships) and undergraduate students seeking such positions; or?Employment as a visiting researcher.?

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Information for Applicants

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

Job Opening Number: 35298

Posting Date: October 6, 2023

Posting End Date: Applications will be reviewed monthly and accepted until the position is filled. Position starts Fall 2025 or is negotiable.

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About USF

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