Job Title: Teaching Faculty, 9 or 12 Month Salaried (Open Rank) - Social Work (Panama City Campus) Location: Panama City, FL Regular/Temporary: Regular Full/Part Time: Full-Time Job ID: 59276 Department FSU Panama City - College of Social Work Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Social Work
Florida State University Panama City offers nationally accredited Bachelor's and Master's degree programs in Social Work (BSW, MSW) in conjunction with the FSU College of Social Work. FSU has the oldest, most established, and highest ranked Social Work academic programs in the State of Florida. The FSU BSW and MSW programs provide students undergraduate and graduate coursework, internship, and field experiences to support their entry into social work careers or advancement in clinical social work settings. The FSU programs train students to work directly with individuals, families, and communities. FSU Social Work courses emphasize strategies for providing therapeutic services, advocating for clients, evaluating social work interventions, and engaging in clinical services across a variety of populations (e.g., schools, criminal justice, child welfare).
Florida State University is one of the nation's top 25 public universities and FSU Panama City amplifies the university's efforts to preserve, expand and disseminate knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and human services professions. FSU Panama City is located 100 miles west of Tallahassee on the beautiful North St. Andrews Bay and is only three miles from the sparkling waters of the Gulf of Mexico. FSU PC currently houses 20 bachelor's programs, 8 master's programs, 1 doctoral program, and boasts a small faculty-to-student ratio, which gives students a more personalized academic experience. Please visit https://pc.fsu.edu/promise for information about our FSU PC Promise to students and https://pc.fsu.edu/ for more information about our campus. FSU Panama City also recently opened a brand new, residential housing complex on campus and right on the water. This new apartment-style complex at FSU PC houses both undergraduate and graduate students. For more information about our on-campus housing, visit https://seminolelandingfsu.com/. Responsibilities
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the Social Work programs based on qualifications.
Oversee new developments and/or lead program outreach for the Social Work program. We anticipate this position to have unique leadership or administrative service responsibilities to the program, depending upon experience.
Be an essential team member to the program and supporter of student success.
Engage in teaching innovations, high-quality instruction, and oversee student projects and fieldwork as needed.
Participate in related service to the Program, College, and Campus.
This position has opportunities for engagement in research, though it is not a required component of these teaching faculty positions.
Qualifications
Ph.D. in Social Work (or related field) or a doctorate degree in addition to an MSW Degree from an accredited institution.
Previous experience teaching at the university level, demonstration of excellent communication and interpersonal skills, applied experience specific to Social Work, and a strong commitment to student success.
Candidates who are ABD will be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
Strong academic leadership or other faculty administrative experience with interests and abilities to teach and serve as a program leader.
Licensed as LCSW with strong skills in teaching and mentorship.
A breadth of teaching and social work experience covering an array of core and elective course topics.
Contact Info Dr. Elizabeth Crowe, Chair of the Search Committee, Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs - ecrowe@fsu.edu University Information One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there's the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow's news!
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Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include education details even if attaching a Vita.
Applicants are encouraged but not required to submit the following materials with application for consideration:
A cover letter describing applied experiences specific to Social Work, university teaching experience, courses in the Social Work program the applicant feels qualified to teach, and why you are seeking this position.
Current curriculum vitae.
A leadership statement highlighting values in leadership for student academic and clinical success.
Evidence of teaching effectiveness (copies of teaching evaluations and other data).
Applicants may also upload additional, relevant material to support your application in the FSU application system. If the system does not allow this information to be uploaded, email fcollins@pc.fsu.edu to arrange submission of materials.
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Considerations This is a Faculty position.
This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.
This teaching faculty position is located on-site at FSU Panama City in Panama City, FL.
This position is being advertised as open until filled.
Review of applications will begin February 1st. The position will start in Summer or Fall 2025 with the ability to start sooner if circumstances allow. Faculty rank at point of hire will be commensurate with experience. Equal Employment Opportunity FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.