Florida Gulf Coast University
Job Summary
The Social Work Program at Florida Gulf Coast University invites
applications for a full-time, continuing appointment, twelve-month
Instructor I position beginning August 2027. As a Social Work
faculty member in this position will have a 50% teaching load and
50% administrative load as the field education assistant
coordinator. You will teach a half-time teaching (2/2/1)
(Fall/Spring/Summer) load of core and/or elective social work
courses per academic year at both the graduate and undergraduate
levels in the MSW and BSW programs; provide professional academic
advisement to students; contribute to course and/or curriculum
development; actively participate in service to the department,
college, university, community, and profession.
Additionally this position will assist the Field Coordinator with
field placements and field database administration. This position
is a face-to-face position with teaching and work assignments
primarily on the main campus and possibly at off-campus sites
within our region.
Florida Gulf Coast University is a comprehensive university
dedicated to quality education, research, and service. All faculty
are expected to be excellent teachers, responsive to changing
professional needs; committed to innovative delivery of instruction
resulting in improved student learning; committed to effective use
of technology including distance learning; produce peer reviewed
scholarship; and provide service to the College, University and
Community. Teaching assignments may be on the main campus or at
off-campus sites within our region.
FGCU is building a culture of curiosity, commitment and
collaboration. We value employees who successfully work with others
and drive positive change through critical thinking and decisive
action. If you thrive in an environment of innovation,
accountability and mutual respect, you will find a good home
here.
Job Description
Typical duties may include but are not limited to:
- Teach assigned course in Social Work and other assigned courses
as outlined in the annual assignment.
Prepare and deliver course content, including syllabi,
lectures, instructional materials, assessments, and timely
evaluation of student performance.
Maintain scheduled office hours and ensure timely, professional
communication with students, colleagues, staff, and
administrators.
Participate in departmental, college, and university meetings,
as well as faculty evaluations, assessments, and curriculum
development/revision efforts.
Utilize the university's learning management system and other
required campus-wide technologies to support teaching and related
responsibilities.
Complete all mandatory university trainings and comply with all
institutional policies, procedures, and regulations.
Engage in ongoing self-assessment and professional development
to maintain effective instructional practices and remain current in
the field.
Contribute to service at the departmental, institutional,
community, and professional levels in alignment with the
University's mission.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Additional Job Description
Required Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited social
work program.
- Two years practice experience in generalist/clinical social
work.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated expertise in clinical social work practice
- Experience in working with intern students in a role of field
instructor/supervisor.
- Experience teaching social work courses at either the MSW or
BSW level.
- Experience with database management software.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of and commitment to the NASW Code of Ethics
- Knowledge of major concepts, assumptions, debates, processes of
inquiry, and ways of knowing that are central to the
discipline(s).
- Understands how to use digital and interactive technologies to
efficiently and effectively achieve specific learning goals.
- Knowledge of critical thinking processes and understanding how
to help learners develop high-level questioning skills.
- Knowledge and skill in the use of inquiry-based instructional
models and strategies.
- Knowledge and ability to use technology in various teaching
modalities (e.g., Face-to-face, synchronous online, or asynchronous
online).
- Ability to collaborate with stakeholders both within and
outside the University in developing and delivering instruction,
resulting in improved student learning.
Institutional Values & Behavioral Expectations:
In this role, the successful candidate will be expected to:
- Seek out new approaches to improve outcomes; remain open to
feedback and new ideas.
- Lead with integrity; consistently produce high-quality work;
persevere to overcome obstacles to meet deadlines and achieve
deliverables.
- Share information and insights thoughtfully; build partnerships
across departments; communicate respectfully; support colleagues to
achieve common goals.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Appointment will be made on a 12-month continuous multi-year
appointment basis available August 2027.
Because applications and materials are subject to public review and
retention under Florida's Public Records Law, please DO NOT send
examples of your project/ scholarship unless requested to do so.
Therefore, all submitted materials including articles, disks,
slides, books, etc., become the property of FGCU and CANNOT BE
RETURNED. As applicable, finalists will be notified of the need to
submit specific additional materials. Such materials will become
the property of FGCU. Under Florida's Public Records law,
applications will be available for public review upon
request.
Required Application Materials
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
- Five (5) Professional References
- Copy of professional Social Work licenses
Review of applicant materials will begin immediately and
continue until the position is filled.
FGCU is a State University System of Florida member and an Equal
Opportunity and Equal Access employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or
protected veteran status.
To apply, please visit: https://jobs.fgcu.edu/jobs/instructor-i-social-work-fort-myers-florida-united-states
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