Instructor 1 - Social Work

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.