Florida Gulf Coast University
Instructor I, Social Work
Main Campus, USA · Internship
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About the role
- 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
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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.
- We value employees who successfully work with others and drive positive change through critical thinking and decisive action.
- Engage in ongoing self-assessment and professional development to maintain effective instructional practices and remain current in the field.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited social work program.
- Two years practice experience in generalist/clinical social work.
Nice to have
- 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:
- Institutional Values & Behavioral Expectations:
Skills
- 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 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).
- Additionally this position will assist the Field Coordinator with field placements and field database administration.
- Florida Gulf Coast University is a comprehensive university dedicated to quality education, research, and service.
Compensation
- Teach assigned course in Social Work and other assigned courses as outlined in the annual assignment.
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