A Social Work Professor teaches foundational ideas, truths, and methods in social work to students through a combination of classroom instruction, field experience, and assignments at colleges, trade schools or other institutes. May assist or lead in the creation of the curriculum to be taught. In addition to instruction, they may assist or lead in research initiatives relating to their field.
The Department of Social Work at the University of West Florida (UWF), in Pensacola, Florida, invites applicants for an Assistant Professor (tenure-earning) 9-month, full-time position (# 108250) with an August 8, 2027, start date. The department offers both a Master in Social Work (MSW) that focuses on clinical practice in behavioral and health care settings and a generalist Bachelor in Social Work (BSW) degree, and it is expected that the chosen candidate will be able to teach across the BSW and MSW curricula with a primary emphasis in graduate courses. The BSW and MSW programs are accredited by the Council of Social Work Education (CSWE). The salary for this in-person position will be commensurate with experience.
Primary responsibilities include the following:
Teaching courses at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, with a teaching load of three (three-credit hour) courses each fall and spring semester. Engaging in scholarly activities leading to publishing impactful research. Participation in doctoral dissertation committees at UWF. Active engagement in curriculum development and department activities. The faculty member is expected to work with municipal and regional service organizations. Provide meaningful service to the department, college, university, and the profession. On campus presence is required, participation in scheduled meetings, events, and maintaining office hours. Minimum qualifications for this Tenure-Track position include : Earned a doctoral degree (PhD, DSW) in Social Work from an accredited institution, or a Master in Social Work and a doctoral degree in a closely related field from an accredited institution. All but dissertation (ABD) will be considered if requirements for the Ph.D. are completed prior to the employment start date. Experience teaching high-quality face-to-face and online teaching, academic research, and professional service in higher education. Experience teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels, with an expected emphasis at the graduate level. Preferred qualifications for this Tenure-Track position include: Demonstrated experience in delivering engaging, high-quality teaching. One or more years' experience teaching graduate level foundation and advanced clinical courses. Experience mentoring of BSW and MSW students. Experience guiding and mentoring MSW scholarly research activities. Commitment to grantsmanship. The position requires a criminal background check and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or license-eligibility in the State of Florida or neighboring states.
Desired Start Date:
August 8, 2027
Preferred Response Date:
September 28, 2026, will remain open until filled. The University of West Florida, a regional, comprehensive public university serving over 15,000 students, was established in 1963. It is located on a 1,600-acre wooded campus in the westernmost city in the Panhandle region of Florida. Pensacola, the City of Five Flags and the "cradle of naval aviation," is home to the US Naval Air Station and the Blue Angels (and neighboring Eglin Air Force Base). Pensacola is renowned for its white, sugar-sand beaches and the aquamarine waters of the Gulf of America, labeled the Emerald Coast. Candidates must apply online through the University of West Florida website: https://careers.uwf.edu/ . Applicants are required to attach a cover letter, resume, and list of professional references to the online application. References will be contacted upon submission of this application. An opportunity to upload these documents will be provided during the application process. For assistance, please contact Human Resources at 850-474-2694 or email jobs@uwf.edu .
