Assistant Professor of Social Work

Sociology, Anthropology & Social Work, Chair

$71,500.00 to Negotiable Annual

The Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work is seeking a 9-month, tenure earning Assistant Professor of Social Work. The position will report to Dr. Gordon Rakita, Chair of the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work. Position responsibilities include the following: teaching two courses each semester, maintaining an active research agenda, and engaging in meaningful service to the Department, University, and discipline.

This campus-based, in-person position will serve the Department’s CSWE-accredited BSW and MSW programs. The mission of the UNF Social Work program is to prepare students with the generalist knowledge, values, and skills to provide effective social work services to diverse client systems in a variety of practice settings, and our curriculum is aligned with CSWE’s 2022 Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards.

We seek applicants whose scholarship includes advancement of human rights and social, racial, economic, and/or environmental justice. Faculty at UNF are on flexible teaching loads, typically teaching between four to six courses per year, with newly hired faculty on a reduced load of two courses per semester for the first three years. Continued reduced teaching loads may be offered to faculty demonstrating significant accomplishments aligned with the university’s strategic plan (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).).

Startup funds are available and negotiable.

The position is expected to begin on August 2, 2027.

Varies

This is not a supervisory role.

UNF, a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution, is situated in the vibrant city of Jacksonville, Florida. With six colleges and a student body of approximately 17,000, UNF is committed to fostering academic excellence and community engagement. In recent years, UNF has transitioned to an R2 institution with an increasing focus on research while maintaining excellence in teaching. The position is within an interdisciplinary department comprised of 20 full-time faculty across undergraduate programs in Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work.

The Department also houses the Northeast Florida Center for Community Initiatives. It is expected that applicants will demonstrate clear evidence of potential for impact in research, teaching, and community engagement. Further, applicants should demonstrate a commitment to the UNF Social Work Program’s mission and articulate how their research, teaching, and community engagement contributes to this mission. For more information about the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work visit: https://.

All candidates are required to have an MSW from a CSWE-accredited program, two or more years of post-MSW practice experience, and an earned PhD in Social Work by August 1, 2027. Candidates are also required to have experience teaching at the university level.

Although not required, we prefer candidates with clinical experience who are Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW) in Florida or equivalent.

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• Cover letter
• Current curriculum vitae
• Unofficial transcripts
• Teaching philosophy addressing pedagogical approach and effectiveness
• Copies of relevant syllabi
• Copies of recent publications
• Names, phone numbers, and email address of three professional references

• Passport (all pages including blank pages)
• Form DS-160 (if ever submitted. If not, upload an explanation)