Instructor or Lecturer, School of Social Work

The Opportunity

The School of Social Work in the College of Health Professions and Sciences at the University of Central Florida invites applications for a 12-month, non-tenure earning, instructor or lecturer position. The selected candidate will be expected to teach and field placement in the BSW and MSW programs (both campus based and online); and participate in meaningful service at the school, college, university, and community levels.

The selected candidate will be assigned to the main Orlando campus, with an anticipated start date of Summer 2027.

The School of Social Work is recognized regionally and nationally for the superior quality of its educational offerings and its contributions to clinical social work, health care, scholarship, and service to our community. The school has 34 full-time faculty, 10 staff, numerous adjunct faculty, and over 900 students. We offer a BSW, and an MSW program. There are various campus base and online tracks in the MSW program.

The College of Health Professions and Sciences includes three schools, one department, and six centers and institutes and is a core member of the UCF Academic Health Sciences Center, alongside the College of Nursing and College of Medicine. The college is committed to interdisciplinary collaboration and community impact.

• For instructor rank, candidates must hold an MSW from a CSWE
  -accredited program awarded by an accredited institution at the time of application.
• For lecturer rank, candidates must hold an MSW from a CSWE-accredited program awarded by an accredited institution and a Ph.D./DSW in Social Work or related field from an accredited institution at the time of application.
• At least one year of experience with field social work education as a teacher/instructor, field instructor or supervisor.
• Two years of post MSW social work practice experience.

• Teaching experience in social work; both online and campus based.
• Active status as a qualified supervisor for registered social work interns.

All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. H-1B visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and the university cannot accommodate H-1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals currently sponsored by another employer.

Open until filled

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country.

You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time off, including annual (12-month faculty) and sick time off and paid holidays.
• Retirement savings options.
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions.
• Education assistance.
• Flexible work environment.
• And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide .