Visiting Assistant Professor​/Instructor - Family Science & Social Work

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Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor – Family Science & Social Work

Family Science and Social Work Department

Temporary (Fixed Term). Salary commensurate with level, education, and experience.

Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor to teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in social work. Appointment begins August 17, 2026, with the possibility of renewal for up to five years contingent on performance and funding. Two positions are available.

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in social work.
• Develop and deliver course materials, assessments, and instructional activities.
• Engage in course design and curriculum development.
• Provide academic advising and support to students.
• Maintain professional practice and scholarship as required by the department.

• Ph.D. or terminal degree in Family Science or Social Work, or a closely related field, by the appointment date.
• Minimum two years of post‑master’s practice experience for the Visiting Assistant Professor role.
• Master’s (or ABD) in Social Work or a closely related field, by the appointment date.
• Minimum two years of post‑master’s practice experience for the Instructor role.

• Applied professional experience, including at least five years of practice after the master’s degree.
• Licensure in social work (e.g., LSW, LISW, LISW‑S) or equivalent.
• Experience teaching hybrid or fully online courses as well as face‑to‑face courses.

• Resume
• Cover Letter

A criminal background check is required. All campus locations are smoke‑and‑tobacco free. The organization participates in E‑Verify.

Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities should be directed to ADA Faculty

Staff or 513‑529‑3560.

Miami University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We encourage applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. The university prohibits harassment, discrimination, and retaliation on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status.