Instructor I, Social Work

Florida Gulf Coast University•Lexington, MA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

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. This role involves a 50% teaching load and a 50% administrative load as the field education assistant coordinator. Responsibilities include teaching core and elective social work courses at both graduate and undergraduate levels, providing academic advisement, contributing to curriculum development, and participating in service activities. The position also assists the Field Coordinator with field placements and database administration. This is a face-to-face position with assignments primarily on the main campus and potentially at off-campus sites within the region. Florida Gulf Coast University is committed to quality education, research, and service, expecting faculty to be excellent teachers, responsive to professional needs, innovative in instruction, effective in technology use, productive in scholarship, and engaged in service. Teaching assignments may be on the main campus or at off-campus sites. FGCU fosters a culture of curiosity, commitment, and collaboration, valuing employees who work well with others, drive positive change, and thrive in an environment of innovation, accountability, and mutual respect.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited social work program.
Two years practice experience in generalist/clinical social work.
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 of critical thinking processes and understanding how to help learners develop high-level questioning skills.
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).
Ability to collaborate with stakeholders both within and outside the University in developing and delivering instruction, resulting in improved student learning.
Seek out new approaches to improve outcomes; remain open to feedback and new ideas.
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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Teach assigned course in Social Work and other assigned courses as outlined in the annual assignment.
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.
Participate in departmental, college, and university meetings, as well as faculty evaluations, assessments, and curriculum development/revision efforts.
Utilize the university’s learning management system and other required campus-wide technologies to support teaching and related responsibilities.
Complete all mandatory university trainings and comply with all institutional policies, procedures, and regulations.
Engage in ongoing self-assessment and professional development to maintain effective instructional practices and remain current in the field.
Contribute to service at the departmental, institutional, community, and professional levels in alignment with the University’s mission.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Assist the Field Coordinator with field placements and field database administration.
Provide professional academic advisement to students.
Contribute to course and/or curriculum development.
Actively participate in service to the department, college, university, community, and profession.