Assistant-Associate Professor/School of Social Work
About the Role
The University of South Florida, School of Social Work invites applications for two tenure/tenure track Assistant/Associate Professor positions. We encourage applicants who are interested in joining our School of Social Work scholarly faculty in educating social work professionals and contributing to the knowledge base to find solutions to help people in need, address social problems, and to advance human rights and social justice.
Research Areas
We are open to applicants whose research agenda focuses on substantive areas of interest, including: direct clinical social work practice, health, mental health, policy, community engagement, global health and global mental health, and AI, digital technologies, and simulations.
About the College
As part of the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences, members of our faculty engage in innovative interdisciplinary, translational, and implementation research focusing on finding solutions to promote the quality of life, health and the safety of diverse populations and communities.
Responsibilities
- Teach doctoral, master's, and undergraduate level courses in Social Work
- Assist in Ph.D. student research and dissertation studies
- Engage in scholarship, research, and grant and contract submissions, and service
Teaching Location & Appointment
Teaching will occur on the Tampa campus for face-to-face classroom instruction (candidates must be available on campus). This is a 9-month tenure/tenure-track continual appointment, subject to annual evaluations.
Minimum Qualifications
- MSW and Ph.D. in Social Work or related area (Ph.D. must be conferred by August 7, 2027)
Preferred Qualifications
- A demonstrated record of achievement in teaching, peer-reviewed publications, externally funded research or strong potential for securing external funding, and service
- MSW from a CSWE accredited School of Social Work
- 2 Years post graduate practice experience
Application Requirements
Applicants are required to submit the following in support of their application: Cover Letter and CV.
Application Review
First review of applications will be October 9, 2026.
About USF
With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF's rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida's best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state's 12 public universities.
Benefits
- Medical, dental and life insurance plans
- Retirement plan options
- Employee and dependent tuition programs
- Generous leave
- Hundreds of employee perks and discounts
About the University
The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF's Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference.