Instructor or Lecturer, School of Social Work

About the role

The UCF School of Social Work and the UCF Health Mobile Health Clinic in the College of Health Professions and Sciences are seeking a 12-month, non-tenure-earning instructor or lecturer position. The position is located on the UCF main campus with an anticipated start date on or after May 1, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical social work services across the lifespan.
• Demonstrate knowledge and expertise in behavioral health assessment, intervention, and case management.
• Deliver trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and community-based care.
• Supervise social work students providing services through the UCF Mobile Health Clinic and the College of Health Professions and Sciences Rehabilitation and Wellness.
• Ensure high-quality, patient-centered behavioral health care within the UCF Mobile Health Clinic.
• Supervise graduate and undergraduate social work students completing clinical experiences.
• Provide classroom instruction for courses offered by the School of Social Work.

Requirements

• M.S.W. from a CSWE-accredited program for instructor rank.
• Ph.D./D.S.W. in Social Work or related field from an accredited institution for lecturer rank.
• Two years of post-M.S.W. experience.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience working in behavioral health settings.
• Teaching at the college/university level.
• Experience supervising students.
• Active status as a qualified supervisor for registered social work interns.

Additional Application Materials Required

• A curriculum vitae.
• A letter of interest describing qualifications for the position, such as clinical experience, clinical and student supervision, and teaching experience/interest.

Special Instructions

To the applicants: Please keep in mind that a job posted as 'Open until filled' may close at any time without notice. As such, we encourage you to submit your application and all required documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position.

UCF Benefits

• 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.
• Roth IRA.
• Retirement savings options.
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions.
• Education assistance.
• Flexible work environment.

Additional Requirements

Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela. The additional screening requirements only apply to research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty, graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, post-doctoral positions, undergraduate positions, visiting assistant professors, and visiting research associates.