Non-Tenure Track, Assistant Teaching Professor in Social Work

About FIU

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Job Information

Non-Tenure-Track ¿ Assistant Teaching Professor ¿ School of Social Work

Responsibilities

• Teach four undergraduate and/or graduate courses in the fall and spring
• Serve on School, College, and University committees
• The appointment will be as a 9-month, non-tenure-track, teaching faculty member

Qualifications

• Holds a PhD or other terminal degree in social work or a closely related field from an accredited institution
• Has an MSW from an accredited school of social work and a minimum of two years of post-MSW clinical practice experience
• Experience in higher education is preferred
• Demonstrates expertise in direct practice, human behavior in the environment, and/or policy
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate with a community of students, staff, and faculty

How To Apply

Candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID 537174 at https://careers.fiu.edu/ and attach a cover letter that clearly states how the applicant meets the requirements, a teaching philosophy statement, and a curriculum vitae. Candidates will be requested to provide names and contact information for at least 3 references who will be contacted as determined by the search committee. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Criminal Background Check

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