Assistant Professor of Social Work - Florida Atlantic University

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Position Summary:


The Phyllis and Harvey Sandler School of Social Work at Florida Atlantic University welcomes applications for one tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the fields of Gerontology, Healthy Aging, or Health Promotion. The anticipated start date for this position is August 2025.




Florida Atlantic University is identified as a Hispanic-Serving Institution by the U.S. Department of Education. In 2024, The U.S. News and World Report ranked Florida Atlantic No. 22 in the United States in terms of “Social Mobility,” and in 2025, the University will attain the prestigious R1 (research-intensive) university ranking by Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.




Housed within the College of Social Work and Criminal Justice, the Sandler School of Social Work is committed to maximizing human potential, alleviating human suffering, enhancing the vitality and caring capacity of communities, and promoting the ideals of a humane society. We strive to fulfill this mission through education, research, and community engagement. We are also creating an accessible, supportive environment and robust educational experience that recognizes cultural competence and cultural humility as integral components of academic excellence. On average, our school has 700 Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) students, making it the largest BSW program in Florida. Our Master of Social Work (MSW) program has nearly 350 students, and our Doctor of Social Work program admits a tight-knit cohort of approximately 15 students each year. We proudly offer highly respected academic programs and certificates, as well as research and community-engagement centers (e.g., Healthy Aging Academy, Child Welfare Institute, Office of Professional Development and Robin Rubin Center for Happiness and Life Enhancement). Applicants should be prepared to teach at undergraduate and graduate levels and to mentor doctoral students.




The Sandler School of Social Work is particularly interested in applicants with teaching, practice and/or research experience with underserved individuals, families and communities. Our School, College and University provide an intellectually exciting, collegial, and supportive faculty environment that fosters interprofessional education and practice, as well as interdisciplinary research.




The College of Social Work and Criminal Justice at Florida Atlantic University seeks scholars who are committed to supporting the learning needs of students from diverse backgrounds and to thoughtfully engaging all communities in higher education. Florida Atlantic University embodies a culture of strategic and collaborative community engagement that results in mutual benefit to the institution and the various internal and external communities that it serves.






Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD in Social Work, DSW, or earned doctorate in a closely related field (all-but-dissertation doctoral candidates who are close to completion will be considered)

• MSW from an accredited school of social work and a minimum of two years post-MSW practice experience

• Demonstrated excellence in writing, communication and interpersonal skills


Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and research in the areas of Gerontology, Healthy Aging, or Health Promotion and Behavior.

• Demonstrated commitment to the core values of the social work profession

• Experience working directly with people from population demographics reflective of our region

• Demonstrated commitment to scholarship through a record of scholarly publications, capacity for obtaining funded research, and teaching effectiveness





Salary:

Commensurate with Experience





College or Department:

College of Social Work and Criminal Justice





Location:

Boca Raton





Work Days and Hours:

N/A





Application Deadline:

2024-10-07





Special Instructions to Applicant:

This position is open until filled and may close without prior notice.


This position is subject to funding.


All applicants must apply electronically to the currently posted position on the Office of Human Resources' job website (https://fau.edu/jobs) by completing the required employment application for this recruitment and submitting the related documents.


Required Documents:

FAU’s Career Page permits the attachment of required/requested documentation.


PLEASE NOTE: A maximum of five (5) documents may be attached to your application. If more than five (5) documents are required for submission, please combine additional documents into a single attachment to not exceed the maximum permitted.


The site permits the attachment of required/requested documentation. When completing the online application, please upload the following:

(i) a cover letter that includes a brief discussion of research agenda, teaching experience and philosophy, and contributions to advancing social work values and ethics (current doctoral students should indicate expected completion date)

(ii) curriculum vitae

(iii) names and contact information for three professional references


Transcripts:

The selected candidate for this position is required to submit an official transcript sent directly from the institution for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment. Similarly, for degrees from outside the United States, the evaluation by an organization belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES), with an indication of the documents the evaluation was prepared from (official transcripts, diplomas, dissertation abstracts) is required for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment. Transcripts must be issued to Florida Atlantic University, not to the individual applicant.


Background Screening:

Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.


As a Hispanic-serving institution, Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is one of the most racially and ethnically diverse institutions in the Florida state university system. We are committed to recruiting and retaining talented faculty and staff. We embrace our shared responsibility to create and celebrate a welcoming and inclusive campus environment for all. Our community features excellent schools, a vibrant and safe community, and a sub-tropical climate conductive to year-round outdoor activities.


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Individuals requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711


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Pursuant to Florida law, any applicant or student seeking employment in a research or research-related support position who is a citizen of a foreign country and 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 employment or training in China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, or Syria is subject to additional screening. Applicants meeting those criteria will be required to provide the following information before any offer of employment can be made: every institution of higher education attended; all previous employment since the applicant’s 18th birthday; list of all published material, current and pending research funding from any source, including details about the research, your role, funding source, and amount; list and description of any non-university professional activities; any affiliation with an institution or program in a foreign country. Selected applicants will be required to provide additional information per the Statute, including a complete copy of your passport; and, if available, the most recently submitted DS-160 (Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application).

Florida Atlantic University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/equal access institution and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veterans status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance, call 7-1-1.