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Instructor I, Social Work
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Position Number: 5755993
Location: Fort Myers, FL
Position Type: Liberal Arts - Social Work

Instructor I, Social Work

Job Summary
As a full-time, twelve-month Social Work faculty member in this position will have a 50% teaching load and 50% administrative load as assistant to the field education coordinator. You will teach a half-time teaching (2/2/1) (Fall/Spring/Summer) load of core and/or elective social work courses per academic year at both the graduate and undergraduate levels in the MSW and BSW programs; 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.

Additionally this position will assist the Field Coordinator with field placements and field database administration. This position is a face-to-face position with teaching and work assignments primarily on the main campus and possibly at off-campus sites within our region.

Florida Gulf Coast University is a comprehensive university dedicated to quality education, research, and service. All faculty are expected to be excellent teachers, responsive to changing professional needs; committed to innovative delivery of instruction resulting in improved student learning; committed to effective use of technology including distance learning; produce peer reviewed scholarship; and provide service to the College, University and Community. Teaching assignments may be on the main campus or at off-campus sites within our region.

FGCU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity and Access Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, genetic predisposition, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, veteran status, and any other protected class(es), as required by applicable state and federal law, as well as University regulations and policies.

Job Description

Typical duties may include but are not limited to:

Teach assigned courses and adequately perform other duties/responsibilities as articulated on the annual assignment.
Hold office hours.
Attend departmental meetings.
Adopt course materials in a timely manner.
Adopt the university learning management system.
Adopt other campus-wide technology platforms as appropriate to other specified job duties.
Complete mandatory/required training in a timely manner.
Abide by University Policies and Regulations.
Participate in the evaluation process in accordance with the CBA and related documents.
Participate in the assessment process as required by your respective department.
Timely and professional communication with students, colleagues, staff, and administrators
Engage in essential duties with the highest standards of integrity, responsibility, excellence, and within the accepted practices and norms of your respective field/profession.
Prepare syllabi and instructional materials, develop and deliver lectures and tests, and evaluate students.
Engages in reflective self-assessment of teaching styles and methods to ensure consistently effective instructional performance.
Collaborate with colleagues to develop/revise curriculum.
Ensure the timely completion and reporting of student learning assessments.
Continued professional development activity is expected at a level commensurate with rank and the mission of the University.
Actively participate in community, institutional, and professional service in furtherance of FGCU's mission.
Attends faculty and college meetings as required.
Be available for scheduled office hours as posted.
Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications

Master's degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited social work program.
Two years practice experience in generalist/clinical social work.

Preferred Qualifications

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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Appointment will be made on a 12-month continuous multi-year appointment basis available August 2025.

Because applications and materials are subject to public review and retention under Florida's Public Records Law, please DO NOT send examples of your project/ scholarship unless requested to do so. Therefore, all submitted materials including articles, disks, slides, books, etc., become the property of FGCU and CANNOT BE RETURNED. As applicable, finalists will be notified of the need to submit specific additional materials. Such materials will become the property of FGCU.

Under Florida's Public Records law, applications will be available for public review upon request.

Required Application Materials

Unofficial Transcripts
Statement of Teaching Philosophy
Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Statement of Scholarship
Five (5) Professional References
Copy of professional Social Work licenses

Review of applicant materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Salary commensurate with education and experience.

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