Assistant Professor of Instruction

Position Description:

 

The University of South Florida, School of Social Work invites applications for the MSW Online Social Work Program Field Coordinator & Assistant Instructor position. The position will be responsible for the recruitment of new community partners, continued engagement with current community partners, and the student field placement process in coordination with the Director of Field Education.  The position is dedicated to providing instruction in the Online MSW program and contributing to the service needs in the School, including the admissions process, advising and other duties.  This is a 12-month continual appointment, subject to annual evaluations. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Promotional opportunities are provided in accordance with the University of South Florida – Tampa, Career Path for Instructors: Promotion Guidelines. The first review of applications will be completed on January 21, 2026, with an anticipated start date of May 7, 2026.

 

Social work faculty members contribute to the mission of the College by preparing professional social workers for evidence based social work practice and a lifelong engagement in social justice advocacy.   Candidates should demonstrate strong cultural competence. Leadership,  communication, initiative, and organizational and interpersonal skills necessary for effective collaboration with a diverse community of students, faculty, staff, and external constituents.  Please see the following website for additional information about the University of South Florida and the School of Social Work: http://socialwork.cbcs.usf.edu/.

 

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. 

Minimum Qualifications:

 

·         MSW from a CSWE accredited School of Social Work.

·         Two years of full-time or the equivalent of part-time post-graduate social work practice experience.

·         Teaching experience in social work higher education.

 

 

Preferred Qualifications:

 

·         Administrative experience in social work education and/or leadership in a human service agency.

·         Experience in field education for example, creating and developing community partnerships, coordinating student placements, and providing oversight of students throughout the field placement process.

·         Online teaching experience in social work education.

·         Demonstrate an ability to problem-solve and prioritize tasks.

·         Experience with competency-based standards.

·         Supervisory experience with students or staff.

·         Social work state licensure in any state, State of Florida preferred.

 

Criteria for the evaluation of candidates

To ensure the fair and equitable evaluation of all candidates, the following criteria will be used in reviewing the applicants’ qualifications. Ranges for rating the criteria are weighted in terms of importance to the position. 

 

Applicants are required to submit the following in support of their application:

Cover Letter

CV

2 Letters of Recommendation (these can be collected as part of the application process or at a later date by the HR Coordinator, but before any verbal/soft offer is made)

Successful candidates will be required to complete a teaching demonstration via Microsoft Teams

Working at 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. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.

About USF 

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