Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor - Family Science & Social Work

Job Title

Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor - Family Science & Social Work

Department

Family Science and Social Work Department JM

Worker Type

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Pay Type

Salary

Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.

Benefit Eligible

Yes

Screening Date

2025-06-02

Job Description Summary

Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor to teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in social work in the Department of Family Science and Social Work. Appointment begins August 18, 2025 with the possibility of renewal for up to five years contingent on performance and funding. Three positions available to be filled.

Job Description

Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor to teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in social work in the Department of Family Science and Social Work. Appointment begins August 18, 2025 with the possibility of renewal for up to five years contingent on performance and funding. Three positions available to be filled.

The College of Education, Health and Society (EHS) was founded in 1902. The College of Education, Health, and Society was Miami University’s first professional school and home to Miami’s first graduate of color. The College embraces the rich opportunities available for cross-disciplinary collaboration across its six departments (Educational Leadership; Educational Psychology; Family Science and Social Work; Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health; Sport Leadership and Management; and Teacher Education).

Minimum Qualifications:
Ph.D. or terminal degree in Family Science or Social Work or closely related field by date of appointment, and a minimum of two years of practice experience post master’s degree achievement for appointment as Visiting Assistant Professor.

For appointment to Instructor: Master’s (or ABD) in Social Work or closely related field by date of appointment, and a minimum of two years of practice experience post master’s degree achievement for appointment as Instructor.

Consideration may be given to candidates with applied professional experience, including but not limited to a minimum of five years practice experience post master’s degree achievement; those holding licensure (e.g., LSW, LISW, LISW-S) in social work; and experience teaching hybrid or fully online as well as face-to-face courses.

Additional Position Information (if applicable)

Required Application Documents

Submit cover letter (describing college-level teaching experience and/or relevant professional
experience) and curriculum vitae.

Special Instructions (if applicable)

Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Sean Newsome, newsomws@miamioh.edu. Screening of applications will begin two weeks after the position is posted and will continue until the position
is filled.

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

Reasonable Accommodations
Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here.

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Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement
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