Description
The Florida State University College of Social Work (FSU CSW) invites applications for two tenure-earning open rank (Assistant, Associate, or Full) faculty positions. The search will prioritize applicants whose scholarship advances the fields of (1) health, mental health, or behavioral health, or (2) aging. Successful applicants will be engaged in research that is theoretically and empirically driven, innovative, methodologically rigorous, and has implications for social work practice and policy. The CSW educates students through its BSW, MSW (Clinical and Social Leadership concentrations) and research-focused PhD programs. Successful candidates will contribute to the CSW’s mission of educating social work professionals and demonstrate potential for excellence in teaching, conducting research, securing external funding, and serving the college, university, and community.
University Information
Florida State University is designated a “Doctoral/Research University-Extensive,” the top designation by the Carnegie Foundation, and is committed to providing faculty with a supportive research infrastructure. Florida State University is located in Tallahassee—Florida’s award-winning capital city. Florida State University and the College of Social Work offer a competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience.
The College of Social Work is a top ranked US News and World Report public program that offers a collegial atmosphere dedicated to maintaining a well-versed faculty as well as promoting rigorous scholarship and delivering high quality instruction. Faculty in the FSU CSW engage in interdisciplinary research across the university, local community, state, nationally, and internationally in areas including, but not limited to, medical social work, family violence, poverty and social welfare policy, child welfare, aging, and criminal justice. Our renowned research institutes include: the Stoops Center for Communities, Families, and Children; Florida Institute for Child Welfare; Institute for Trauma and Resilience Studies; Institute for Justice Research and Development; the Multidisciplinary Evaluation and Consulting Center; and the Institute for Quality Children’s Services.
The Florida State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Florida State University is a public records agency pursuant to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.
How to Apply
Job ID: 61026. Qualified applicants should submit an electronic application, cover letter, curriculum vitae, one writing sample, and the names of three references to https://jobs.fsu.edu/. Application review will begin immediately with a preference for applications received prior to October 1st. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.
Contact
Dr. Melissa Radey, Chair, Faculty Search Committee, College of Social Work (mradey@fsu.edu)
Requirements
Applicants must have a doctorate in social work or a related field. Candidates who have not completed their doctorate but will do so before the start date will be considered. Applicants are expected to have a high level of research productivity and a clearly articulated, fundable research agenda commensurate with rank. The Florida State University and the College of Social Work value community engagement and continuous improvement. We welcome applicants who bring a wide range of perspectives and experiences.
