Open Faculty Positions at the FSU College of Social Work

The Florida State University College of Social Work (FSU CSW) invites applications for two faculty positions beginning in the Fall of 2025. The positions include:

• Assistant Professor (9-month salaried) position, and
• An Open-Rank Professor (9-month salaried) position.

The College educates students through its BSW, MSW (Clinical and Social Leadership concentrations) and research-focused Ph.D. programs. The College seeks candidates with research agendas that foster collaborative, fundable research in areas such as health, behavioral health, substance use, criminal justice, immigration, human rights, gerontology, and other key areas of social work research. We are particularly interested in those with expertise in advanced or innovative methodologies, including but not limited to artificial intelligence, advanced machine learning for predictive modeling, and big data approaches in their substantive areas of research. Candidates must demonstrate excellence in teaching, research, securing external funding, and professional service. Candidates should show a strong commitment to advancing cultural and community engagement in their research, teaching, and service.

Contact: Dr. Shamra Boel-Studt, Chair, Faculty Search Committee, College of Social Work (sboelstudt@fsu.edu).

University Information

Florida State 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 diverse 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, gerontology, and criminal justice. Our renowned research institutes include the Stoops Center for Communities, Families, and Children, the Florida Institute for Child Welfare, the Institute for Trauma and Resilience Studies, the Institute for Justice Research and Development, the Multidisciplinary Evaluation and Consulting Center, and the Institute for Quality Children’s Services. The Florida State University subscribes to equal opportunity and pluralism and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. All eligible candidates are, therefore, invited to apply for position vacancies as appropriate. Florida State University is a public records agency pursuant to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.

Assistant Professor Position (Job ID 58707)

Responsibilities
This is a 9 month Assistant Professor tenure-track appointment in the College of Social Work. Candidates are expected to establish research agendas with the goal of securing external funding that foster collaborative, fundable research in areas such as health, behavioral health, substance use, criminal justice, immigration, human rights, gerontology, and other key areas of social work research. Candidates are expected to teach either new or existing courses based on their expertise.  Candidates will participate in professional service as expected of all traditional faculty. 

Qualifications
Applicants must have a doctorate in social work or a related field. ABD candidates who will complete doctorates prior to the position 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 are dedicated to cultural and community engagement and promoting human rights. Accordingly, applicants from diverse backgrounds and historically underrepresented groups in higher education are strongly encouraged to apply.

Open-Rank Professor (Job ID 58708)

Responsibilities
This is a 9 month Open-Rank tenure-track appointment in the College of Social Work. Candidates are expected to establish research agendas with the goal of securing external funding that foster collaborative, fundable research in areas such as health, behavioral health, substance use, criminal justice, immigration, human rights, gerontology, and other key areas of social work research. Candidates are expected to teach either new or existing courses based on their expertise. Candidates will participate in professional service as expected of all traditional faculty. 

Qualifications
Doctoral degree from an accredited institution or the highest degree appropriate in the field of specialization with a demonstrated record of achievement in teaching, academic research, and service. We are particularly interested in those with expertise in advanced or innovative methodologies including but not limited to using artificial intelligence, advanced machine learning for predictive modeling, and big data approaches in their substantive areas of research. Candidates should show a strong commitment to advancing cultural and community engagement in their research, teaching, and service.

HOW TO APPLY:

Application Deadline: November 15, 2024

How to Apply: If qualified and interested in a specific Faculty job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://hr.fsu.edu/facultyjobs. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include education details even if attaching a Vita.

Application to include: 

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae 
• One writing sample
• Three references 

Initial interviews will be conducted virtually and during the Council on Social Work and Education (CSWE) Annual Program Meeting as needed.