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Position Summary:

The Phyllis and Harvey Sandler School of Social Work at Florida Atlantic University welcomes applications for two tenure-track positions at the rank of Assistant Professor, with a start date of August 2024. Florida Atlantic University is identified as a Hispanic-Serving Institution by the U.S. Department of Education. In 2021, FAU was ranked No. 31 in “The 50 Top Ethnically Diverse Colleges in America” by Best College Reviews.

Housed within the College of Social Work and Criminal Justice at FAU, the Sandler School of Social Work is committed to creating an accessible and supportive environment of academic excellence. Our school has approximately 600 Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) students (the largest BSW program in Florida) and 300 Master of Social Work (MSW) students. Our Doctor of Social Work program opened in August 2016 and is currently undergoing a curriculum redesign to relaunch in Fall 2024. We continue to see significant growth in academic programs and certificates, as well as research and community-engaging centers (e.g., Child Welfare Institute, Healthy Aging Academy, Office of Professional Development, Robin Rubin Center for Happiness and Life Enhancement). Applicants should be prepared to teach at undergraduate and graduate levels and to mentor doctoral students.

The Sandler School of Social Work is committed to building a distinct educational environment with faculty who bring multi-dimensional research agendas and teaching philosophies to the school. We are looking for candidates who will strengthen the School’s commitment to its mission and goals. We are particularly interested in applicants with teaching, practice, or research experience with underserved individuals, families, and communities. Applicants should be prepared to explain how their research aligns with FAU’s strategic plan, Race to Excellence (https://www.fau.edu/provost/documents/approved.plan2018.pdf ). Our School, College, and University provide an intellectually exciting, collegial, and supportive faculty environment that fosters interprofessional education and practice, as well as interdisciplinary research.

The Sandler School of Social Work at Florida Atlantic University seeks scholars who are committed to supporting the learning needs of students from diverse backgrounds and to engaging communities underrepresented in higher education. Florida Atlantic University embodies a culture of strategic and collaborative community engagement that results in mutual benefit to the institution and the diverse internal and external communities that it serves.

Minimum Qualifications:

Doctorate (PhD or DSW) and 2 years post -MSW experience

Salary:

78,000

College or Department:

School of Social Work

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

NA

Application Deadline:

2023-10-01

Special Instructions to Applicant:

This position is open until filled and may close without prior notice.

This position is subject to funding.

All applicants must apply electronically to the currently posted position on the Office of Human Resources' job website (https://fau.edu/jobs) by completing the required employment application for this recruitment and submitting the related documents.


Required Documents:

FAU’s Career Page permits the attachment of required/requested documentation.

PLEASE NOTE: A maximum of five (5) documents may be attached to your application. If more than five (5) documents are required for submission, please combine additional documents into a single attachment to not exceed the maximum permitted.

The site permits the attachment of required/requested documentation. When completing the online application, please upload the following:

· Cover letter (should include a brief discussion of research agenda and teaching experience)
· Curriculum vitae
· Names and contact information for three references


Transcripts:

The selected candidate for this position is required to submit an official transcript sent directly from the institution for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment. Similarly, for degrees from outside the United States, the evaluation by an organization belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES), with an indication of the documents the evaluation was prepared from (official transcripts, diplomas, dissertation abstracts) is required for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment. Transcripts must be issued to Florida Atlantic University, not to the individual applicant.


Background Screening:

Successful completion of a pre-employment background check is required for the candidate selected for this position.


As a Hispanic-serving institution, Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is one of the most racially and ethnically diverse institutions in the Florida state university system. We are committed to recruiting and retaining talented and diverse faculty and staff. We embrace our shared responsibility to create and celebrate a diverse, welcoming, inclusive, and equitable campus environment for all. Our community features excellent schools, a vibrant and safe community, and a sub-tropical climate conductive to year-round outdoor activities.


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