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Position Summary:

The Phyllis and Harvey Sandler School of Social Work at Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Director of the School of Social Work to begin January 2024 on the Boca Raton campus. The Director will be visionary and innovative about the School’s strategic goals and will be dedicated to preparing social work professionals committed to generalist and clinical practice, social justice, and improving the lives of vulnerable and at-risk populations. The Director will oversee all programming in the Sandler School of Social Work and provide direct supervision to all social work faculty and staff. This position is a full-time, 12-month appointment and may include other duties, including campus activities, as assigned. A current rank of Professor is preferred.

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. The Sandler School of Social Work is within the College of Social Work and Criminal Justice. Our intention is to reimagine our professions, promote multidisciplinary education and research, address a wider spectrum of societal needs, and champion systemic change through scholarship, teaching, and service. The Sandler School of Social Work is home to over 1,000 students in our three academic programs. Our BSW program is the largest in the state of Florida and our MSW program is ranked in the Top 80 in the nation, according to U.S. News and World Report. The Sandler School of Social Work also has a DSW program, (the first in Florida) as well as auxiliary programs including the Office of Professional Development and the Robin Rubin Center for Happiness and Life Enhancement. The School also has two community-engaged centers – The Child Welfare Institute and Healthy Aging Academy.

The Sandler School of Social Work at Florida Atlantic University is committed to creating an accessible, supportive environment and an educational experience that recognizes diversity and cultural competence as integral components of academic excellence. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area. Ideal candidates will demonstrate experience promoting a climate of collaboration, transparency, and shared governance.

Responsibilities include:

• Promoting excellence in interdisciplinary research, teaching, service and community engagement that is consistent with the mission and goals of the school, college, and university
• Analyzing trends to inform decision-making at the school and program levels
• Fostering collaboration and collegiality among faculty members and staff, as well as with administration of all levels at the university
• Providing leadership in faculty and staff development
• Maintaining all funds and collaborating with budget managers to ensure all state and university guidelines are followed
• Collaborating with university and college advancement to identify and promote fundraising efforts and resource allocation
• Supporting innovative program development and implementation across all programs within the school
• Preparing reports related to accomplishments across school programs and centers

Florida Atlantic University is a public research university with multiple campuses along the southeast Florida coast. FAU has been designated as a Hispanic-Serving institution and has the most diverse student population in the State University System. In addition to teaching and service, candidates will also be evaluated based on the candidate’s contributions in promoting diversity and inclusion in the field of social work. The selected applicant will have experience using culturally relevant approaches to social work practice and be comfortable mentoring first-generation college students and students of color.

The College of Social Work and Criminal Justice 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:

• PhD in Social Work, DSW, or earned doctorate in a closely related field
• MSW from an accredited school of social work, and a minimum of two years post-MSW practice experience
• Experience in social work practice, teaching, research, and administration.
• Experience managing accredited programs is a plus.

Salary:

Commensurate with Experience

College or Department:

School of Social Work

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

N/A

Application Deadline:

2024-01-02

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: In your online application, please include:
• Cover letter which speaks to experiences in higher education and/or administration, research, and teaching experience and specific interest in the position
• Curriculum vitae
• Educational Leadership Philosophy statement
• Contact information for 3 professional references

If you have any questions regarding this position, you may contact the co-chairs of the search committee, Dr. Allan Barsky (abarsky@fau.edu) and Dr. Precious Skinner-Osei (pskinnerosei@fau.edu).


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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