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Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.
Tenure-Track - Assistant Professor - School of Social Work
The School of Social Work offers BSSW, MSW, and PhD degrees. The faculty are committed to excellence in research, teaching, and service, have substantial records of funded scholarship, and have national and international reputations. The positions offer a unique opportunity to research and educate at An institution where many of the students are first time in college and/or graduate school. The University, College, and School offer an array of opportunities for interdisciplinary research collaborations and community-based research endeavors. The School of Social Work is the leading social work program in South Florida. South Florida is an international hub for recreation, tourism, and transportation.
Responsibilities: Successful candidates will be expected to maintain an active program of research through scholarly publications, external grant funding, and professional presentations; teach and mentor undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students; and participate in service activities.
Qualifications: Candidates must have a PhD in Social Work or closely related field and a record of funded research and peer-reviewed scholarly publications. Area(s) of specialization are open, though applicants are encouraged to describe possible connections between their work and emerging preeminent https://beyondpossible.fiu.edu/emerging-preeminent-programs/index.html and preeminent https://beyondpossible.fiu.edu/preeminent-programs/ research programs at FIU.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID 536314 at careers.fiu.edu and attach a letter of application, including a statement of current and future research interest, curriculum vitae, sample publications; and if available grant applications and teaching evaluations as a single pdf file. Candidates will be requested to provide names and contact information for at least three references who will be contacted as determined by the search committee. To receive full consideration, applications and required materials should be received immediately. Review will continue until the position is filled. For inquiries, please contact the Chair of the Search & Screen Committee, Dr. Nicole Fava (nfava@fiu.edu).
FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility at 305.348.2785 or email ocrca@fiu.edu.
