Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor - Family Science & Social Work

Job Title

Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor - Family Science & Social Work

Department

Family Science and Social Work Department JM

Worker Type

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Pay Type

Salary

Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.

Benefit Eligible

Yes

Screening Date

2026-03-04

Job Description Summary

Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor to teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in social work in the Department of Family Science and Social Work. Appointment begins August 17, 2026 with the possibility of renewal for up to five years contingent on performance and funding.

Two positions available to be filled.

Job Description

Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor to teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in social work in the Department of Family Science and Social Work. Appointment begins August 17, 2026 with the possibility of renewal for up to five years contingent on performance and funding. Two positions available to be filled.

The College of Education, Health and Society (EHS) was founded in 1902, and was Miami University’s first professional school and home to Miami’s first graduate of color. The College embraces the rich opportunities available for cross-disciplinary collaboration across its six departments (Educational Leadership; Educational Psychology; Family Science and Social Work; Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health; Sport Leadership and Management; and Teacher Education).

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. or terminal degree in Family Science or Social Work, or closely related field by date of appointment and a minimum of two years of practice experience post master’s degree achievement for appointment as Visiting Assistant Professor; Master's (or ABD) in Social Work or closely related field by date of appointment and a minimum of two years of practice experience post master’s degree achievement for appointment as Instructor.

Consideration may be given to candidates with applied professional experience, including but not limited to a minimum of five years practice experience post master’s degree achievement; those holding licensure (e.g., LSW, LISW, LISW-S) in social work; and experience teaching hybrid or fully online as well as face-to-face courses.

Required Application Documents

Resume/ Cover Letter

Special Instructions

None