Visiting Instructor of Social Work

Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University serves more than 32,000 undergraduate and graduate students across six campuses along Florida’s Southeast coast. Recognized as one of only 13 institutions nationwide to achieve three Carnegie Foundation designations - R1: Very High Research Spending and Doctorate Production, Opportunity College and University, and Carnegie Community Engagement Classification - FAU stands at the intersection of academic excellence and social mobility. Ranked among the Top 100 Public Universities by U.S. News & World Report, FAU is also nationally recognized as a Top 25 Best-In-Class College and cited by Washington Monthly as “one of the country’s most effective engines of upward mobility.” To learn more, visit www.fau.edu.

The Phyllis and Harvey Sandler School of Social Work at Florida Atlantic University invites applications for a Visiting Instructor position within our Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), Master of Social Work (MSW), and Doctor of Social Work (DSW) programs. This is a 12-month, non-tenure-track faculty appointment designed for an educator committed to excellence in teaching, student engagement, and professional service.

The successful candidate will primarily support instructional needs across the School’s academic programs through teaching responsibilities on the Boca Raton and Davie campuses, as well as in online learning environments. Faculty are expected to contribute to a collaborative and student-centered academic community that values innovation in teaching, interdisciplinary engagement, and community partnerships.

The position includes responsibilities related to curriculum delivery, student mentoring, participation in School and University service activities, and collaboration with faculty and staff to support programmatic growth and student success. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to high-quality instruction across diverse learning modalities and populations while contributing to the continued advancement of the School’s mission and strategic priorities. This position will be a 12-month visiting position which will begin August 8, 2026, with an end date of August 9, 2027.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate and graduate social work courses within the BSW, MSW, and DSW programs across face-to-face, hybrid, and online learning environments.
• Provide high-quality instruction on the Boca Raton and Davie campuses, as well as through the School’s online programs.
• Develop, revise, and maintain course materials, syllabi, assignments, and instructional activities that align with CSWE accreditation standards and University policies.
• Support student learning, academic success, and professional development through mentoring, advising, and timely communication.
• Contribute to School, College, and University service activities, including committee participation, faculty meetings, recruitment events, and community engagement initiatives.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and practicum education teams to support student placement, retention, and experiential learning opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master of Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program
• Minimum of two years of post-MSW professional experience
• Experience teaching in higher education

Preferred Qualifications:

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the State of Florida