Assistant Professor, 9 Month Salaried (College of Social Work)
- Employer
- Florida State University
- Location
- Tallahassee, FL
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- Faculty Jobs
- Professional Fields, Social Work, Social Sciences, Criminal Justice
- Position Type
- Tenured & Tenure-Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 58707
Department Responsibilities
This is a 9 month Assistant Professor tenure-track appointment in the College of Social Work. Candidates are expected to establish research agendas with the goal of securing external funding that foster collaborative, fundable research in areas such as health, behavioral health, substance use, criminal justice, immigration, human rights, gerontology, and other key areas of social work research. Candidates are expected to teach either new or existing courses based on their expertise. Candidates will participate in professional service as expected of all traditional faculty.
QualificationsDoctoral degree from an accredited institution or the highest degree appropriate in the field of specialization. Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor. We are particularly interested in those with expertise in advanced or innovative methodologies including but not limited to using artificial intelligence, advanced machine learning for predictive modeling, and big data approaches in their substantive areas of research. Candidates should show a strong commitment to advancing cultural and community engagement in their research, teaching, and service.
Contact InfoDr. Shamra Boel-Studt, Chair, Faculty Search Committee, College of Social Work (sboelstudt@fsu.edu).
University InformationFlorida State is designated a “Doctoral/Research University-Extensive,” the top designation by the Carnegie Foundation, and is committed to providing faculty with a supportive research infrastructure. Florida State University is located in Tallahassee—Florida’s award-winning capital city. Florida State University and the College of Social Work offer a competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience.
The College of Social Work is a top ranked US News and World Report public program that offers a collegial atmosphere dedicated to maintaining a diverse faculty as well as promoting rigorous scholarship and delivering high quality instruction. Faculty in the FSU CSW engage in interdisciplinary research across the university, local community, state, nationally and internationally in areas including, but not limited to, medical social work, family violence, poverty and social welfare policy, child welfare, gerontology, and criminal justice. Our renowned research institute includes; The Stoop Center for Communities, Families, and Children; Florida Institute Florida Institute for Child Welfare; Institute for Trauma and Resilience Studies; Institute for Justice research and development; the Multidisciplinary Evaluation and Consulting Center; and the Institute for Quality Children’s Services. The Florida State University subscribes to equal opportunity and pluralism and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. All eligible candidates are, therefore, invited to apply for position vacancies as appropriate. Florida State University is a public records agency pursuant to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.
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If qualified and interested in a specific Faculty job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://hr.fsu.edu/facultyjobs. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.
Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include education details even if attaching a Vita.
Application to include:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- One writing sample
- Three references
Initial interviews will be conducted virtually and during the CSWE APM as needed.
ConsiderationsThis is a Faculty position.
This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.
This position is being re-advertised. Previous applicants need not apply.
Equal Employment OpportunityAn Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer.
FSU's Equal Opportunity Statement can be accessed at: https://hr.fsu.edu/sites/g/files/upcbnu2186/files/PDF/Publications/diversity/EEO_Statement.pdf.
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