Assistant Professor, School of Social Work

The Opportunity

The School of Social Work in the College of Health Professions and Sciences at the University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applications for a 9-month; tenure earning assistant professor who will pursue innovative, collaborative, and interdisciplinary research and publicly engaged scholarship. The selected candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate level social work classes wile participating in meaningful service at the school, college, university, and community levels. The position is assigned to the main Orlando campus with a projected start date of Fall 2026.

The School of Social Work is recognized nationally for the superior quality of its educational offerings and its contributions to clinical social work, health care, scholarship, and service to our community. The school has 34 full-time faculty, 10 staff, adjunct faculty, and over 800 students. The school offers both a bachelor's and a master's degree in social work with proposals under review to launch DSW and PhD programs in the next three years. The BSW and MSW programs offer both face-to-face and online options. The MSW program is ranked in the top 25% nationally by U.S. News and World Report. The school is home to the Center for Behavioral Health Research and Training. For more information about the school, visit our website at,https://healthprofessions.ucf.edu/socialwork/

UCF and its 12 colleges provide opportunities to more than 70,000 students, offering 111 bachelor's, 98 master's degrees, and 39 doctoral and specialist programs. Students come from all 50 states and over 147 countries. U.S. News & World Report ranked UCF among the top 5 most innovative public universities in its Best Colleges 2025 report. Additionally, UCF is one of 56 public universities with the Carnegie Foundation's highest designation in two categories: community engagement and very high research activity. As one of the largest universities in the country, UCF is committed to innovative community partnerships, world-class research with local and global impact, and the integration of technology and learning. For additional information about the University of Central Florida, please visitwww.ucf.edu.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a CSWE-accredited program

• Ph.D./DSW in Social Work or a related discipline from an accredited institution. ABD's will be considered if degree is earned by the start of the appointment period.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A research agenda showing opportunities for collaboration with the Center for Behavioral Health Research and Training and faculty at UCF.

• A publication record and current funding or evidence of potential for external funding.

• Teaching experience in social work.

• Two years of post MSW social work practice experience.

Additional Application Materials Required:

UCF requires all applications and supporting documents to be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website, https://www.ucf.edu/jobs/. In addition to the online application, candidates should upload the following:

• Letter of application outlining how you are prepared to join the faculty at UCF highlighting research achievements, teaching experience, and other qualifications for the position.

• Curriculum Vitae.

• Statement of Teaching philosophy that addresses how you are prepared to instruct and mentor students in one of the most diverse universities in Florida and the U.S.

• Reference list (including the names and contact information from at least three professional references, not reference letters).

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.

NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be simultaneously uploaded. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.

Questions regarding this search should be directed to: Dr. Bella Lu, search committee chair, at Shuanglu@ucf.edu.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

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Job Close Date:

Open until filled.

Note to applicants: Please keep in mind that a job posted as 'Open until filled' may close at any time without notice. As such, we encourage you to submit your application and all required documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you'll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You'll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you'll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you'll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks!UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program.

• Paid time off, including annual (12-month faculty) and sick time off and paid holidays.

• Retirement savings options.

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions.

• Education assistance.

• Flexible work environment.

• And more...For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide click here.

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Additional Requirements related to Research Positions:

Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.

The additional screening requirements only apply to research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty, graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, post-doctoral positions, undergraduate positions, visiting assistant professors, and visiting research associates.

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As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.

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If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 407-823-1336 or email onac@ucf.edu.

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