Open-Rank Professor, 9 Month Salaried (College of Social Work)

Department

FSU College of Social Work

Responsibilities

This is a 9 month Open-Rank 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.

Qualifications

Doctoral degree from an accredited institution or the highest degree appropriate in the field of specialization with a demonstrated record of achievement in teaching, academic research, and service. 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 Info

Dr. Shamra Boel-Studt, Chair, Faculty Search Committee, College of Social Work (sboelstudt@fsu.edu).

University Information

Florida State University 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 infrastructure. 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 institutes include: the Stoops Center for Communities, Families, and Children; 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 American with Disabilities Act. All eligible candidates are, therefore, are invited to apply for position vacancies as appropriate. Florida State University is a public records university pursuant to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.

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How To Apply

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.

Please include:

Cover letter

Curriculum vitae

One writing sample

The names of three references

Considerations

This is a Faculty position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check .

Equal Employment Opportunity

An 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.