University of Central Florida
Professor and Director, School of Social Work
University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida, us, 32885
Overview
The College of Health Professions and Sciences (CHPS) at the University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applications for a 12-month tenured professor to serve as director of the School of Social Work. This position is located on the main campus with an anticipated start date of summer or fall of 2026. The college is seeking an innovative, energetic, inter-professional leader with the capacity to leverage the existing strengths of the school to create a meaningful impact on the college, university, and community. The selected candidate will be a visionary with the ability to lead the school through exciting changes as UCF strengthens its health and medical programming at the UCF Academic Health Sciences Center. The director oversees the school's faculty and staff, is a member of the college leadership team, and reports directly to the dean of the College of Health Professions and Sciences. Responsibilities
Provide academic and administrative leadership (i.e., management of human resources, budget, enrollment, curriculum development, and program assessment, Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accreditation compliance and reporting, and academic programming). Facilitate intra- and interdepartmental collaborations to enhance the impact of scholarship, teaching, and service. Support faculty in securing external funding, promote a collegial and collaborative environment, and facilitate meaningful growth to meet community healthcare needs. CHPS is home to three schools, one department, and six centers and institutes and is a leader in creating positive community change by building partnerships that transcend traditional disciplinary boundaries. The college is a core member of the UCF Academic Health Sciences Center along with the Colleges of Nursing and Medicine. The School of Social Work offers 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 the website. Minimum Qualifications
A doctoral degree in social work or closely related discipline from an accredited institution. An MSW degree from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)-accredited program. An outstanding record of teaching, research, and scholarly achievements commensurate with a tenured faculty appointment at the rank of professor. Demonstration of significant and successful administrative leadership experience in a university setting. Knowledge of and experience with CSWE accreditation. Experience in curriculum development and program assessment. Preferred Qualifications
Proven leadership with the ability to oversee social work programs at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels. Experience overseeing complex budgets and accreditation processes, a history of federally funded research, effective communication and interpersonal skills, and a demonstrated commitment to fostering community growth and healthcare emphasis. Academic experience showing commitment to and mentorship of faculty and staff within the school’s programs while developing and implementing policies. Experience cultivating collaborative relationships with university administrators, faculty, staff, students, and alumni, and creating partnerships within and outside the college and university. Application Materials
UCF requires all applications and supporting documents to be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website. In addition to the online application, candidates should upload: A letter of application indicating qualifications for the position A curriculum vitae Copy of transcripts Contact information for three to five professional references 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 uploaded concurrently. The online submission process does not allow additional documents after submission. Questions regarding this search should be directed to: Jeffrey R. Stout, search committee chair, at: jeffrey.stout@ucf.edu Job Details
Work Schedule: Varies Type of Appointment: Regular Expected Salary: Negotiable UCF is a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 407-823-1336 or email onac@ucf.edu. For general application or posting questions, please email talent@ucf.edu.
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The College of Health Professions and Sciences (CHPS) at the University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applications for a 12-month tenured professor to serve as director of the School of Social Work. This position is located on the main campus with an anticipated start date of summer or fall of 2026. The college is seeking an innovative, energetic, inter-professional leader with the capacity to leverage the existing strengths of the school to create a meaningful impact on the college, university, and community. The selected candidate will be a visionary with the ability to lead the school through exciting changes as UCF strengthens its health and medical programming at the UCF Academic Health Sciences Center. The director oversees the school's faculty and staff, is a member of the college leadership team, and reports directly to the dean of the College of Health Professions and Sciences. Responsibilities
Provide academic and administrative leadership (i.e., management of human resources, budget, enrollment, curriculum development, and program assessment, Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accreditation compliance and reporting, and academic programming). Facilitate intra- and interdepartmental collaborations to enhance the impact of scholarship, teaching, and service. Support faculty in securing external funding, promote a collegial and collaborative environment, and facilitate meaningful growth to meet community healthcare needs. CHPS is home to three schools, one department, and six centers and institutes and is a leader in creating positive community change by building partnerships that transcend traditional disciplinary boundaries. The college is a core member of the UCF Academic Health Sciences Center along with the Colleges of Nursing and Medicine. The School of Social Work offers 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 the website. Minimum Qualifications
A doctoral degree in social work or closely related discipline from an accredited institution. An MSW degree from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)-accredited program. An outstanding record of teaching, research, and scholarly achievements commensurate with a tenured faculty appointment at the rank of professor. Demonstration of significant and successful administrative leadership experience in a university setting. Knowledge of and experience with CSWE accreditation. Experience in curriculum development and program assessment. Preferred Qualifications
Proven leadership with the ability to oversee social work programs at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels. Experience overseeing complex budgets and accreditation processes, a history of federally funded research, effective communication and interpersonal skills, and a demonstrated commitment to fostering community growth and healthcare emphasis. Academic experience showing commitment to and mentorship of faculty and staff within the school’s programs while developing and implementing policies. Experience cultivating collaborative relationships with university administrators, faculty, staff, students, and alumni, and creating partnerships within and outside the college and university. Application Materials
UCF requires all applications and supporting documents to be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website. In addition to the online application, candidates should upload: A letter of application indicating qualifications for the position A curriculum vitae Copy of transcripts Contact information for three to five professional references 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 uploaded concurrently. The online submission process does not allow additional documents after submission. Questions regarding this search should be directed to: Jeffrey R. Stout, search committee chair, at: jeffrey.stout@ucf.edu Job Details
Work Schedule: Varies Type of Appointment: Regular Expected Salary: Negotiable UCF is a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 407-823-1336 or email onac@ucf.edu. For general application or posting questions, please email talent@ucf.edu.
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