Miami University Alumni Association·Oxford, Alabama
The primary responsibility is teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in social work within the Department of Family Science and Social Work. This appointment begins August 17, 2026, with a potential renewal period of up to five years based on performance and funding.
Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor - Family Science & Social Work
Worker Type: Temporary (Fixed Term)
Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.
Screening Date: 2026-03-04
Job Description: Summary
Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor to teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in social work in the Department of Family Science and Social Work. Appointment begins August 17, 2026 with the possibility of renewal for up to five years contingent on performance and funding.
Two positions available to be filled.
Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor to teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in social work in the Department of Family Science and Social Work. Appointment begins August 17, 2026 with the possibility of renewal for up to five years contingent on performance and funding. Two positions available to be filled.
The College of Education, Health and Society (EHS) was founded in 1902, and was Miami University’s first professional school and home to Miami’s first graduate of color. The College embraces the rich opportunities available for cross- disciplinary collaboration across its six departments (Educational Leadership; Educational Psychology; Family Science and Social Work; Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health; Sport Leadership and Management; and Teacher Education).
Ph.D. or terminal degree in Family Science or Social Work, or closely related field by date of appointment and a minimum of two years of practice experience post master’s degree achievement for appointment as Visiting Assistant Professor; Master's (or ABD) in Social Work or closely related field by date of appointment and a minimum of two years of practice experience post master’s degree achievement for appointment as Instructor.
Consideration may be given to candidates with applied professional experience, including but not limited to a minimum of five years practice experience post master’s degree achievement; those holding licensure (e.g., LSW, LISW, LISW-S) in social work; and experience teaching hybrid or fully online as well as face-to-face courses.
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For the Visiting Assistant Professor role, a Ph.D. or terminal degree in Family Science or Social Work (or closely related field) plus a minimum of two years of post-master's practice experience is required. For the Instructor role, a Master's degree (or ABD) in Social Work (or closely related field) plus a minimum of two years of post-master's practice experience is necessary.
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