We're Hiring!

Please review job requirements carefully. Failure to submit all pieces of the application may result in disqualification. Applications are accepted on the University of West Florida career site: https://careers.uwf.edu. For assistance contact UWF Human Resources at 850.474.2694 or jobs@uwf.edu.

Employment based visa sponsorship will NOT be considered for this position.

POSITION DETAILS

Classification Title:  Instructor
Working Title:  Adjunct Instructor

Department:  Dept of Social Work
FLSA Status:  Exempt
Salary Range:  Dependent on Course Assignment(s) and Credentials
Pay Basis:  Annually

POSITION OVERVIEW

JOB SUMMARY:

The Department of Social Work at the University of West Florida is seeking qualified applicants to serve as adjunct faculty teaching fully online and face to face courses in Social Work at the Bachelors and Masters level.

The college is building a pool of adjuncts for teaching opportunities for upcoming semesters. Applications will be accepted on an on-going basis. Your application will be reviewed by the appropriate academic department.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Holds at least the master's degree in an appropriate specialization or the equivalent qualifications based on professional experience and is otherwise qualified to perform assigned duties. The appointee may engage in teaching, scholarship and creative projects, and/or service and other related activities, but is not eligible for tenure.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum qualifications for consideration to teach Bachelor's level courses include an earned Master's degree in Social Work and 2 years of practice experience. Minimum qualifications for consideration to teach Master's level courses include and / or an earned Master's degree in Social Work with a valid clinical license in social work and or a doctorate degree such as a Ph.D., DSW, or a closely related field.

Special Requirements or Considerations of the Job:  

• This position requires a criminal background screen.
• This position requires licensure, certification, or other qualifications described in the Special Instructions.

Special Instructions to Applicants:  Candidates must apply online through the University of West Florida website: https://careers.uwf.edu. Applicants are required to attach a cv, letter of interest and contact information for three references. References will be contacted upon submission of this application. An opportunity to upload these documents will be provided during the application process. For assistance, please contact Human Resources at 850-474-2694 or email jobs@uwf.edu.

The college is building a pool of adjuncts for teaching opportunities for upcoming semesters. Applications will be accepted on an on-going basis. Your application will be reviewed by the appropriate academic department.

ADDITIONAL POSTING DETAILS

Number of Vacancies: Multiple
Work Hours:  Varies Based on Course Assignment
FTE:  0.225
Closing Date:  8/15/2026

The University of West Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Access/Disabled/Veteran employer. Any individual requiring special accommodation to apply is requested to advise UWF by contacting UWF Human Resources at 850.474.2694 (voice) or 850.857.6158 (TTY). E-Verify is required for employment. All applications for employment at the University are subject to Florida public records law.