Faculty Field Liaisons

 

Department Summary

We are currently seeking and hiring Faculty Field Liaisons (FFLs) to serve in our BASW and MSW Programs (on-campus and online). We desire colleagues and team members who are qualified, motivated, committed, enthusiastic, and detail-oriented, and who have a passion to educate social work students. This is an opportunity to join a dynamic, mutually-supportive faculty and an academic program that has earned a reputation for excellence over its 50+ year history within the California State University system. The School of Social Work offers MSW (on-campus, hybrid/online, and advanced standing) and BASW degree program options, and additional training and certificate programs such as those in Title IV-E Child Welfare, Public Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Adult and Aging Services, and the Pupil Personnel Services Credential (PPSC). Both our MSW and BASW programs are fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). The School of Social Work at San José State University recently reached its 50thAnniversary and is currently the largest social work program by enrollment in the San Francisco Bay Area. Our Transcultural Perspective is at the heart of our mission; we are committed to social justice and to addressing the changing needs of diverse communities through education, research, and service. Please visit our School of Social Work website (www.sjsu.edu/socialwork) and the SJSU catalog (https://catalog.sjsu.edu/) for more details about our programs and curriculum.

 

Brief Description of Duties

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

A Faculty Field Liaison (FFL) position is equivalent to approximately 50% to 100% time (depending on interest and availability) in the BASW and/or MSW program. There are variations depending on whether the FFL is teaching BASW or MSW generalist or specialized year MSW field courses, as well as in online or on-campus formats. FFLs hired in the on-campus program are eligible for benefits; those hired in the online program are not eligible for benefits. Supervised by the Field Education Director, an FFL is responsible for supervising and directing cohesive and progressive educational experiences of students in field instruction. The liaison process implements the following goals:

1. To develop and support a mechanism by which the School of Social Work can meet its primary responsibility for the students' education.
2. To provide an educational context by which the School can nurture the development of professional leadership through student governance, educational experiences, and practice in the field.
3. To provide a structure that has a preventive function regarding a student's educational problems, with the goal of equitable resolution of barriers in his/her learning.
4. Build a respectful partnership with community partners, agencies, and student stakeholders.

 

An FFL, as a faculty member of SJSU and the School of Social Work, is one of the key personnel who contributes to the overall education, training, and professional development of our students in the context of the field practicum and its integral part of our overall curriculum. FFLs work a variety of schedules to accommodate the needs of the School and students, but generally during weekday office hours. As an FFL, attendance at field education program meetings is required and support of School-related events is expected.

• Work collaboratively with the School in its education and training of students, specifically with the Field Education office;
• Perform faculty and teaching duties, including advising, posting of office hours and contact information, completing all necessary procedures for hiring, evaluation, and other duties; leading field seminars, overseeing and grading student field assignments, and assigning and reporting final grades;
• Ensure maximum productive learning opportunities for the student.
• Assist with curricular design and improvements;
• Be available and attend Field office events;
• Attend bi-monthly supervision with the Field Education Director;
• Attend mandatory Field Faculty Meetings once a month;
• Complete In-Place documentation and obtain signatures from FIs and students in a timely manner.
• Address agency partnership concerns, complaints, and challenges;
• Adherence to the School of Social Work policies and procedures regarding grading, Notice of Concern, Fitness for Profession, and Professional Standards Committee;
• Address and manage student and agency concerns in a timely manner, and complete all necessary administrative tasks associated with resolution;
• Visit the agency a minimum of 1 to 2 times each academic year; more if needed. At the time of the agency visit, t