Social Work Assistant Professor, Director of Field Education

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

This is a twelve-month full-time, extended term, academic position.  Candidates must have a MSW degree from a CSWE accredited university and a social work license.  The Director of Field Education assumes a leadership role in providing a student-centered placement process. In coordination with the MSW Program Director and BSW Program Director..  This position will establish partnerships between the MSW/BSW programs and community agencies for the purpose of securing quality placements for all students in the social work program. Additional responsibilities include student field advising, placement data tracking and management, agency and supervisor development, event and training coordination and facilitation, and database development

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, implement, and manage all aspects of the MSW field education program.
• Provide oversight for the BSW field education program.
• Ensure compliance with CSWE accreditation standards related to field education.
• Develop and revise field education policies and procedures.
• Coordinate student placements 
• Identify, develop, and maintain relationships with a diverse array of social work agencies
• Evaluate agencies for suitability as field placements and facilitate completion of agency affiliation agreements
• Provide support and conflict resolution for students and agencies during placements.
• Oversee the completion of all necessary documentation (learning contracts, evaluations, etc.).
• Meet with students to assess learning needs, match with appropriate agencies and follow-up until successful confirmation of placement. 
• Manage requests for unique student placements and initiate contact to develop and approve new sites.
• Onboard all field students
• Provide consultation and mentorship to new agencies on structuring internships, and developing appropriate learning activities for students to meet program and accreditation requirements. 
• Update all materials for agency screening visits, and coordinate with field team to ensure materials are updated and available
• ​​Train and support field instructors and field liaisons in their roles.
• Collaborate with faculty to ensure field education is integrated into the overall MSW curriculum.
• Organize field instructor orientations and appreciation events.
• Monitor and evaluate field program outcomes and student learning objectives
• Compile data and prepare reports for accreditation and institutional review
• Participate in curriculum development and strategic planning
• Represent the MSW program on community panels and at community events
• Work in tandem with the field team to develop and maintain field database
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