Part-time Field Faculty- Social Work

Part-time Field Faculty- Social Work

Job Class Code: 00052
FLSA: Exempt
Posting Number: PTFRGV0874
Location: Rio Grande Valley
Division/Organization: Provost - Academic Affairs
Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position:
Tenure Status: Non Tenure Track
FTE: Varies

Scope of Job:
We seek Field faculty applicants who are dedicated to serving The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Social Work as a Part-Time Lecturers beginning spring 2025 academic year. The assignment is semester to semester basis and it is contingent to enrollment and scheduling needs.

The School of Social Work at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) occasionally has the need to hire part-time Field Faculty for its
Bachelor's/Masters of Social Work programs.

The Field Faculty is the first point of contact for the student and the agency staff when the student is in their field placement. The primary responsibility of the Field Faculty is to ensure that the student is having a successful internship experience that aligns with the educational requirements of the CSWE competencies. The Field Faculty will be an integral part of the student's field placement team, coordinating the student, the agency field instructors (supervisors), the supplemental MSW supervisors and other stakeholders as needed.

Responsibilities include:

• Facilitate weekly seminar course
• Conduct student one site visit per semester, in person if possible, for students in split placement, or two visits per one semester for students in block placement.
• Oversee the creation and implementation of the student educational experience/learning agreement to ensure that it meets the expectations related to the CSWE 9 competencies and corresponding learning behaviors
• Ensure the student evaluation is completed on time and that the student meets the required minimum score to have a successful field experience
• Ensure that the student successfully completes their required hours
• Act as liaison and first point of contact for the student and the agency to assist with any questions that may arise
• Act as an advocate for student when the student needs support in the placement
• Ensure the student has consistent MSW supervision at the agency, inform the Field Office if the student loses their supervision or requires supplemental supervision
• Stay in communication with the student to ensure that they are experiencing the agreed upon learning opportunities and intervene at the agency if needed
• Communicate with the student's field instructor (supervisor) and any other task supervisors or supplemental supervisors to support the student's successful completion of the field experience
• Communicate with the Directors of Field Education when student issues or concerns arise that require additional intervention
• Participate in Field Faculty meetings
• Understand all Field policies and procedures, including the use of Tevera
• Submit student grades at the end of the semester
• Assist the student in securing a new placement if required during the semester(s)
• Participate in student support meetings and other types of support meetings if required

About UTRGV: UTRGV serves the Rio Grande Valley and beyond via an innovative and unique multicultural education dedicated to student access and success. By championing leading research, healthcare, and application of university discoveries, we support sustainable development, community engagement, and well-being. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) is committed to building and sustaining a highly qualified and talented faculty to pursue excellence in everything that we do, including teaching, research, and service.Drawing on our unique identity as the leading Hispanic-Serving Institution in a bilingual and bicultural environment, UTRGV will promote student access and success by building from strength in education and creating a vibrant campus experience. By 2027, we will accelerate transformation in the Rio Grande Valley and beyond by driving meaningful advancements in research and creative works, expanding access to high-quality and affordable healthcare, and fostering authentic community engagement and integration. UTRGV is a distributed campus, one university spanning four counties and multiple locations. Our purpose is to be a university for the entire Rio Grande Valley and beyond. Over 91% of the students enrolled at UTRGV identify as Hispanic, making UTRGV one of the top 3 universities with the highest percentage of Hispanic students. For additional information, please visit UTRGV website.

About the School of Social Work
The School of Social Work was established in 2018 as an independent School and is under the leadership of Founding Dean Dr. Luis R. Torres. Previously, the department of social work existed since the 1970s, most recently as part of the College of Health Professions. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) School of Social Work (SSW) is the only institution to offer programs leading to both the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree and the Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW) degree south of San Antonio. Both programs are fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).

The BSW Program prepares students for generalist social work practice. Building on the generalist foundation, the MSSW program focuses on two concentrations: Direct Practice with Latino Individuals, Families, and Groups; and Community Practice and Administration. The MSSW Program goals are to prepare graduates to practice with diverse, vulnerable, and at-risk populations to promote human well-being and social and economic justice, especially in the Texas-Mexico border region; to prepare graduates for leadership in developing and implementing policies and services for at-risk populations with an emphasis on the Texas-Mexico border region; and to develop the knowledge base of the social work profession, particularly as it relates to addressing the needs of at-risk populations with an emphasis on the Texas-Mexico border region. The BSW program is in-person, and alternative modalities are being explored. We offer all MSSW programs in two modalities, traditional on-campus, and online. A PhD in Social Work is under development, as are a dual MSSW-MPH program. Other dual degree programs and MSSW modalities have been approved by faculty and will be developed over the next few years.

The School of Social Work is committed to preparing generalist and advanced professional social workers to meet the needs of a binational and multicultural community, and to increasingly make an impact on the national stage. The Rio Grande Valley is a natural laboratory for the demographic shifts being seen around the country. The educational emphasis is on social work practice with Hispanic/Latino/Latinx individuals and communities, and with other diverse communities, considering multicultural competence, ethical practice, knowledge building, and social services that promote social and economic justice.

Minimum Qualifications:
MSW/MSSW from a CSWE-accredited social work program

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications:


Preferred Qualification:


Salary: Part-time Lecturers are paid per course taught commensurate with experience and/or qualifications. The appointment is contingent upon the enrollment and scheduling needs of the School of Social Work.
License or Certification Required?: No
Number of Vacancies: Varies
Desired Start Date: 01/16/2025

EEO Statement:
It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.


Open Date: 11/25/2024

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Complete all sections on the application. If you are applying for the first time, please complete all biographical information including address, email and phone number. You may update this at any time by selecting to edit your profile in the application. Security sensitive; All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). CBCs will be conducted for all candidates invited for an on-campus interview.

Additional Information:
UTRGV is a distributed institution. As such and as assigned, the position may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment. This position is security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215. The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to electthe Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Please Note:
Texas law requires faculty members whose primary language is not English to demonstrate proficiency in English as determined by a satisfactory paper-based test score of 500 (computer-based of 173 or internet-based of 61) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a satisfactory test score of 6.0 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
Incomplete applications will not be considered. All positions are subject to budget approval.

To apply, visit https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/45229 jeid-2525b7d37a416141b2de1a1c74ceda3a