Instructor/Director of Field Education - Criminal Justice, Social Work, and Sociology - Social Work

Instructor/Director of Field Education - Criminal Justice, Social Work, and Sociology - Social Work

Southeast Missouri State University


Salary: Depends on Qualifications

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 202200098

Location: Cape Girardeau, MO

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Position Summary
Instructor/Director of Field Education - Non-Tenure Track
Social Work
Department of Criminal Justice, Social Work, and Sociology
College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Along with teaching, and service responsibilities, this position provides oversight for Field Education. The Director of Field Education position requires candidates to demonstrate a student-centered professional focus, a strong commitment to social work education, experience with field training, and dedication to social work values and ethics. Candidates must also have professional experience collaborating in a team environment and demonstrate a strong work ethic.

Primary Responsibilities

Establish and maintain agency placement criteria

Ensure agencies provide appropriate learning experiences for students

Oversee and monitor student field placement performance to ensure timely and appropriate student placements

Oversee and monitor the performance of field placement agencies, as well as review all affiliation agreements, coordinate the renewal of said agreements, make site visits to field placement agencies, and develop new field agency placement sites

Provide oversight for all background screening, as well as ensure compliance with all field application procedures, review and make recommendations (as needed) for field placements, and ensure the establishment, monitoring, and confidential maintenance of background screening records

Develop and implement field related policies in collaboration with Social Work faculty and the department chairperson

Actively participate in the design of the Social Work Program curriculum, the evaluation procedures of the Program, and the development of academic policies

Oversee the implementation and quality of field orientation for students, agencies, field liaisons, and field instructors

Maintain current data regarding the status of students in field placement, as well as ensure the consistent monitoring of all records of students in field education to support compliance with Program, agency procedures, and recording standards

Oversee the timely and accurate preparation and updating of field educational manuals, forms, and procedures as approved by the Social Work Program faculty

Teach undergraduate courses across the BSW social work curriculum according to workload assignments

Engage in departmental and university service

Serve as academic advisor to Social Work Program students

Required Qualifications

• Master's in Social Work (MSW) from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited program (Degree must be from a regionally accredited or internationally accredited/government certified university.)
• Ph.D. in Social Work or a directly related field is a plus
• Current active Missouri social work license or current eligibility for Missouri licensure; a current clinical social work license (LCSW) is a plus
• Minimum of two years full-time post-MSW direct practice experience, with at least two years of direct practice experience in the Southeast Missouri region
• Experience or knowledge in teaching at the college/university level as a graduate assistant, part-time instructor, or full-time faculty
• Experience or interest in teaching across the undergraduate social work curriculum
• Demonstrated commitment to work with students, staff, and community (e.g., advising, organizations, training, boards, leadership)
• Demonstrated commitment to collegiality when interacting with others within the University community
• Demonstrated commitment to a diverse work environment, including working with multicultural populations and an understanding of, and sensitivity to, issues affecting women and minorities

As a public regional university with a graduate mission, Southeast seeks candidates with a commitment to excellent undergraduate and graduate education and student success within the framework of the teacher-scholar model. Applications of instructional technology and pedagogical research are supported through the Center for Teaching and Learning and the Office of Online Learning. Successful candidates will contribute to the development of innovative curricula and delivery strategies, including traditional, blended, and online formats, and participate in initiatives promoting student success, retention, and degree completion.

Required Information & Deadline
Application Deadline: The position has a start date of August 1, 2022 but will remain open until filled. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by no later than April 29, 2022.

Required Information: To apply, submit the following items online by clicking on the APPLY button at the top of the page:

• Cover letter of interest addressing required position qualifications
• Teaching philosophy
• Current curriculum vitae
• Statement on candidate's viewpoints concerning diversity and inclusivity
• Unofficial copies of transcripts (official transcripts are required when an offer of employment is accepted)
• Names and contact information of three professional references

Additional Information
Departmental Information: The Department of Criminal Justice, Social Work, and Sociology at Southeast is dedicated to building a culturally diverse faculty committed to teaching and working within a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from minorities, women, and members of other underrepresented groups. Additional information regarding the Department of Criminal Justice, Social Work, and Sociology can be found at https://semo.edu/cjsws/.



To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/semoedu/jobs/3511563/instructor-director-of-field-education-criminal-justice-social-work-and-socio




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