Mount Mary University

Provide ongoing support to full time and adjunct faculty teaching field education. A PhD/DSW is preferred.. Previous undergraduate or masters social work teaching experience; will also consider other relevant experience. Mount Mary University encourages applications from all qualified candidates and is vitally committed to all aspects of diversity, equity, and inclusion.. For more information about diversity, equity, and inclusion at Mount Mary please visit

director of field education

Position Summary:
The Director of Field Education for Social Work uses strong community relationships to develop and provide oversight to the fieldwork education program. This tenure-track position requires significant contact with students, faculty, social work & human service organizations, and administrative offices to ensure that each Mount Mary University MSW student receives quality fieldwork education. Position provides 50% teaching in MSW social work courses related to fieldwork or other courses consistent with practice experience and 50% fieldwork responsibilities in the MSW program.

Primary Responsibilities:
Teach courses related to fieldwork preparation and experiences
Curriculum development and revision
Provide ongoing support to full time and adjunct faculty teaching field education
Serve as a resource for faculty members and other program areas
Serve on faculty assembly and All-University committees
Provide service to the institution and the community
Engage in ongoing scholarship and professional activity (research, publications, presentations)
Advise students
Secure and maintain fieldwork sites for MSW social work students (traditional and advanced standing)
Prepare students for fieldwork placements
Establish and maintain the field education manual, fieldwork contracts and other documents
Follow up with agency field instructors to monitor student progress
Visit fieldwork sites as needed to monitor student progress and/or develop new field sites
Maintain compliance with CSWE accreditation standards for fieldwork
Complete annual data collection and dissemination of CSWE competency benchmarks
Perform other duties, responsibilities, or special projects as assigned

Skills and Experience:
Master's degree in social work from a CSWE accredited program required. A PhD/DSW is preferred.
Previous undergraduate or masters social work teaching experience; will also consider other relevant experience
Strong working knowledge and understanding of established professional code of ethics and best practices
Outstanding verbal, written, and presentation skills including the ability to work with diverse groups
Ability to work collaboratively as a member of professional and community groups

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform primary functions.
Mount Mary University encourages applications from all qualified candidates and is vitally committed to all aspects of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from qualified candidates and all will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, or any other groups protected by law. Mount Mary seeks to hire and retain personnel who will make a positive contribution to its mission, vision, and values.
For more information about diversity, equity, and inclusion at Mount Mary please visit http://www.mtmary.edu/about/diversity

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