Description
Director of MSW Field Education
School of Social Work
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
The School of Social Work seeks applications for the position of Director of MSW Field Education. This is an academic professional position with a [0%] appointment as a Clinical Assistant or Associate Professor. This position reports to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs/MSW Program Director. This is a full-time 12‑month appointment.
This position is responsible for the overall administration of the MSW Field Education program. Specific responsibilities include:
- Coordinate all aspects of the Field Education Program
- Provide leadership in curriculum development and student assessment related to Field Education
- Work with the Associate Dean regarding the implementation of the Field Education Program and related policies/procedures
- Monitor and evaluate assigned field placement sites, field instructors and student learning experiences and progress
- Prepares and updates the MSW Field Education manual
- Teaches Field Education seminars
- Is responsible for all field-related materials related to accreditation
- Recruits agencies and field instructors; designs and/or coordinates training of field instructors
- This position requires extensive travel, mostly in Illinois.
Candidates must possess a master’s degree in social work from an accredited School of Social Work, have completed at least 3 years’ post-MSW practice experience, and must be a Licensed Social Worker. Prior experience in social work education on a university campus is highly preferred. The successful candidate will have strong written and oral communication skills, as well as excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position will be available on December 7, 2009.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Please create your candidate profile at http://jobs.illinois.edu and upload your letter of application, a resume and list of three references with their addresses and telephone numbers by November 17, 2009. All requested information must be submitted for your application to be considered.
For further information regarding application procedures, you may contact (Kathy Dysart at [Click Here to Email Your Resumé]). You may also visit http://www.socialwork.illinois.edu for information about the School.
The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action /Equal Opportunity Employer. The administration, faculty and staff embrace diversity and are committed to attracting qualified candidates who also embrace and value diversity and inclusivity.
Requirements
This position is responsible for the overall administration of the MSW Field Education program. Specific responsibilities include:
- Coordinate all aspects of the Field Education Program
- Provide leadership in curriculum development and student assessment related to Field Education
- Work with the Associate Dean regarding the implementation of the Field Education Program and related policies/procedures
- Monitor and evaluate assigned field placement sites, field instructors and student learning experiences and progress
- Prepares and updates the MSW Field Education manual
- Teaches Field Education seminars
- Is responsible for all field-related materials related to accreditation
- Recruits agencies and field instructors; designs and/or coordinates training of field instructors
- This position requires extensive travel, mostly in Illinois.
Candidates must possess a master’s degree in social work from an accredited School of Social Work, have completed at least 3 years’ post-MSW practice experience, and must be a Licensed Social Worker. Prior experience in social work education on a university campus is highly preferred. The successful candidate will have strong written and oral communication skills, as well as excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
