Assistant Director of Practicum Education

Department of Social Work

Classification: Administrative Faculty

Job Category: Administrative or Professional Faculty

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Schedule: Full-time 1.0 FTE 40 hours/week

Location: Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type: On Site Required

Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for visa sponsorship

Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check: Yes

About the Department

The Department of Social Works mission is dedicated to advancing holistic human health and well-being by engaging with diverse populations across various systems and throughout the life course. Our internationally recognized faculty bring expertise in key areas such as substance use, mental health, family, and sexual violence prevention, aging, sexual health, and parenting/child development. The department has a long-standing tradition of faculty-student-community research collaborations that strengthen both social work education and practice. The department is at the forefront of training the next generation of social workers using evidence-based practices and leveraging cutting-edge methodologies, including digital technology, computing techniques, creative arts, and trauma-informed holistic approaches to promote community-engaged research and interventions.

Offering both BSW and MSW degree programs, including a fully online MSW option, our curriculum is rooted in social justice and provides students with foundational social work knowledge. We emphasize critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and preparedness for diverse roles in clinical, organizational, and community settings. Situated within a College of Public Health, our students benefit from unique interprofessional and interdisciplinary opportunities that deepen their understanding of the root causes of social issues and help shape their career trajectories. Students gain valuable hands-on experience through partnerships with over 300 practicum sites across the nation. Located in the Washington DC metropolitan area, the department offers an ideal environment to engage with various communities and to influence social change at the local, regional, and national levels.

Further information about the department may be found at http://socialwork.gmu.edu.

About the Position

Under the supervision and direction of the Director of Practicum Education, the Assistant Director of Practicum Education provides a variety of educational services for BSW, MSW, on-campus, and MSW online students and has operational and management responsibility of placing and managing social work practicum placements in community agencies for their practicum. The Assistant Director of Practicum Education recruits, assesses, and works with community agencies that provide appropriate practicum opportunities as set forth by the accrediting body, the Council on Social Work Education.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Director of Practicum Education in training and support of Practicum Liaisons, Practicum Instructors, and students
• Serves as a practicum faculty liaison and teaches one Practicum Education Seminar per semester from BSW, MSW, on-campus, and MSW online programs
• Conducts student interviews to make appropriate matches to practicum agencies
• Coordinates student practicums with agency partners
• Assists with practicum seminar curriculum development and development of trainings/orientations for students, practicum faculty, and practicum site instructors
• Database management of student and agency information
• Participates in departmental activities through committees and may participate in a variety of other professional activities based upon the college and universitys needs and the professionals unique skill set

Required Qualifications

• Masters degree in a related field
• MSW degree from a CSWE-accredited program or the equivalent combination of education and experience
• Typically at least 3 years post-MSW direct social work practice experience
• Knowledge of computer applications, including word processing, spreadsheet, and database capabilities
• Skills in interpersonal communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution
• Organizational time management and detail-oriented abilities
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively with a diverse student population
• A professional social work identity with accompanying values and ethics

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting students in Social Work Practicum Education
• Knowledge of CSWE Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards
• Bi-lingual spoken and written

Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, applicants must apply for the Assistant Director of Practicum Education position at https://jobs.gmu.edu. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information and provide a Cover Letter and Letter of Intent with a CV for review.

Posting Open Date: January 8, 2026

For Full Consideration Apply by: February 6, 2026

Open Until Filled: Yes