Faculty: MSW Field Director

Concordia University is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and in the world.

Position Summary

The MSW Field Director provides leadership and administration of the MSW field education component, ensuring field placements that align with Concordia University-Wisconsin's mission, the program's mission, CSWE (Council on Social Work Education) accreditation standards, and student learning outcomes. This role develops and maintains community partnerships, manages field placement processes, supports students and field instructors, and promotes program quality and compliance.

The MSW Field Director has .50 release time (12 TCs per year - 12-month contract) for administrative obligations. Other responsibilities include teaching, scholarship, and service to the MSW Program, School of Health Professions, and Concordia University-Wisconsin.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Field Education Leadership & Program Management

• Oversee the overall administration and coordination of field education for the Master of Social Work program
• Develop, implement, and maintain field education policies, procedures, and resources (e.g., manuals, documentation, evaluation forms)
• Ensure all placements meet educational standards and reflect the MSW curriculum goals and CSWE competencies
• Monitor field placement quality through regular communication and evaluation with students and agencies
• Maintain Exxat
• Provide supervision and work in partnership with the Field Administrative Assistant to ensure efficient field education processes
• Conduct quarterly evaluations of the field administrative assistant
• Attend yearly CSWE conference
• Other duties as assigned

Field Site & Community Partnerships

• Identify, recruit, and expand a network of potential field placement agencies that offer varied and meaningful learning experiences
• Establish and maintain affiliation agreements and manage contract processes with community partner
• Conduct site visits and meet with agency representatives to assess and approve field site suitability
• Represent the MSW Program in professional community settings to strengthen agency relationships
• Provide field instructor orientations

Student Placement & Support

• Guide students through the field placement process, including readiness assessment, agency matching, interview coordination, and placement confirmation
• Meet individually with students to discuss interests, goals, and learning needs as part of placement planning
• Monitor students' progress in field placements and assist in resolving issues or conflicts when they arise
• Facilitate orientations for students entering the field experience

Field Instructor Recruitment & Development

• Recruit qualified field instructors that meet credential requirements and develop orientation/training opportunities
• Provide orientation, support, guidance, and ongoing communication to field instructors to enhance placement success

Assessment, Accreditation & Reporting

• Participate in program assessment and data collection for continuous improvement of field education practices
• Support MSW accreditation processes related to field education (e.g., documentation, evaluation, self-study contributions)
• Maintain recordkeeping for student placements, evaluations, and compliance requirements.

Teaching

• Teach Field Courses
• Assist MSW Director in recruiting adjuncts to teach field
• Support field adjuncts with course delivery

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Effective interpersonal and supervisor skills in recruitment, performance management, and coaching/counseling;
• Professional decorum and ethical decision-making;
• Demonstrated superior communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Supportive of the mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS)

Education & Experience

• MSW from a CSWE accredited program with at least five years post MSW direct social work experience;
• Experience in higher education is preferred, which includes teaching, program development, and/or administrative, especially experience with the CSWE accreditation standards;
• Experience serving as Field Coordinator preferred;
• Demonstrated commitment to the profession of social work, social work education (including CSWE accreditation) and to serving marginalized populations, in addition, exemplify the core values of the profession as specified in the Social Work Code of Ethics as well as the core competencies specified in CSWE's Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS)

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Compensation & Benefits

This is a full-time, exempt (salary) 12-month faculty position. The starting wage may be determined upon education and/or experience. Concordia University benefit options include, but are not limited to the following:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Personal Spending Account, Flexible Spending Account, and/or Health Savings Account
• Disability and Survivor Plan
• Retirement Pension Plan
• Retirement 403(b) Savings Plan
• Basic Life and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Tuition waiver benefits (available for employees and their qualified dependents)

Compensation and Benefit Details

Application Instructions

To receive full consideration, all applicants are must complete and submit an online employment application through the Concordia University Employment page: https://cuw.applicantpro.com/jobs/ Click on the job you are interested in applying to, enter your contact information in the Apply Now section, and then click the Apply For This Position button to begin the application process.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until successful candidate(s) are identified. Applicants should include with their online application: letter of intent, curriculum vita, copy of transcripts, three letters of reference, and description of teaching philosophy.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of CU to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

However, CU is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CU reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religion. In addition, preference in holding certain employment positions is given to ordained or rostered ministers of the LCMS. Based on a religious tenet, CU recognizes only male, LCMS ordained Ministers of the Gospel, but recognizes both male and female LCMS Rostered Ministers of the Gospel.

The Human Resources Department has been appointed to manage the equal employment opportunity program, including all equal employment opportunity activities, as required by federal, state and local agencies. If any employee or applicant for employment believes this policy has been violated, he/she must contact the Director of Human Resources.

Concordia University is a HLC accredited, co-educational, liberal arts school offering more than 72 undergraduate majors, over 35 master's degree programs, and 5 doctoral programs. There are also a variety of accelerated evening and e-learning programs.