Assistant, Assoc Professor - Educator, Field Services - School of Social Work

Job Title:

Assistant, Assoc Professor - Educator, Field Services - School of Social Work

Posting

Start Date:

12/17/25

Work Arrangement:
Onsite

The University of Cincinnati School of Social Work is searching for a full‑time faculty member to carry out the responsibilities associated with coordinating a robust field education program for the School's BSW Distance Learning (BSW‑DL) program. This is a 12‑month Educator position with an ideal start date in Fall 2026 with rank (Assistant or Associate professor) commensurate with experience.

• Identification, assessment, and selection of field placement sites in collaboration with BSW‑DL students, faculty, and staff.
• Orientation of students to policies and practices related to field education in the School of Social Work.
• Collaboration with field placement sites to recruit, train, and coordinate field instructors.
• Recruitment, training, and coordination of field liaisons.
• Teaching responsibilities include field seminars that accompany the students' field placements, as well as training and orientation sessions for field students, instructors, and liaisons.
• Collaboration with School field education faculty to ensure consistent application of policies and procedures across field programs.
• Service responsibilities may include participation in recruitment, retention, and admissions activities, program committee work, and other tasks as assigned by the School's Director or coordinated by the BSW‑DL Program Director or Director of Field Education.

• Master of Social Work degree.
• Licensed Social Worker (LSW).
• Five years post‑MSW practice experience as a professional social worker.
• Knowledge and skill in the use of computer technology, educational learning management systems, and experience in course development.
• Three years of successful teaching and field coordination experience in social work.
• Experience in working with community organizations, especially in recruiting and placing students.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including communication, problem solving, counseling, conflict management, and follow‑through.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to take direction and coordinate work with colleagues, peers, and community partners.

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and research evidenced by a strong publication record in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Candidates for a tenured appointment should demonstrate intellectual leadership and impact on the field and potential significant contributions to the department, University of Cincinnati, and wider scholarly community.
• Demonstrate evidence of effective teaching ability, commitment to student success, and service to the profession.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to present complex material to students unfamiliar with a subject.
• Must have outstanding writing skills to present research in written format.
• Ability to work and collaborate with individuals from a variety of backgrounds.

• Participation in Quality Matters.
• Active in professional activities.

• Cover Letter
• CV/Resume
• Teaching and Mentorship Statement(s)
• Contact information for Three References
• Course evaluations will be requested from applicants who have prior teaching experience if selected for an on‑campus interview.
• Applicants without a Cover Letter and/or CV/Resume will not be considered.