Instructor OR Senior Instructor​/Bachelor of Social Work Field Education Director

Instructor or Senior Instructor/Bachelor of Social Work Field Education Director

The Department of Sociology at the University of Colorado Denver invites applications for an open rank non-tenure track Instructor or Senior Instructor of Social Work to serve as Field Education Director for its new Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program. The position is located in Denver, Colorado and is not remote. This is a full-time (9 months) academic year faculty appointment.

Summer work may be available as an additional appointment. The position will start in Summer 2026.

The Department seeks a dynamic administrator-teacher with a track record of success managing social work field education with a significant online presence. The incoming BSW Field Education Director will help support the launch of CU Denver's BSW degree and work with the Program Director to make and maintain relationships with social work professionals and social service organizations in the community and region.

Time allocation for this position is 80% teaching (equivalent to 8 classes per year, 4 classes in each fall and spring semester) and 20% service. The BSW Field Education Director is an administrative role compensated by a 40% release of teaching responsibility (equivalent to 4 classes per year, 2 classes in each fall and spring semester) and one month of summer salary.

The successful candidate will be prepared to teach required courses within the Bachelor of Social Work curriculum as well as within an existing emphasis area. The position requires a flexible teaching schedule to include day and evening classes as well as the ability to teach in a variety of formats (e.g., face-to-face, hybrid, and online). In addition to possessing a record of effective leadership in social work field practice, the successful candidate will have established success in mentoring students of diverse ethnicities, nationalities, and genders, including first-generation undergraduates, be familiar with successful strategies for delivering social work curriculum online, and demonstrate the capacity for working collaboratively with department and campus colleagues.

The candidate is expected to have strong interpersonal and organizational skills and a demonstrated commitment to anti-racism, diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice.

Instructor/ or Senior Instructor/Bachelor of Social Work Field Education Director

What you will do:

• Provide administrative and curriculum oversight of BSW Field Education.
• Work with the Program Director to make and maintain relationships with social work professionals and social service organizations in the community and region.
• Assist with the CSWE accreditation process.
• Supervise field students, conduct field site visits, and oversee the field placement process.
• Draft and maintain the program's Field Manual.
• Oversee the implementation and quality of field orientations for students, agencies, field advisors, and new field educators.
• Teach 12 credits of core social work courses per academic year.
• Participate in departmental, college, and campus committees as required.

Qualifications you already possess (Minimum Qualifications):

• For Instructor/Bachelor of Social Work Field Education Director:
  Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a CSWE-accredited program At least 2 years of post-MSW social work practice experience and leadership experience Active social work license in any U.S. state by the time of hire and an active social work license in Colorado within 12 months of hire
• For Senior Instructor/Bachelor of Social Work Field Education Director:
  Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a CSWE- accredited program. At least 5 years of post-MSW social work practice experience and leadership experience. Active social work license in any U.S. state by the time of hire and an active social work license in Colorado within 12 months of hire

Preferred Qualification to possess for All Positions (Preferred Qualifications):
Experience with online teaching and distance education programs

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of CSWE Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards. Strong administrative, leadership, management and supervisory knowledge and skills. Problem-solving and conflict resolution skills. Effective interpersonal communication skills. Ability to engage and work with diverse stakeholders in the department, college, university, and larger community.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. The University will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process.

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