Instructor of Professional Practice

Instructor of Professional Practice

The Department of Social Work at Rutgers University-Newark seeks candidates for a full-time, non-tenure-track, calendar-year Instructor of Professional Practice position to serve as the Assistant Director of Practicum Education. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, supporting the coordination, delivery, and continuous improvement of practicum education. The position will contribute to student learning, practicum quality, and program compliance through teaching practicum placement coordination, and ongoing communication with students and practicum partners, in compliance with the most current Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) of the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).

Teaching will consist of courses related to practicum or practice coordination, using reflective and competency-based instructional approaches that integrate students' practicum experiences with professional expectations. Some evening and Saturday availability is required. The successful candidate will strongly identify with the purposes and values of the social work profession, understand social work education, and possess a broad knowledge of social work practice.

Position Status:
Full Time

Salary Details: A minimum of 85,588.

Offer Information:
The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits:
Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:
Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage;
Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs;
Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options;
Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable);
Life insurance coverage;
Employee discount programs.

Posting

Summary:

The position will begin immediately. The anticipated start date is August 1.

Qualifications:

Minimum

Education and Experience:

Applicants must have a MSW from a CSWE-accredited school of social work, experience teaching social work courses at the college level, a minimum of three (3) years of post-MSW professional practice experiences, at least two (2) years of experience serving as a practicum instructor with SIFI certification, a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, and community partners, strong organizational, and interpersonal skills.

A license in social work is preferred.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae and the contact information for three professional references.