Lecturer​/Field Director - Bachelor of Social Work

Position: Lecturer / Field Director - Bachelor of Social Work
The University of Texas Permian Basin's Department of Social Work welcomes applications for the position of Lecturer / Field Director - Bachelor of Social Work

Salary Range

Salary is highly competitive based on candidate qualifications

Essential Functions

The Department of Social Work seeks a social worker to serve as a lecturer and Field Education Director for the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW). The ideal candidate for this position will have professional practice in generalist social work. Field education is the signature pedagogy for social work. The field setting is where students apply human rights principles from global and national social work ethical codes to advance social, racial, economic, and environmental justice.

Field education is designed to integrate the theoretical and conceptual contributions of the explicit curriculum in the field setting. It is a basic precept of social work education that the two interrelated components of curriculum- classroom and field-are of equal importance, and each contributes to the development of the requisite competencies of professional practice.

* Experience teaching across BSW curriculum;

* Teach a load of five courses each semester (2 field supervision and 3 social work core classes).

* Establish and maintain all requirements of field education for accreditation established by CSWE in collaboration with other social work faculty.

* Contribute to curriculum development.

* Maintain connection with field site and field opportunities in the Permian Basin

* Facilitate course scheduling.

* Academic and professional advising.

* Performing additional assigned tasks to enhance the quality of the program.

Required Qualifications

1. A Master's degree in Social Work from a Council on Social Work Education accredited institution

2. A minimum of two years of post-master's practice experience in social work

Preferred Qualifications

1. Bilingual/Bicultural

2. Ability to provide mentorship through teaching, scholarship, curriculum development, administrative experience, and/or other academic and professional activities in social work

3. Undergraduate social work teaching experience

4. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

5. Outstanding communication skills.

6. Ability to engage with diverse groups and show sensitivity to variations across age, gender, socioeconomic status, ethnicity, language, cultural, national origin, and prior training and educational experience

Additional Information

Required Application Materials

1. Cover Letter

2. Curriculum Vitae (CV)

3. List of References

4. Teaching Philosophy Statement

5. Transcripts (Preferred)

6. Letters of Recommendation (Preferred)

Conditions of Employment

1. The job description is not a complete list of all responsibilities and duties performed by employees. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor.

2. Employment is subject to an introductory period to monitor employee performance.

3. Once hired, the prospective employee must present documentation within three (3) days of the hire date to establish their identity and employment eligibility as required by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Applicants must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire. UTPB participates in e-Verify.

4. Employees must be able and willing to travel and perform duties away from campus as necessary and must be able to operate a licensed motor vehicle, have access to a dependable motor vehicle, and possess a valid state driver's license. Must have and maintain a satisfactory driver's record.

5. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.

6. UT Permian Basin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Schedule

Generally, the normal work hours for the university are Monday through Thursday, 7:30 - 5:30 pm;
Friday, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm with a one-hour lunch. The individual holding this position may need to be available early morning, evening, and on weekends to meet the needs of the department. Faculty hours may differ based on class schedule and department need.

Standard Working Conditions

1. Able to lift various materials up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis.

2. Able to bend, crouch, and reach continuously.

3. Physically able remain seated, frequently to continuously.

4. Able to remain standing up to 15% of the time.

5. Possesses dexterity abilities required to perform job duties including extensive keyboard work, operating office equipment, performing filing, and other job-related responsibilities that include extensive wrist and hand movement.

6. Standard working conditions may differ depending on department and occupation.

University Benefits

1. UT Permian Basin offers an excellent compensation package including heath, retirement, & fringe benefits for…