Southwest Minnesota State University

Social Work MSW Director of Field Education - MSUAASF

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Social Work MSW Director of Field Education - MSUAASF

The MSW Director of Field Education in the Social Work program is charged by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) to provide leadership in the ongoing administration and implementation of the social work program’s field education program. This is a full‑time, 12‑month virtual position to support the proposed MSW program. The person hired for this position would be required to be on campus for seven duty days per academic calendar (duty days in August, January and Commencement in the spring).

The travel to and from campus, and housing would be the responsibility of the faculty member. The SMSU Social Work program is both a campus‑based and online undergraduate program, however the proposed MSW program will be fully online. This position will be responsible for placement of students in their Traditional Standing year of 400 hours of practicum as well as the Advanced Standing/Concentration Year of 600 hours of practicum, and may be responsible for teaching social work field seminar full‑time courses for a maximum of five credits each semester as time permits (including summer sessions).

The MSW Director of Field Education may also collaborate with the faculty field liaisons who may teach those courses or sections of those courses depending on student numbers in the field education program each semester (including summer sessions). This position will also be responsible for working with the MSW program director to develop the MSW program that is proposed to launch in the fall of 2027.

This person will be responsible to address CSWE criteria for the proposed MSW program as well as develop procedures to meet student needs in the new program. During the academic year of 26‑27, this person will work with the BSW program to assist with placements and learn the field education program and may assist the BSW program as needed and as time allows during the academic year.

• Master’s degree in social work from a CSWE accredited program
• 2 years post MSW experience
• Be licensed as a social worker or be able to obtain license in Minnesota by the state date of this role
• Experience with online course delivery and online delivery technologies in higher education

• Terminal degree in human services profession (Ph.D., DSW or other terminal degree)
• Experience coordinating student field placements or practicum
• Ability to work across differences
• Demonstrate commitment to student centered approach in education
• Demonstrated commitment to the NASW Code of Ethics
• Ability to communicate fluently in two or more languages enhancing cross cultural engagement

Priority will be given to those who apply by 1/9/26.

Required documents to submit for consideration: CV, Transcript, Cover Letter, statement on how you demonstrate Code of Ethics, and a Diversity Statement.

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Southwest Minnesota State University is one of seven universities in the Minnesota State system. SMSU gives highest priority to excellence in teaching and preparing students to be lifelong learners through quality undergraduate teaching/advising and close student/faculty relationships. Its mission, dating back to 1967, provides access to university‑level programs in liberal arts & professional studies. The University has a special commitment to the educational needs of the people in its service region reflected through its curricula, cultural programs, diversity of staff and students, cooperative relationships with the public and private sectors, and regional institutions.

The 216‑acre campus encompasses 24 modern, interconnected, and accessible buildings. Marshall (pop. 13,000) is the hub of a rich agricultural area and offers a variety of cultural, recreational and educational opportunities. The position is an opportunity to be part of a vibrant, dynamic and growing institution that is searching for exceptionally talented people.

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