Director of Practicum Education - Online

## Director of Practicum Education - Online
* Support ACU’s Mission:
Educate students for Christian service and leadership throughout the world.
* Support ACU’s Strategic Plan.
* Support the School of Social Work’s Mission:
The Abilene Christian University School of Social Work seeks, within the context of a Christian higher education institution, to prepare graduates as effective and ethical professionals who incorporate best evidence in practice; promote social justice for vulnerable persons everywhere through service and leadership roles; and advance social work knowledge through research and other scholarly activities.
* Support the School of Social Work’s Values:
Ethical Effectiveness, Intentional Inclusivity, Equitable Service, and Critical Exploration.
* Provide high quality instruction, direction, and support for students in the online classroom environment and in the process of and throughout the completion of selecting a practicum site.
* Prioritize the student experience throughout the orientation and pre-placement process to ensure a smooth transition into practicum courses.
* Recruit, vet, and approve appropriate practicum instructors, task supervisors, and agency placements that meet CSWE standards as well as affiliation agreement requirements.
* Engage in an ongoing research agenda, particularly related to the teaching and learning in practicum education.
* Maintain all practicum curriculum and policy alignment with University, college, and each Program requirements.
* Collaborate with and support the Associate Director for Practicum Education – Residential to ensure quality and consistency across each Program’s option/modality.
* Consult with each Program Director to ensure quality and consistency of practicum education requirements align with CSWE accreditation standards.
* Teach 21 credit hours per academic year with primary assignment to practicum courses.
* Provide rich and timely feedback on student work, being both encouraging and constructively critical.
* Provide timely and helpful answers to students’ inquiries regarding course material or academic matters.
* Conduct required synchronous interaction sessions.
* Facilitate and grade all assignments and enter final course grades in a timely manner.
* Manage and monitor practicum software requirements in compliance with practicum policies and procedures.
* Engage in sound teaching methods designed for an adult learner.
* Comply with all pertinent policies and procedures outlined in Abilene Christian University’s Handbook, Faculty Handbook, and those specified by ACU’s College of Health and Human Services and the Program.
* Alert the respective Program Director to any student academic issues. This includes performance issues (e.g. failing grades, failing to turn in assignments, etc.) and policy violation issues (e.g. plagiarism).
* Comply with all pertinent policies and procedures outlined in Abilene Christian University’s Handbook, Faculty Handbook, and those specified by each Program.
* Secure paid placements for online students when applicable.
* Abide by program requirements when approving all employment-based placements for online students.
* Maintain practicum handbooks and ensure students have access and are oriented to the policies and procedures for practicum education.
* Support students in utilizing the practicum software system.
* Manage all online student grievances and professional conduct issues.
* Develop and maintain an ongoing research agenda in the context of the scholarship of teaching and learning and/or practicum education.
* Gain and maintain knowledge of trends and information pertaining to practicum education, including participation in relevant professional associations.
* Participate in continuing education and/or scholarly activities designed to maintain licensure.
* Align practicum policies and procedures with the online campus where applicable while monitoring compliance with Program-specific and CSWE standards.
* Evaluate practicum student performance and competency demonstration that meet University and Program reporting requirements.
* Coordinate with relevant University personnel when managing crisis or legal…