Practicum & Internship Director​/Assistant Professor

Position Details

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Position Information

Position Title
Practicum & Internship Director/Assistant Professor

Job Summary

The Practicum & Internship Education Director/Assistant Professor is a full-time (10-month, Non-Tenure Track) faculty and administrative leadership appointment responsible for the oversight, coordination, and continuous quality improvement of both the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program and the Master of Social Work (MSW) program, with primary responsibility for practicum education across both programs. This is not a 100% remote position and requires active on-campus presence, community engagement, and direct coordination with students, faculty, and agency partners.

Essential Job Duties

• Provide leadership, coordination, and continuous quality improvement for both the BSW and MSW programs, ensuring alignment of curriculum, policies, and student learning outcomes.
• Oversee all aspects of practicum/field education for BSW and MSW programs, including student placement, site development, and field supervision processes.
• Develop, implement, and maintain practicum education policies, procedures, manuals, and handbooks for both programs.
• Ensure practicum and academic curricula align with accreditation standards and required competencies.
• Coordinate and maintain partnerships with community agencies, including recruitment, training, and support of field instructors.
• Monitor student progress in practicum education, including readiness, performance evaluations, and resolution of field-related concerns.
• Support accreditation processes, including preparation of required reports, documentation, and program materials.
• Teach assigned courses (6 credit hours per semester) and provide academic advising and mentoring to students.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to practicum education, student outcomes, and program effectiveness

Preferred Qualifications

• Earned Masters of Social Work (MSW) degree from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Minimum of two (2) years of post-MSW practice experience.
• Earned doctorate in Social Work PhD or DSW (preferred).
• Demonstrated experience in social work practicum/field education, including student supervision, field instruction, or coordination.
• Experience with online and in person course delivery and learning management systems (i.e., Canvas) preferred.

Physical Demands

FLSA
Exempt

Status
Full-Time

Skills and Attributes

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with students, faculty, and community partners.
• Ability to develop and maintain community partnerships and practicum placement sites.
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution skills, particularly in practicum/field settings.
• Ability to lead and oversee practicum education for both BSW and MSW programs.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including faculty, administrators, and community partners.

Knowledge of:

• Social work practicum/field education models, policies, and best practices.
• Social work ethics, professional standards, and supervision practices.
• Community-based social service systems and agency operations.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
F1027

Will this position required travel?

yes

Will this position required night, weekend, and after hour work?

yes

Will this positon be supported using grants or contract funding?

no

Number of Vacancies
1

Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date
06/03/2026

Close Date
09/03/2026

Open Until Filled
No

Special Instructions Summary

Each applicant, including all current employees, must complete and submit the following documents:

• Tuskegee University employment application
• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV
• Recommendation letters
• Copies of unofficial transcripts.
• Please note that official transcripts(s) will be required upon hire

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