Assistant Professor, Social Work

Description

Summary The Assistant Professor will act as the field director for the Social Work program. The field director works closely with undergraduate and graduate students to process field applications, identify appropriate field placements and manage students’ field placements. The field director works with students, field instructors and agencies.

Responsible to model the University Mission through dedicated job performance, service excellence to constituencies, respectful collaboration and active support of the University’s Mission and Catholic and Lasallian higher education.

• Managing and implementing the field application process.
• Responding to student questions about the field placement.
• Locating field sites for student placements.
• Ongoing communication in collaboration with stakeholders in the field education program.
• Providing orientation for students and field instructors.
• Evaluating the field program for ongoing improvement.
• Facilitating cooperation with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Teaching at least one course per semester.
• Other duties, as assigned.

• MSW from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited program required.
• Minimum of 5 years post‑MSW experience required.
• Social Work license preferred.
• Some experience in higher education and teaching preferred.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, written and verbal communication, detail‑oriented, multitasking, and organizational skills.
• Excellent time‑management skills with an ability to set and meet deadlines.
• Creative, innovative, and strategic thinking as well as the ability to work independently and with faculty and students.
• Familiarity with social work agencies and systems.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

• Some experience in higher education and teaching preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.