Director of Social Work Practicum Education for Social Work

Job Title:

Director of Social Work Practicum Education for Social Work

Location:

Talladega, Alabama

Position Type:
Full-time, Tenure-Track

Talladega College invites applications for the tenure-track position of Director of Social Work Practicum Education in the Department of Social Work. The successful candidate will have a dual role that includes teaching undergraduate social work courses and overseeing the field education component of the program. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development and delivery of a high-quality social work program while guiding students in their professional field placements and internships.

The Field Education Director will work closely with local social service agencies and community organizations to ensure students gain meaningful, hands-on experience, and develop the skills necessary to be successful social work practitioners.

• Education: A Master of Social Work (MSW) from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)-accredited program is required. A Ph.D. in Social Work or a related field is preferred.
• Experience:
  • At least two years of post-MSW professional social work practice in areas such as clinical social work, community practice, or social services.
  • Prior experience in field education, including field supervision, placement coordination, and mentoring of students in professional settings, is preferred.
  • Prior experience teaching at the undergraduate level in social work or related fields is desirable but not required.
  • Experience working with diverse student populations and a commitment to inclusive teaching and service is essential.
  • Strong knowledge of the social work profession, field education, and the roles and responsibilities of field instructors, agencies, and students.
• Other Requirements:
  • A demonstrated ability to engage in scholarship and research in the field of social work.
  • Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
  • A commitment to the mission of social work education and student development.
  • Current licensure or eligibility for licensure as a social worker (LCSW, LMSW, or similar) is preferred.

• Field Education
  
  Experience:
  
  Extensive experience in field education and field placement coordination, including developing and maintaining relationships with community agencies.
• Research Interests: An active or developing research agenda related to social work practice, field education, or social welfare policy.
• Community Engagement:
  • Experience in community partnerships, service learning, or social justice initiatives.
• Licensure: Clinical licensure (LCSW or equivalent) in Alabama or another state is preferred.
• Professional Engagement:
  • Active membership in the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) or other professional social work organizations.
• Grant Writing:
  • Experience or interest in securing external funding for research or program development.