Livingstone College is hiring a Field Director and Assistant/Associate Professor of Social Work for a tenure-track position. This role is central to the BSW program, blending academic instruction with the vital coordination of student field placements in the community.
What You'll Do
- Coordinate the BSW field education program, including orienting, contracting, and checking in with field site supervisors.
- Engage with community organizations to secure current and future field sites.
- Teach one course per semester, which may include field placement courses.
- Teach a variety of undergraduate social work courses such as Field Seminar, Social Work Practice, Social Welfare Policy, Minority Experience, Social Work Research, Human Behavior in the Social Environment, and Introduction to Social Work.
- Advise students and serve on department and college-wide committees.
- Create, edit, and enhance the comprehensive field manual in accordance with Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) standards.
- Train and orient students and agencies on field requirements.
- Manage data related to field evaluation, hours, and program assessment.
What We're Looking For
- A Master of Social Work (MSW) degree.
- At least three years of post-MSW practice experience for candidates expecting to teach practice courses.
- A strong commitment to social work education, teaching, online/in-person/hybrid instruction, research, and service.
- Ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse environment and to prepare students to work in a world of increasing diversity.
Team & Environment
This position reports to the Dean of the Division and Chair of the Department of Social Work.
