Adjunct Practicum Liaison Advisor for On-ground MSW, School of Social Work

Simmons College Company • Boston, MA

2d • $305 • Onsite

About The Position

Simmons University School of Social Work (SSW) is seeking a part-time adjunct faculty member (non-tenure track) for the Practicum Education department. This role, as a Practicum Liaison Advisor, will support on-ground MSW students. The position requires the candidate to be located on the Simmons campus in Boston and is expected to begin around August 18, 2026. Simmons University is a small, highly collegial university in Boston's Longwood Medical Area, offering both undergraduate programs for women and graduate programs for all genders. The School of Social Work provides Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral degrees, with MSW programs available on-ground and online. The Practicum Liaison (PL) acts as the main point of contact between the SSW Practicum Education Department and community agencies. The PL's role involves supporting, monitoring, and evaluating MSW student practicum experiences, providing guidance and mentorship to students, and collaborating with Practicum Instructors to ensure quality learning environments. The PL also verifies that practicum sites and experiences meet accreditation standards and program expectations. Key duties include conducting site visits, assessing student competency, reviewing documentation, and resolving practicum-related issues through consultation and mediation. All Practicum Liaison Advisors report to a designated Practicum Education Faculty member, who works with the Director of Practicum Education.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited institution required.
• A minimum of 5 years post-MSW clinical experience required.
• Highest level of licensure (LICSW in Massachusetts, or be eligible for LICSW).
• Experience as a Practicum Instructor (clinical supervisor) for MSW interns is required.
• The ability to provide a copy of a current social work license and references as requested.

Responsibilities

• Connect with the Practicum Instructor within the first two weeks of placement to establish communication and clarify expectations.
• Meet with each advisee a minimum of three times per year via Zoom, including an introductory meeting within the first month and a meeting per semester aligned with practicum visits.
• Maintain monthly email check-ins with all assigned students.
• Develop and manage cohort-specific email lists (Generalist Year, Specialist Year, Advanced Standing) for efficient communication.
• Complete one practicum site visit per semester with the student and Practicum Instructor, either in person or via Zoom, with the option for individual meetings.
• Schedule additional visits when concerns or challenges arise.
• Review, provide feedback on, and return required written student assignments.
• Learn and utilize Moodle to collect, review, and grade written assignments.
• Attend all monthly Practicum Department meetings (typically September–June, excluding January) via Zoom, with in-person sessions once per semester.
• Attend New Practicum Liaison Orientation, if applicable.
• Attend Practicum Instructor Orientation when possible (strongly recommended).
• Attend and Participate in Student Practicum Orientation on campus in August (required).
• Attend the Spring Practicum Showcase on campus (required).
• Learn and utilize Starfish to document specified student encounters and access student academic information.
• Learn and utilize Experiential Learning Cloud (ELC) to track student hours and evaluations.
• Support Year I students with Year II placement planning, including learning goals and résumé development.
• Reach out to graduating students to offer support with career planning and transition preparation.
• Convene Level 1 or Level 2 meetings, in collaboration with Practicum Education Department faculty, to address practicum-related concerns.
• Keep documentation including initial student meeting summaries, placement site visit summaries, informal assessments for Year II placement planning, agency information/assessment, supplemental assessment of agency and/or Practicum Instructor(s), Level review meeting documentation (if held), and references (as requested by students).

Benefits

• Compensation for adjunct faculty is established at a set rate per course and does not vary based on experience, education, or other factors.
• Our compensation philosophy is centered around a comprehensive package that includes pay, retirement savings, and other offerings, as well as work-life balance initiatives such as flexible hours and remote work opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level