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

Simmons University • Boston, MA

2d • $305 • Onsite

About The Position

Simmons University School of Social Work (SSW) is seeking a part-time adjunct faculty member 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 BSW, MSW, DSW, and PhD 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 responsibilities include 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 involve conducting site visits, assessing student competency development, 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 of placement and one 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 in person or via Zoom, with the option to meet individually with either party as needed. Scheduling may vary for students in 16-hour/week placements. 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 held on the first Wednesday of each month, 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 to access student academic information.
• Learn and utilize Experiential Learning Cloud (ELC) to keep track of 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.
• In collaboration with Practicum Education Department faculty, convene Level 1 or Level 2 meetings to address practicum-related concerns. Practicum Instructors may be consulted and/or invited to participate in these meetings as appropriate.
• Other Duties as assigned.
• Keep documentation including initial student meeting summaries, placement site visit summaries (entered into Starfish), informal assessments of advisees for Year II placement planning, brief paragraph descriptions of each agency/placement, supplemental assessments 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.
• Retirement savings
• Work-life balance initiatives such as flexible hours and remote work opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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