BSW Field Director & Non-Tenure Track Faculty, Social Work

Augsburg University • Minneapolis, MN

4d • $62,000 - $67,000

About The Position

The Social Work Department at Augsburg University invites applications for a non-tenure track BSW Field Director position to begin August 17, 2026. This is a full-time, 10-month, benefits-eligible, three-year limited-term position.
The Augsburg Social Work Department is distinctive for its culturally responsive emphasis as well as deep-seated commitment to social justice and global issues. We value student-centered learning, emphasizing experiential learning strategies. We offer small class sizes and we leverage our strong community connections. Duties include:

Requirements

• A Master’s of Social Work from a CSWE-accredited social work program is required
• A minimum of 3 years of direct social work practice experience
• A current graduate level social work license (LGSW, LICSW, or LISW), or eligibility for licensure in the state of Minnesota
• Ability to foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Skills to navigate technological platforms for data collection, management and communication and hybrid and online learning pedagogies.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and multi-tasking skills with proven ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills required to work with students, faculty, staff, other academic professionals and with community partners.

Nice To Haves

• Teaching experience in higher education
• Experience serving as a BSW or MSW field instructor
• Experience in program development and/or administration
• Familiarity and experience with the Council on Social Work Education accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Represents and promotes the BSW Field Program with existing and potential field sites
• Recruits, develops, approves and maintains field placements for BSW students
• Recruit external field instructors, as needed
• Works with the MSW Field Director and Field Program Coordinator to assure maintenance and communication of database of field agencies
• Assures delivery, maintenance, and archiving of all BSW student learning agreements in collaboration with staff
• Conduct evaluations of BSW Field program and maintains appropriate documentation
• Matches and refers students to field placements
• Engages in problem-solving and decision-making around significant field placement difficulties in consultation with the BSW Program Director
• Implements BSW field policies and practices
• Consults and coordinates with the Department Chair, the BSW Program Director and the MSW Field Director to ensure consistent collaboration and integration of field programming and academic programs
• Work with BSW Field Directors from BSW programs across the state to address current field related issues
• Develops and conducts field orientations for all BSW students
• Develops and conducts yearly BSW field supervisor orientation
• Teaches BSW field seminars
• Conducts 3 field visits a year for every BSW student in a field placement
• Updates and maintains the BSW Field Manual
• Develops, implements, and maintains a field program consistent with accreditation standards of the Council of Social Work Education
• Implements policies and procedures established by the Department for student field education
• Initiates consideration of new policies and procedures for maintaining and improving the quality of student field education
• Initiates expansion of field placement options using innovation and creativity to grow programs in conjunction with the MSW Field Director
• Uphold standards of the profession including the NASW Code of Ethics and the Guidelines for Field Education as developed by the CSWE
• Serves on the Field Education Committee and another departmental committee, as assigned by the department chair
• Carries a small load of student advisees

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance coverage.
• Medical plans include Kavira direct care, which provides free or low-cost virtual and in-home primary care appointments and labs
• A generous 403(b) retirement program with an employer contribution of up to 8% upon eligibility
• Up to 100% tuition remission for employees, spouses and dependents, and participation in the Tuition Exchange program with colleges and universities throughout the US
• Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees
• Paid parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees