Director of BSW Field Education – Faculty for Social Work
About The Position
Northwest Nazarene University’s Department of Social Work seeks a Director of BSW Field Education for a full-time, tenure-track, 9-month faculty appointment beginning in August 2027. The position is based in the university’s BASW program and combines 75% instructional responsibilities with 25% field education administration. The director coordinates all aspects of the BASW Field Education Program for in-person and online students, in accordance with CSWE Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS). The department offers BASW and MSW programs, with in-person and fully online options; all program options are CSWE accredited. The role includes teaching undergraduate social work courses in Nampa during daytime hours, Monday through Friday, as well as advising and mentoring students and contributing service to the department, division, and university. The university requires candidates to have a Christian perspective, preferably in the Wesleyan tradition, and to be comfortable with and in agreement with NNU’s mission and lifestyle values. Salary is determined by each applicant’s educational background and experience. Full-time faculty have access to a benefits package.
Requirements
- MSW from a CSWE-accredited program.
- Current state-issued social work license.
- At least two years of post-MSW social work practice experience.
- Christian perspective, preferably in the Wesleyan tradition, and comfort with and agreement with NNU’s mission and lifestyle values.
Nice To Haves
- Prior college-level teaching experience with undergraduate students.
- Prior asynchronous online teaching experience.
- Terminal degree (Ph.D., DSW, or Ed.D.) in social work or a related field.
- Commitment to student-centered pedagogy, engaged learning, and social justice.
- Experience working with historically marginalized and/or first-generation college students.
Responsibilities
- Administer the undergraduate Social Work Field Education Program in alignment with CSWE Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS).
- Oversee field placements, student supervision, and agency partnerships for local and national in-person and online BASW placements.
- Ensure compliance with CSWE field education standards.
- Complete documentation for CSWE accreditation compliance.
- Collaborate with community partners and site supervisors.
- Advise and mentor students.
- Teach undergraduate social work courses in Nampa during daytime hours, Monday through Friday.
- Contribute to departmental, divisional, and university service.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health, vision, and dental insurance for employee and family.
- Life and long-term disability insurance.
- Flexible spending plan.
- Health savings account.
- Tuition benefits for employee and dependents.
- Opportunities for professional development.
- Sabbatical experiences.
- Retirement program.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
