Social Work Director of Field Education Faculty Position

Warner Pacific University•Portland, OR

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Social Work Director of Field Education provides academic and administrative leadership for the undergraduate social work field education program. The Director coordinates students’ supervised field practicum experiences, develops and maintains agency partnerships, supports field instructors and students, and ensures field education meets accreditation, institutional, and professional standards. The role coordinates placements for social work majors and social work dual-degree majors in psychology and criminology and justice, working with faculty colleagues in the School of Social Science and Social Work. This is a full-time, ranked faculty position at the assistant or associate rank, depending on education and years of experience. The faculty member contributes to teaching, student advising, curriculum development, program assessment, service, and scholarly or professional activities consistent with the institution’s appointment expectations. The position is located in the School of Social Science and Social Work in a typical office environment. It does not offer remote work, and professional or business-casual attire is required. Warner Pacific University is a Christ-centered, urban, diverse, minority-serving and Hispanic-serving liberal arts university. The position requires commitment to the University’s Christian liberal arts mission and compliance with its Employment Standards and Lifestyle Agreement. Employees are expected to demonstrate and articulate a vital Christian faith, support the University’s mission, and contribute to an environment of mutual respect, accountability, integrity, and care for others. The University prohibits smoking on its property, in its vehicles, and at sponsored events; illegal drugs and non-prescribed controlled substances are prohibited, as are alcoholic beverages and tobacco products on campus.

Requirements

Master of Social Work degree from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
Professional social work practice experience with diverse clients.
Experience as a field director, field instructor, faculty liaison, or social work supervisor.
Teaching experience in social work education.
Demonstrated understanding of social work education, field instruction, ethics, and professional competencies.
Social work licensure or eligibility for licensure.
Strong organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Commitment to a Christian liberal arts education, including upholding the University’s mission and abiding by the Employment Standards and Lifestyle Agreement.
Ability to meet the University’s expectations for Christian faith, lifestyle, service, and support of its mission.

Nice To Haves

Doctoral degree in social work or a related field.

Responsibilities

Direct and administer the undergraduate social work field education program.
Develop, evaluate, and maintain field placement opportunities that fulfill program learning outcomes and students’ professional development needs.
Recruit, screen, orient, and evaluate field agencies and field instructors.
Match students to field placements based on educational needs, goals, availability, accessibility, and agency capacity.
Coordinate field placements for social work majors and dual-degree majors in psychology and criminology and justice, collaborating with faculty colleagues.
Provide orientation, consultation, and ongoing support to students, agency field instructors, agency-based supervisors, and WPU faculty liaisons.
Monitor student progress and address performance, ethical, safety, and placement concerns.
Coordinate placement planning, contracts, documentation, evaluations, and CSWE accreditation compliance.
Teach field education seminars, practice courses, and other courses as assigned.
Advise and mentor students on field requirements, professional development, licensure pathways, and academic progress.
Collaborate with faculty to integrate classroom learning with field experiences.
Ensure field education policies and practices align with accreditation standards, institutional policies and practices, and social work ethical standards.
Gather field education data for program assessment, continuous improvement, and Council on Social Work accreditation processes.
Participate in university admissions, recruitment, retention, committee work, and other departmental or university service.
Develop and sustain relationships with community organizations, public agencies, schools, health-care systems, and nonprofit partners.
Represent the social work program at professional, community, and university events.
Engage in scholarship, professional development, grant activity, or community-based practice consistent with the faculty appointment.
Demonstrate inclusiveness and sensitivity regarding culture, national origin, ethnicity, gender, and disabilities in the WPU community and among its partners.