Director of Practicum Education - Online
Abilene Christian University, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
## Director of Practicum Education - Online* Support ACU’s Mission: Educate students for Christian service and leadership throughout the world.* Support ACU’s Strategic Plan.* Support the School of Social Work’s Mission: The Abilene Christian University School of Social Work seeks, within the context of a Christian higher education institution, to prepare graduates as effective and ethical professionals who incorporate best evidence in practice; promote social justice for vulnerable persons everywhere through service and leadership roles; and advance social work knowledge through research and other scholarly activities.* Support the School of Social Work’s Values: Ethical Effectiveness, Intentional Inclusivity, Equitable Service, and Critical Exploration.* Provide high quality instruction, direction, and support for students in the online classroom environment and in the process of and throughout the completion of selecting a practicum site.* Prioritize the student experience throughout the orientation and pre-placement process to ensure a smooth transition into practicum courses.* Recruit, vet, and approve appropriate practicum instructors, task supervisors, and agency placements that meet CSWE standards as well as affiliation agreement requirements.* Engage in an ongoing research agenda, particularly related to the teaching and learning in practicum education.* Maintain all practicum curriculum and policy alignment with University, college, and each Program requirements.* Collaborate with and support the Associate Director for Practicum Education – Residential to ensure quality and consistency across each Program’s option/modality.* Consult with each Program Director to ensure quality and consistency of practicum education requirements align with CSWE accreditation standards.* Teach 21 credit hours per academic year with primary assignment to practicum courses.* Provide rich and timely feedback on student work, being both encouraging and constructively critical.* Provide timely and helpful answers to students’ inquiries regarding course material or academic matters.* Conduct required synchronous interaction sessions.* Facilitate and grade all assignments and enter final course grades in a timely manner.* Manage and monitor practicum software requirements in compliance with practicum policies and procedures.* Engage in sound teaching methods designed for an adult learner.* Comply with all pertinent policies and procedures outlined in Abilene Christian University’s Handbook, Faculty Handbook, and those specified by ACU’s College of Health and Human Services and the Program.* Alert the respective Program Director to any student academic issues. This includes performance issues (e.g. failing grades, failing to turn in assignments, etc.) and policy violation issues (e.g. plagiarism).* Comply with all pertinent policies and procedures outlined in Abilene Christian University’s Handbook, Faculty Handbook, and those specified by each Program.* Secure paid placements for online students when applicable.* Abide by program requirements when approving all employment-based placements for online students.* Maintain practicum handbooks and ensure students have access and are oriented to the policies and procedures for practicum education.* Support students in utilizing the practicum software system.* Manage all online student grievances and professional conduct issues.* Develop and maintain an ongoing research agenda in the context of the scholarship of teaching and learning and/or practicum education.* Gain and maintain knowledge of trends and information pertaining to practicum education, including participation in relevant professional associations.* Participate in continuing education and/or scholarly activities designed to maintain licensure.* Align practicum policies and procedures with the online campus where applicable while monitoring compliance with Program-specific and CSWE standards.* Evaluate practicum student performance and competency demonstration that meet University and Program reporting requirements.* Coordinate with relevant University personnel when managing crisis or legal concerns.* Other duties, as assigned and directed by the School of Social Work Director.- Collaborate with and support the Associate Director for Practicum Education – Residential to ensure quality and consistency across each Program’s option/modality.
* Corroborate to maintain practicum handbooks that apply consistent standards across options.
* Partner to calibrate learning contracts, assessments of learning and growth, and practicum evaluation instruments that ensure consistency across options.
* Co-design orientation and training resources for students, practicum instructors, and task supervisors that ensure consistent messaging regarding Program-specific expectations and standards.
* Maintain regular contact with the Associate Director to address aggregate data and student learning outcome metrics across options to ensure parity in practicum outcomes.* Assist in the recruiting, hiring, on-boarding, and ongoing training of adjuncts for online practicum courses.* Collaborate on effective professional advising strategies and programming.* Ensure the assessment of student learning outcomes and competencies in practicum align with each Program’s assessment plan and in accordance with CSWE reporting requirements.* Prepare draft responses pertaining to practicum in CSWE annual reports and reaffirmation self-studies.- Skills
* Attention to detail and follow through.
* Time management skills.
* Maintain confidentiality.
* Computer proficiency.
* Excellent verbal communication and written communication.
* Strong interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution.
* Provide quality instruction and support to students while maintaining academic and university standards.
* Ability to collaborate or work independently as the situation requires.
* Knowledge and experience in curriculum planning.
* Thorough knowledge of CSWE accreditation standards and processes.* Master’s degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program. A doctorate in social work or related field is preferred.* Current licensure as a social worker.* At least five (5) years’ post-MSSW practice experience.* At least two (2) years of experience in practicum education, including teaching practicum courses, is expected. Online practicum education experience is highly preferred.* Demonstrated supervisory skills, including supervising practicum students.* Instructional experience and working in a team environment, including in an online environment, is highly preferred.* Evidence of scholarship activity or scholarly potential.* Computer literate in software and internet-based applications.* Proficient in APA style.* Capacity for personal and professional integrity in all activities.* Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and a willingness to problem solve and mediate when necessary.* Ability to demonstrate ethical and professional judgment when interacting with students, practicum instructors or task supervisors, other faculty, and staff.* Ability to express care and discretion when navigating complex student situations.* Collaborative nature, with the ability to build consensus.* Outstanding organizational and project management skills with the ability to consistently meet deadlines.* Detail oriented and able to independently manage and prioritize competing objectives.* Self-motivated and solves problems, asking for input and initiating solutions as appropriate and reasonable.* Ability to view and manage roles and responsibilities in relation to larger mission, goals and perspective of the University.* Willingness to receive additional training and/or faculty mentoring.* Capacity to quickly learn new software applications.* Access to reliable internet connection.* Ability to use the computer and remain #J-18808-Ljbffr
* Corroborate to maintain practicum handbooks that apply consistent standards across options.
* Partner to calibrate learning contracts, assessments of learning and growth, and practicum evaluation instruments that ensure consistency across options.
* Co-design orientation and training resources for students, practicum instructors, and task supervisors that ensure consistent messaging regarding Program-specific expectations and standards.
* Maintain regular contact with the Associate Director to address aggregate data and student learning outcome metrics across options to ensure parity in practicum outcomes.* Assist in the recruiting, hiring, on-boarding, and ongoing training of adjuncts for online practicum courses.* Collaborate on effective professional advising strategies and programming.* Ensure the assessment of student learning outcomes and competencies in practicum align with each Program’s assessment plan and in accordance with CSWE reporting requirements.* Prepare draft responses pertaining to practicum in CSWE annual reports and reaffirmation self-studies.- Skills
* Attention to detail and follow through.
* Time management skills.
* Maintain confidentiality.
* Computer proficiency.
* Excellent verbal communication and written communication.
* Strong interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution.
* Provide quality instruction and support to students while maintaining academic and university standards.
* Ability to collaborate or work independently as the situation requires.
* Knowledge and experience in curriculum planning.
* Thorough knowledge of CSWE accreditation standards and processes.* Master’s degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program. A doctorate in social work or related field is preferred.* Current licensure as a social worker.* At least five (5) years’ post-MSSW practice experience.* At least two (2) years of experience in practicum education, including teaching practicum courses, is expected. Online practicum education experience is highly preferred.* Demonstrated supervisory skills, including supervising practicum students.* Instructional experience and working in a team environment, including in an online environment, is highly preferred.* Evidence of scholarship activity or scholarly potential.* Computer literate in software and internet-based applications.* Proficient in APA style.* Capacity for personal and professional integrity in all activities.* Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and a willingness to problem solve and mediate when necessary.* Ability to demonstrate ethical and professional judgment when interacting with students, practicum instructors or task supervisors, other faculty, and staff.* Ability to express care and discretion when navigating complex student situations.* Collaborative nature, with the ability to build consensus.* Outstanding organizational and project management skills with the ability to consistently meet deadlines.* Detail oriented and able to independently manage and prioritize competing objectives.* Self-motivated and solves problems, asking for input and initiating solutions as appropriate and reasonable.* Ability to view and manage roles and responsibilities in relation to larger mission, goals and perspective of the University.* Willingness to receive additional training and/or faculty mentoring.* Capacity to quickly learn new software applications.* Access to reliable internet connection.* Ability to use the computer and remain #J-18808-Ljbffr