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Assistant Field Director

University of Missouri-Saint Louis, Saint Louis, MO, United States


Location: St. Louis

Job Type: Full-Time

Hiring Department School of Social Work

Job Description This position manages BSW field education.

Responsibilities include:

Advising students in preparation of their field placement

Planning and facilitating practicum planning workshops

Reviewing and approving student learning agreements

Providing assistance with the development and implementation of field placement policies

Conducting site visits to monitor student progress; providing assistance in the identification, recruitment, approval, and monitoring of field placement sites and field instructors

Supervising practicum seminar instructors, overseeing seminar content, offering consultation to students and field instructors if placement issues arise and planning the annual practicum and career fair

This position has teaching and service responsibilities

Qualifications

MSW from an accredited social work program

Five years of post-master's social work experience

Licensure as a clinical social worker and experience as a field instructor are preferred

Candidates with prior teaching experience in higher education are preferred

Seeking candidates with the ability to contribute to a welcoming and inclusive culture embodying social work's core values of service, dignity and worth of the person, importance of human relationships, integrity, and competence

Application Materials All applications must be submitted on the UMSL HR Careers portal. Please combine all application materials into a single PDF and upload to the portal. Finalists will be invited for a campus visit.

Application Materials

Cover Letter describing your interest in the position and anticipated contributions to the school of social work

Curriculum Vitae

Teaching statement reflecting your views on the importance of field education in social work education, teaching philosophy, prior teaching experience, and previous experience in social work practice, and/or serving in the role of an agency field instructor

Application Deadline Review of applications will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled.

Sponsorship Information Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.

Benefit Eligibility This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please email the Office of Human Resources at umslhr@umsl.edu.

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