MSW Practicum Education Coordinator and Lecturer of Social Work

Position Title:

MSW Practicum Education Coordinator and Lecturer of Social Work

Department/School:

Social Work & Sociology School Social & Behavioral Sciences

Salary/Pay Rate:

$75000 $80000

Job Summary:

The Social Work & Sociology department in the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences is seeking a MSW Practicum Education Coordinator and Lecturer of Social Work for our new fully online MSW program starting in June 2025.

Marist has been granted permission by NYSED and CSWE to develop a fully online MSW program that will have a traditional 2year standalone program as well as a 1year advanced standing program. We are seeking a MSW Practicum Education Coordinator and Lecturer of Social Work who will join us in the summer of 2025 as we open our doors to the first cohort of students. This position will be responsible for securing all field practicum experiences monitoring students experiences supervising practicum liaisons and teaching.

This position is an inperson position at Marist University main campus. The Practicum Education Coordinator will oversee traditional and employmentbased internships establish and maintain partnerships with practicum sites monitor student progress supervise practicum liaisons (if required) and instruct a synchronous practicum education seminar.

The successful candidate will have earned a masters degree in social work (MSW) from a CSWE accredited institution. We seek dynamic faculty who model the knowledge skills and values necessary for ethical practice.

Additionally this role requires experience in teaching in an online learning environment and the ability to provide training and guidance to practicum instructors and students in asynchronous and synchronous models.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in the newly renovated Dyson Center which includes a counseling/therapy suite with stateoftheart technological capabilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• MSW
• Prior experience teaching in a fully online format

Essential Functions:

• Develop expand and oversee the practicum program including both traditional and employmentbased internship models.
• Identify recruit and maintain partnerships with practicum sites at local regional and national levels.
• Supervise and support practicum liaisons to ensure highquality student learning experiences.
• Monitor student practicum placements track progress and provide proactive support to enhance student success.
• Conduct site visits inperson via Zoom or through a hybrid model based on geographic feasibility.
• Train and mentor practicum instructors in best practices for supervising students in asynchronous hybrid and remote practicum settings.
• Develop and maintain the Practicum Manual ensuring compliance with CSWE accreditation standards.
• Lead innovative initiatives in practicum education including exploring technologyenhanced supervision models competencybased practicum evaluation and studentcentered practicum designs.
• Teach weekly practicum education seminars (synchronous format) and contribute to additional teaching responsibilities with a 50% course reduction for administrative duties.
• Provide individualized student support including guidance on navigating online and employmentbased internships.
• Collaborate with faculty and administration to support student recruitment and retention efforts.
• Ensure compliance with CSWE accreditation assessment and reporting requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience teaching at the BSW and/or MSW level with a strong commitment to studentcentered equityfocused practicum education.
• Demonstrated success in developing securing and maintaining diverse practicum sites including traditional and employmentbased internships to meet CSWE accreditation standards and evolving workforce needs.
• Proven ability to oversee and enhance practicum education processes ensuring compliance with CSWE standards best practices and accreditation requirements.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to work effectively across departments engaging faculty students agency partners and community stakeholders to strengthen practicum education.
• Demonstrated initiative innovation and problemsolving skills with the ability to develop forwardthinking approaches to practicum education student support and practicum placement models.
• Expertise in datainformed decisionmaking including tracking student progress assessing practicum education outcomes and leveraging analytics for program enhancement.
• Proficiency in instructional technology and digital tools including learning management systems (Brightspace) and practicum education tracking platforms: Intern Placement Tracking (IPT) to optimize student learning placement oversight and compliance monitoring.

Required Application Documents:

Resume Cover Letter & Contact Information of 3 Professional References

Benefits:

The position includes a comprehensive benefit package*. Benefits for this position include but are not limited to the following:

• Unlimited paid sick time.
• 14 paid holidays per year.
• Medical Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15% employee / 85% employer contribution rate. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD).
• Life insurance.
• Generous shortterm and longterm disability programs and workers compensation.
• 403(b) defined contribution plan:
  • First 6 years University contributes 7.5% Employee contributes a mandatory 4%.
  • University contribution increases to 10.5% in year 7 and 12% after 15 years.
  • Employee contribution decreases to 1% in year 7. Remains 1% thereafter.
  • Typical eligibility requirements: 1 year of service and 1000 hours with Marist University.
• 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity Roth option available. Voluntary up to IRS maximum contribution.
• Tuition Benefits:
  • Up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester. Up to 18 graduate credit per academic calendar. Eligibility extends to employee spouse and dependent children under age 26.
  • University pays 100% tuition only.
  • Eligible dependents may be Reimbursed up to $2000 per semester towards tuition at another accredited institution.

*Eligibility requirements including waiting periods and/or employee probationary periods may apply at the discretion of the University.

About the Department/School:

The Social Work & Sociology department is one of four departments in the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences. The other departments are psychology criminal justice and teacher education. The School also has graduate programs as follows: MA School Psychology; MA Clinical Mental Health Counseling; Masters of Arts in Teaching; MS in Education Contemporary Curriculum and Instruction.

The Social Work & Sociology department in collaboration with the Criminal Justice department is launching a dual major in Social Work and Criminal Justice. The Social Work Program is also in the process of creating a fully online MSW program.

The Social Work & Sociology Department and the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences are committed to advancing a diverse equitable and inclusive learning environment. The School has taken leadership with several social justice initiatives including Creating an Inclusive Community dialogues the Marist Center for Social Justice Research a Social Justice minor and the Marist University Diversity Leadership Institute.

About Marist University:

Founded in 1929 Marist is a comprehensive independent fouryear institution whose signature educational approach blends the liberal arts with preprofessional studies and emphasizes experiential learning to enrich classroom instruction. With campuses in Poughkeepsie N.Y. and Florence Italy plus over 70 programs offering a variety of international study Marist is a portal to the world and is devoted to nurturing a welcoming inclusive community. Through six schools offering almost 50 majors Marist cultivates the intellectual growth and wellbeing of its more than 6000 undergraduate and graduate students and encourages them to color outside traditional academic lines as they pursue coursework and personal experiences that provide valuable occupational expertise and reflect their individual passions. Marist has been acclaimed a top institution in the nation by U.S. News & World Report the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse Princeton Review and others. To learn more please visit of Position:

Fulltime

Classification:

Faculty (FullTime)with release time for administrative responsibilities

Months per Year:

12

Work Schedule:

As needed to perform administrative tasks and teach.

Hours per Week:

37.5

Location:

Marist University Main Campus

Number of Position Openings:

1

Equal Employment Statement:

Marist University is committed to creating a diverse workforce on our campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. To this end the University will strive to achieve the full and fair participation of minorities women people with disabilities and any other protected groups found to be under represented.

Equal opportunity means employment development and promotion of individuals without consideration of race color disability religion age sex marital status national origin sexual orientation or veteran status unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes persons in one of these protected groups. The University will review its employment policies and procedures to ensure that barriers which may unnecessarily exclude protected groups are identified and eliminated. The University will also explore alternative approaches if any policy or practice is found to have a negative impact on protected groups.

Marists policy of nondiscrimination includes not only employment practices but also extends to all services and programs provided by the University. It shall be considered a violation of University policy for any member of the community to discriminate against any individual or group with respect to employment or attendance at Marist University on the basis of race color disability religion age sex marital status national origin sexual orientation veteran status or any other condition established by law.