Assistant Professor & Bachelor's of Social Work Field Director
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Job Location:
Pittsburgh, PA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Carlow University is currently accepting applications for ourAssistant Professor & Bachelors of Social Work Field Director. This role perform duties that are necessary forupcoming semesters through duties such as interviewing students that need placement for the following semester recruiting and establishing field placement sites for the next term and managing paperwork so that students are set to begin work at the field site during the first week of the following semester.
Generaloversightof the field programincludesupdatingthe fieldmanual annuallyassistingwith any issues that arise with students currently in field sites ensuring the field program meets CSWE standards.
Essential Functions:
Generaloversightof the field programincludesupdatingthe fieldmanual annuallyassistingwith any issues that arise with students currently in field sites ensuring the field program meets CSWE standards.
Essential Functions:
- CoordinateandfacilitateUpper-Level admissionsprocess including:
- Verifystudent eligibilityfor Upper-Level admissions
- Verifystudent eligibility forenrolling in SW 399 PEL course
- CoordinatetheUpper-LevelAdmissionsInterviewcommitteemembers
- Schedulestudentinterviewswith theUpper-Level Admissions committee
- Recordadmission committees decision foreach students readiness for Upper-Level and Field Placement
- ProvidetheProgram Director (PD)information/datarelated to theprocess
- Providethe PD withUpper-Level Admissions committee recommendations
- VerifyGPA after fall grades are availableto ensureminimumrequirement met
- ProvidePD with a list of studentswhoare eligible for accepted status orprovisionalstatus and conditions to be met by the week before spring term beginsor not accepted status for which the PD will send the status letters to the students
- Evaluate and approve as appropriateallagencies as vetted before a student is placed in a new agency.
- Meet with all potential field placement studentsduringspring term that precedes the fall start to field placement.
- Placestudents at field sites withinitialcontractcompleted prior to the end of the spring term that precedes the fall start term for field placement.
- Work in tandem with field placement staff support fromOnline Program Management.
- Maintain active communication with vetted field sites through email calls visits invitationsto events.
- Provideprofessional development training opportunitiesvia Carlows many institutes each of which offers virtual workshops throughout the academic year.
- Provide field supervisor orientation each fall for supervisors overseeing field students in placement.
- Provide field student orientation each spring to students approved for field placement in the next academic year which includes meeting with each student 1:1 toassistwith student success in securing a field placement site.
- Update asappropriate annually field related sections in the Undergraduate Course Catalog field related documents BSW Field Manual for Students.
- Actively seek new field site opportunities as well as collaborative partnerships to enhance BSW field education.
- Ensure that allrelevant parties(field director field site supervisor field liaison field student)follow allstandards expectations protocols policies before during and afterfieldexperiencein accordance withCarlow University and the BSW Field Placement Manual.
- Confirmthatthe field sitehaspolicies and procedures in placeto support health and safety.
- Revise update create policies procedures protocols standards for field education with final approvalby the PDprior to implementation.
- Oversee the monitoringof thestudentplacement experience.
- Oversee the evaluation of student learning outcomes.
- Oversee the evaluation of the students learning experience in field placement.
- Oversee the evaluation of field setting effectiveness.
- Maintain any required IRB certifications or course completions to continue to collect data from graduating BSW majors.
- Inform the ProgramDirector (PD)of anyconcerns issues orproblems related to field educationin a timely mannerasappropriate.
- Assist the PDasrequestedtoassistwiththe daily operations and general oversight of field education as well as compliance with CSWE standards expectations and regulations Carlow University Department of Social Work and BSW Program policies andprocedures.
Minimum Education Level Required:
- MSW plus DSW or PhD in Social Work
Minimum Related Experience Required:
- 2 years of direct clinical practice experience post masters
- Online teaching experience
Required Licenses/Certifications:
- LSW or LCSW
Carlow University is Devoted to....
- A culture of integrity dignity and respect for all
- A strong commitment to social justice
- Ethical forward-thinking leadership
- Comprehensive medical dental vision life & disability benefits package
- Tuition benefits for undergraduate and graduate programs
- Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
- Wellness and Employee Assistance Program
- Complimentary use of Carlows fitness center and amenities
Carlow University is a comprehensive Catholic University situated in a culturally rich urban setting of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. Founded in 1929 by the Sisters of Mercy an international community of Roman Catholic women with a mission to serve the poor the sick and the uneducated. Carlow is an institution grounded in the liberal arts while also offering strong professional programs committed to engaging its community in a process of life-long learning scholarship research and service. Degrees are offered at the baccalaureate masters and doctoral levels. Carlow University aims to provide transformational educational opportunities rooted in social justice for a diverse community of learners and to empower them to excel in their chosen work as compassionate responsible leaders in the creation of a just and merciful world.
Carlow University employees commit themselves to the highest standards of ethical conduct. They commit to act with integrity treat others with respect and dignity carefully steward the Universitys resources avoid conflicts of interest or commitment maintain confidentiality and to comply with legal and professional obligations.
Carlow University employees commit themselves to the highest standards of ethical conduct. They commit to act with integrity treat others with respect and dignity carefully steward the Universitys resources avoid conflicts of interest or commitment maintain confidentiality and to comply with legal and professional obligations.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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