Social Work Practicum LiaisonAssistant Clinical Professor
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Job Location:
Fairfield, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Title: Assistant Clinical Professor/Practicum LiaisonDepartment: School of Social Work (SSW)Reports to: Associate Dean of SSW and dotted line to Director of Practicum EducationLength of Contract: 12 MonthsSacred Heart Universitys School of Social Work seeks an Assistant Clinical Professor/Practicum Liaison for the upcoming academic Assistant Clinical Professor/Practicum Liaison oversees the process of matching social work students to Practicum placements teaches Practicum and Seminar and serves as a link between the SSW collaborating agencies/organizations Seminar Instructor and students. The Practicum Liaison will be located on roles and responsibilities as the Practicum Liaison include:Interviewing students to determine readiness for Practicum;Review suggest edits as applicable and approve student resumes and applications for Practicum;Assisting students in identifying appropriate Practicum placements;Vetting Practicum placement organizations and completing related documentation;Onboarding and orienting new Practicum and Task Supervisors including entering in Tevera;Interviewing students to determine readiness for Practicum;Developing and maintaining new Practicum placements and matching students to placement organizations;Orienting students to Practicum Education policies and procedures;Helping Practicum and Task Supervisors design meaningful Practicum education experiences for students;Complete all documentation related to placement meetings practicum and/or supervisor matching efforts and challenges in accordance with Practicum Team standards and in a timely workshop development and implementation for Practicum and Task SupervisorsThe roles and responsibilities as the Assistant Clinical Professor teaching Practicum and Seminar:Teaching student Practicum and Seminar courses across programs and instructional modalities;Grading and providing feedback on student Practicum seminar work requirements;Assigning final Practicum Education grades with consideration of the Practicum and Task Supervisors evaluation;Assessment of students demonstration of competency in CSWE and program standards in Practicum work;Providing feedback to students regarding their progress in Practicum education;Providing feedback to students when there are difficulties in Practicum education;Being available to students and Practicum and Task Supervisors for consultation and problem solving;Informing the students adviser and the Director of Practicum Education when the student is experiencing difficulty in Practicum education or is at risk of disrupting from and/or failing Practicum education;Making agency site visits (remotely via videoconference or in person) and maintaining ongoing contact with the Practicum and Task Supervisor and student;Providing ongoing evaluation of the placement agency and Practicum and Task Supervisors willingness and ability to provide learning opportunities and Practicum instruction consistent with the learning objectives of the curricula in accordance with both the student and Practicum supervisor orientation;Maintain documentation of student interactions and/or challenges through word email Teams and/or Tevera Student Concerns and Action Forms and Disruptions forms in accordance with Practicum Team standards and in a timely the Blackboard shells for practicum education before the start of each responsibilities:Responsible for fulfilling all faculty responsibilities as outlined in the faculty handbook including:o Assisting with administrative/office functions review admission applications and serve on program and SSW related committees;o Providing academic advising as applicable;o Participate in the development or revision of Practicum courseso Interface with faculty and administrators individually and within appropriate group contexts including but not limited to faculty meetings and relevant committees;o Working collaboratively and efficiently in accordance with School of Social Work parameters with program faculty and staff; including via Practicum Team Meetings individual meetings/videoconference phone calls and email ando Other duties as QualificationsMSW Degree from a CSWE accredited social work programMinimum of five years post MSW practice experienceExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsExperience as a Practicum instructor knowledge of the role and/or supervisory experience Instructions:Qualified candidates are invited to submit 1) letter of interest 2) curriculum vitae 3) statement of teaching philosophy 4) contact information for three references (letters will be required from final candidates); 5) graduate transcripts and6) examples of course syllabi (if available). Copies of transcripts are acceptable during the initial stage however official transcripts will be required upon a formal offer of of applications will commence immediately and the posting will close when the position has been filled.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Experience
- Medical Management
- Library Services
- Pharmacy Residency
- Research Experience
- Teaching
- Higher Education Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Grant Writing
- Mentoring
- Research Laboratory Experience
About Company
As the second-largest Catholic university in New England, and one of the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S., Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers more than 100 undergraduate, graduate and docto ... View more
