Oversee the creation and implementation of the student
educational experience/learning agreement to ensure that it meets
the expectations related to the CSWE 9 competencies and
corresponding learning behaviors
Ensure the student evaluation is completed on time and that the
student meets the required minimum score to have a successful
practicum experience
Ensure that the student successfully completes their required
hours
Act as liaison and first point of contact for the student and
the agency to assist with any questions that may arise
Act as an advocate for student when the student needs support
in the placement
Ensure the student has consistent MSW supervision at the
agency, inform the Practicum Office if the student loses their
supervision or requires supplemental supervision
Stay in communication with the student to ensure that they are
experiencing the agreed upon learning opportunities and intervene
at the agency if needed
Communicate with the student's practicum instructor
(supervisor) and any other task supervisors or supplemental
supervisors to support the student's successful completion of the
field experience
Communicate with the Directors of Practicum Education when
student issues or concerns arise that require additional
intervention
Participate in Practicum Faculty meetings
Understand all Practicum policies and procedures, including the
use of Tevera
Submit student grades at the end of the semester
Assist the student in securing a new placement if required
during the semester(s)
Participate in student support meetings and other types of
support meetings if required
About UTRGV: UTRGV serves the Rio Grande Valley and beyond
via an innovative and unique multicultural education dedicated to
student access and success. By championing leading research,
healthcare, and application of university discoveries, we support
sustainable development, community engagement, and well-being. The
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) is committed to
building and sustaining a highly qualified and talented faculty to
pursue excellence in everything that we do, including teaching,
research, and service.Drawing on our unique identity as the leading
Hispanic-Serving Institution in a bilingual and bicultural
environment, UTRGV will promote student access and success by
building from strength in education and creating a vibrant campus
experience. By 2027, we will accelerate transformation in the Rio
Grande Valley and beyond by driving meaningful advancements in
research and creative works, expanding access to high-quality and
affordable healthcare, and fostering authentic community engagement
and integration. UTRGV is a distributed campus, one university
spanning four counties and multiple locations. Our purpose is to be
a university for the entire Rio Grande Valley and beyond. Over 91%
of the students enrolled at UTRGV identify as Hispanic, making
UTRGV one of the top 3 universities with the highest percentage of
Hispanic students. For additional information, please visit
UTRGV
website.
About the School of Social WorkThe
School of
Social Work was established in 2018 as an independent
School and is under the leadership of Founding Dean Dr. Luis R.
Torres. Previously, the
department of social work existed
since the 1970s, most recently as part of the College of Health
Professions. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV)
School of Social Work (SSW) is the only institution to offer
programs leading to both the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree
and the Master of Science in Social Work (MSW) degree south of San
Antonio. Both programs are fully accredited by the Council on
Social Work Education (CSWE).
The BSW Program prepares students for generalist social work
practice. Building on the generalist foundation, the MSW program
prepares social work practitioners using an Advanced Generalist
Model that blends Direct Practice and Community Practice, with a
focus on the populations of the Rio Grande Valley and similar
populations (e.g., 94% Hispanic/Latino, binational and bilingual
border communities, high levels of poverty and social determinants
of health, etc.). The MSW Program goals are to prepare graduates to
practice with diverse, vulnerable, and at-risk populations to
promote human well-being and social and economic justice,
especially in the Texas-Mexico border region; to prepare graduates
for leadership in developing and implementing policies and services
for at-risk populations with an emphasis on the Texas-Mexico border
region; and to develop the knowledge base of the social work
profession, particularly as it relates to addressing the needs of
at-risk populations with an emphasis on the Texas-Mexico border
region. The BSW program is in-person. We offer all MSW programs in
two modalities, traditional on-campus, and online.
The School of Social Work is committed to preparing generalist and
advanced professional social workers to meet the needs of a
binational and multicultural community, and to increasingly make an
impact on the national stage. The Rio Grande Valley is a natural
laboratory for the demographic shifts being seen around the
country.
Minimum Qualifications:
MSW/MSSW from a CSWE-accredited social work program
Discipline Specific Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualification:
Salary: Part-time Lecturers are paid per course taught
commensurate with experience and/or qualifications. The appointment
is contingent upon the enrollment and scheduling needs of the
School of Social Work.
License or Certification Required?: No
Number of Vacancies: Varies
Desired Start Date: 01/16/2027
EEO Statement:
It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to
promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all
individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex,
age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In
accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights
Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972,
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans
with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is
committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures
non-discrimination in its education programs and activities,
including employment. We encourage women, minorities and
differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of
interest.
Open Date: 09/29/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Complete all sections on the application. If you are applying for
the first time, please complete all biographical information
including address, email and phone number. You may update this at
any time by selecting to edit your profile in the application.
Security sensitive; All UTRGV employees are required to have a
criminal background check (CBC). CBCs will be conducted for all
candidates invited for an on-campus interview.
Additional Information:
UTRGV is a distributed institution. As such and as assigned, the
position may require presence at multiple locations throughout the
Rio Grande Valley. Work is performed primarily in a general office
environment. This position is security sensitive and thereby
subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215. The
retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of
Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per
week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option
to electthe Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS,
subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135
days in length.
Please Note:
Texas law requires faculty members whose primary language is not
English to demonstrate proficiency in English as determined by a
satisfactory paper-based test score of 500 (computer-based of 173
or internet-based of 61) on the Test of English as a Foreign
Language (TOEFL) or a satisfactory test score of 6.0 on the
International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
All
positions are subject to budget approval.
To apply, visit https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/52677
je-03db86feebc145248e681d6dc2030964
