"Social Work Assistant Professor, Director of Field Education"

General Description of Position

This is a twelve-month full-time, extended term, academic position. Candidates must have a MSW degree from a CSWE accredited university and a social work license. The Director of Field Education assumes a leadership role in providing a student-centered placement process. In coordination with the MSW Program and BSW Program Directors. This position will establish partnerships between the MSW/BSW programs and community agencies for the purpose of securing quality placements for all students in the social work program. Additional responsibilities include MSW student field advising, placement data tracking and management, agency and supervisor development, event and training coordination and facilitation, and database management.

Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage all aspects of the MSW field education program
• Provide oversight for the BSW field education program
• Ensure compliance with CSWE accreditation standards related to field education
• Develop and revise field education policies and procedures
• Coordinate student placements
• Identify, develop, and maintain relationships with a diverse array of social work agencies
• Evaluate agencies for suitability as field placements and facilitate completion of agency affiliation agreement
• Provide support and conflict resolution for students and agencies during placements
• Oversee the completion of all necessary documentation (learning contracts, evaluations, etc.)
• Meet with students to assess learning needs, match with appropriate agencies and follow-up until successful confirmation of placement
• Manage requests for unique student placements and initiate contact to develop and approve new sites
• Onboard all field students
• Provide consultation and mentorship to new agencies on structuring internship, developing appropriate learning activities for students to meet program and accreditation requirements
• Update all materials for agency screening visits and coordinate with field team to ensure materials are updated and available
• Train and support field instructors and field liaisons in their roles
• Collaborate with faculty to ensure field education is integrated into the overall MSW curriculum
• Organize field instructor orientations and appreciation events
• Monitor and evaluate field program outcomes and student learning objectives
• Compile data and prepare reports for accreditation and institutional review
• Participate in curriculum development and strategic planning
• Represent the MSW program on community panels and at community events
• Work in tandem with the field team to develop and maintain field database
• Chair and serve as a member of the Field Team, participating in events, policy making, process decisions and other areas as needed
• Serve on MSW departmental committees as needed
• Other duties as assigned
• Oversee the MSW and BSW Field Coordinators
• This position may supervise student employees
• Teach Field Seminar courses as assigned
• Provide MSW student advising

Secondary Functions

• Participate in MSW program activities & development as assigned
• Support MSW admissions work as assigned

Job Scope

The duties of this position are primarily performed independently in alignment with the MSW/BSW Program policies and procedures. Direction and consultation are available through the MSW Program Director.

Supervisor Responsibility

In consultation with the Associate Online MSW Field Director, the MSW Program Director and BSW Program Director, supervise Online Field Coordinator and BSW Field Coordinator. May also supervise student workers.

Education and Experience

• Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of post-MSW professional experience
• Social work licensure

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Behaviors

• Demonstrated experience in social work education and/or field instruction
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Acute attention to detail
• Knowledge of CSWE accreditation standards.
• Maintains confidentiality at all times utilizing FERPA guidelines
• Manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Remain calm under pressure
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills in problem solving and decision making
• Demonstrate professionalism in potentially stressful situations and excellent interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate professional appearance and demeanor at all times including when on camera with students, faculty, staff and agency partners
• Demonstrate ability to work in a team environment
• Respond to communication in a timely manner, generally within the same working day
• Ask questions and seek assistance
• Ability to work with spreadsheets
• Ability to work with online field management platforms including but not limited to Intern Placement Tracking, My Record Tracker and Certiphi.

Working Conditions

• May require travel to local field sites
• Limited evening or weekend hours may be necessary
• Office setting with occasional off-site meetings or visits
• Use of remote technology

Application Materials

To apply, please upload the following application materials along with your Paycom application:

• Cover Letter
• CV
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Evidence of teaching excellence (course evaluations, etc.)

Persons who do not follow and complete the application process will not be considered for employment.

Review of complete applications will begin 9/8/25

Application Process

Only qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview. During the selection process, we will strive to provide timely notifications. The selection process may vary from recruitment to recruitment but typically includes multiple interviews and may take several weeks depending on the position. All qualified applicants will be notified once the selection process has closed.

Offers of employment at Pacific University are contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States and a successful criminal background check.