Social Work Field Liaison

Job Details

Social Work Field Liaison

Milwaukee, WI
Full Time
JR10011930

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Position Title: Social Work Field Liaison

Job Category: Academic Staff

Employment Type: Regular

Job Profile: Clinical Assistant Professor

Job Duties:

The Field Liaison position is a non-classified teaching position in the Helen Bader School of Social Welfare Social Work Program at UW-Milwaukee. The Field Education Program provides students with direct social work practice experience in the multi-cultural community of Milwaukee, and surrounding communities. The Liaison serves as a link between undergraduate and graduate social work students and field placement agencies. Milwaukee is a city rich with diversity and most of the field agencies located within the city offer excellent opportunities to serve at-risk individuals, families and groups who possess unique strengths while experiencing a variety of human needs.

The Field Education Program has an emphasis on the development of professional social work competencies and practice behaviors including: professional identity; ethical practice; diversity and difference; social, economic and environmental justice; practice-informed research and research-informed practice; policy practice; and social work practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities.

Liaison responsibilities include the development and maintenance of agency practicum sites, training of and linkage with Field Instructors; placement and oversight of students in their field education practicum; instructional responsibility for integrated field seminars, student and Field Instructor orientations and trainings; and contribution toward ongoing Field Program development. This position will be focused on the development of agency placements outside of southeastern Wisconsin. The Liaison must have the capacity to assist in the education and professional development of a diverse group

Key Job Responsibilities:

Department:

UWM celebrates, values and promotes the diverse voices and experiences of its students and employees and our community partners. We believe diversity enriches and strengthens our institution. UWM is committed to providing equitable access to opportunities for students and employees from every background. We aspire to create a campus climate that is welcoming to all. Learn more here: https://uwm.edu/community-empowerment-institutional-inclusivity/about/

Accredited by the CSWE, the Social Work Department is housed in the Helen Bader School of Social Welfare in the College of Community Engagement and Professions. The Department confers BSW and MSW degrees, and with the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology, jointly offers a PhD degree in Social Welfare. The doctoral program prepares students for leadership roles such as university faculty, program evaluators, and policy analysts. The MSW program, which offers both online and in-person curricular options, emphasizes generalist practice. In addition, students can complete accredited programming in substance abuse counseling and school social work along with interdisciplinary certificates in trauma-informed care, applied gerontology, and nonprofit management. MSW students can also earn coordinated degrees with various programs such as criminal justice and criminology (CJC).

Compensation:

$60,000-$70,000 annually, actual hiring salary based on qualifications related to the position

Required Qualifications:

• Applicants must be a Licensed Clinical or Advanced Practice Social Worker with at least five years post-MSW social work experience.
• Applicants must have an aptitude and demonstrated experience using advanced technologies with efficiency including course management sites, multiple databases, Office 365, Microsoft Office, and web-based navigation systems and video conferencing

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as a social work field instructor, and experience as an instructor in higher education or professional continuing education training.
• Organized, flexible with good time management and problem-solving skills.
• Have experience with professional collaborations and have knowledge of the social service community in Wisconsin.
• LCSW and leadership/supervisory experience.
• Applicants must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be able to multi-task (as evidenced by application materials).
• Experience with internship placement software (ie Sonia, Tevera, Exxat Prism)

How to Apply:

Interested applicants are required to apply online a provide a cover letter and detailed resume/CV that addresses your professional level work experience as it relates to all required and preferred qualifications.

PLEASE NOTE: cover letter and resume/CV will need to be uploaded to the same upload area in the application.

Note: Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application to ensure full consideration. Additional documents submitted aside from a cover letter and resume/CV will not be considered.

Finalist candidate(s) being considered for hire will be required to provide three professional/supervisor references through an external reference checking tool. References will not be contacted prior to candidates being notified.

In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from the candidates' application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they may be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.

Apply in Workday by the application deadline, July 5, 2026. Questions about the position should be directed to Jackson Prowse (prowse@uwm.edu).