Social Work Lecturer and Practicum Coordinator

Social Work Lecturer and Practicum Coordinator

The State University of New York at Fredonia invites applications for a full-time, temporary-appointed Social Work Lecturer and Practicum Coordinator starting in August 2026. This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Departmental Chair, the successful candidate will:

• Teach a 4/4 instructional load in the Social Work program;
• Coordinate and continuously develop all aspects of the social work program’s field practicum program;
• In collaboration with the Social Work Program Director and Social Work faculty, contribute to and enrich the Social Work program’s explicit and implicit curriculums;
• Provide quality academic advising to students;
• Participate in committees and provide service to the program, department, college, university, and profession;
• Be aware of, understand, and follow all program, departmental, and university policies.

Minimum Qualifications

• MSW degree from a CSWE-accredited institution;
• At least 2 years of post-MSW practice experience;
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a cross-disciplinary context, and in a collegial and professional manner, with students, faculty, and staff;
• Ability to work with diverse student, faculty, staff, and community populations in a culturally humble and responsive manner;
• Demonstrated capacity to multitask and meet goals and deadlines;
• Demonstrated commitment to the program, department, university, and social work profession.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three or more years of post-MSW practice experience
• Teaching experience in an undergraduate CSWE accredited program
• One or more years of experience in field practicum education (e.g., as a field instructor, faculty field liaison) with a CSWE accredited program
• Illustrated capacity to engage and mentor students in development of their social work professional identity
• Experience with instructional technology
• Demonstrated familiarity with CSWE accreditation standards
• Current NYS licensure at the LMSW or LCSW level
• Interest in, and commitment to, community engagement
• Knowledge of and/or work experience within the Chautauqua County human service system

Additional Information

This is a full-time, temporary appointed, non-tenure track position beginning August 2026, with a salary of $54,000.