"Tenure-Track Faculty Position of Field Education Director"

Social Work Field Education Director Position

Assistant/Associate Professor of Social Work

Tennessee Wesleyan University is seeking applicants for the Tenure-track faculty position of Field Education Director in the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Program. This position is designated Faculty [67%] with Social Work administrative responsibilities [33%]. The Faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor of Social Work is contingent upon academic instructional experience. The Field Education Director is a leadership position and works in tandem with and under the purview of the BSW Program Director. BSW Faculty report to the Social Sciences Department Chair.

The TWU BSW Program received reaffirmation of accreditation by the CSWE in 2023. Some specific responsibilities of the Field Education Director include, but are not limited to:

• Student recruitment/advising.
• The recruitment, maintenance, and review of community agencies for students’ field placements.
• The training of field instructors and their agencies.
• The development and promotion of field placement processes.
• Field practicum oversight, including liaison responsibilities.
• The evaluation of student learning in field practicums and field setting effectiveness
• Program monitoring, analysis, and assessments.

The successful applicant must have the ability to teach across the Social Work curriculum. TWU seeks a candidate who is committed to innovative teaching. The successful candidate will demonstrate a passion for teaching/mentoring undergraduate students, possess leadership and networking skills, as well as strong interpersonal skills, and administrative experience. Knowledge of community agencies within the region is desired, but not required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Masters degree in Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited institution,
• Two-years post-MSW social work practice experience, and
• Prior teaching experience in a CSWE-accredited program is a plus.

Applications will be reviewed as received until the position is filled. Interested individuals should submit the following:

• a cover letter,
• curriculum vitae,
• unofficial transcripts,
• a one to two-page statement of teaching philosophy that reflects leadership abilities.
• provide three letters of recommendation that address the candidate’s ability or potential for leadership, teaching, mentoring, and collegiality.