Clinical Instructor

Field Education DirectorThe Field Education Director works under the supervision and direction of the Director of Social Work and provides leadership, administration, coordination, and oversight for all aspects of the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Field Education Program. The Field Education Director is responsible for ensuring that all field education activities are planned, implemented, and evaluated in accordance with the 2022 Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS), university policies, applicable legal requirements, and professional ethical standards.The Field Education Director is responsible for the overall management and continuous improvement of the field education program, including the development, implementation, evaluation, and revision of field education policies, procedures, manuals, learning agreements, evaluation instruments, and other field-related documents. Responsibilities include but are not limited to establishing and maintaining community partnerships; recruiting, approving, and evaluating field placement agencies; coordinating student placements; providing training and consultation to field instructors and task supervisors; monitoring student learning and field performance; collecting, managing, analyzing, and reporting field education assessment data; and preparing all field education documentation required for program assessment, institutional reporting, and CSWE accreditation.This is a 12-month, non-tenure track administrative faculty appointment reflecting the year-round responsibilities associated with field education administration, community partnership development, student placement, accreditation compliance, and continuous program assessment. The successful candidate will teach four courses during the academic year, including the Field Practicum I and II and Field Practicum Seminar I and II courses during the fall and spring semesters. Consistent with CSWE expectations recognizing the extensive administrative responsibilities associated with directing field education, supervision of the Field Practicum courses represents a 25% teaching load reduction, resulting in a teaching assignment that is lower than that of traditional full-time faculty.Qualifications:Required Qualifications:Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a CSWE-accredited program.Minimum of two (2) years of post-MSW professional social work practice experience.Current Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) credential, or eligibility for Arkansas social work licensure by the date of appointment.Minimum of two (2) year of progressively responsible administrative, supervisory, or leadership experience, such as serving as a program coordinator, field coordinator, clinical supervisor, agency administrator, department chair, or comparable leadership role in higher education or a human service organization. Providing BSW and/or MSW Field Supervision within and agency setting will also be considered.Demonstrated knowledge of professional social work practice and the 2022 Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS).Thorough knowledge of professional social work values, ethics, and practice.Demonstrated ability to advise, mentor, and supervise students with varied educational, cultural, and professional backgrounds.Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with community agencies and organizational partners.Excellent written, oral, organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with university administrators, faculty, staff, students, and community partners.Demonstrated proficiency with instructional technology and standard office software.Ability to travel to field agencies throughout the university's service region.Preferred Qualifications:Baccalaureate of Social Work (BSW) degree from a CSWE-accredited program.Minimum of two (2) years of successful college or university teaching experience, with preference given to teaching in accredited social work programs.Previous experience serving as a Field Education Director, Field Coordinator, Assistant Field Director, or comparable field education leadership position in a CSWE-accredited social work program.Experience as a Field Instructor, Task Supervisor, or Faculty Liaison for BSW and/or MSW field education.Experience developing, implementing, evaluating, and continuously improving a social work field education program.Experience establishing and maintaining affiliation agreements and collaborative partnerships with community agencies.Experience with CSWE accreditation, reaffirmation, assessment planning, program evaluation, and continuous quality improvement.Experience collecting, analyzing, and reporting assessment data for accreditation and institutional effectiveness.Experience developing field education manuals, policies, learning agreements, student evaluations, and related field education documentation.Experience teaching undergraduate social work practice, field, or seminar courses in a variety of formats including face-to-face, hybrid, and online learning environments as well as development of online course materials using a learning management system (e.g., Blackboard, Canvas).Commitment to ongoing professional development and continuous improvement in teaching, service, leadership, and scholarship.Additional Information:Proof of current Social Work Licensure must be included in application.Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience.Required Documents to Apply: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Other (see special instructions for details), Statement of Teaching Philosophy, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)Optional Documents:Special Instructions to Applicants:Proof of current, unrestricted Social Work License required.Recruitment Contact Information: Marie Jenkins, Associate Professor and Director of Social Work Telephone View phone number on click.appcast.io; E-Mail: View email address on click.appcast.io application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site do not send to listed recruitment contact.Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender RegistryThe University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry ( MVR ) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.Benefits Eligible:Yes