University of Utah Financial Services · 4 months ago
Assistant Professor (Clinical) in the College of Social Work
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expThe University of Utah College of Social Work is inviting applications for a .83 FTE 10-month career-line faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor (Clinical). The role involves teaching and facilitating the integration of the social work educational curriculum in field placements while developing and maintaining quality practicum placements.
Financial Services
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary link between student practicums and the University of Utah College of Social Work
Support and guide students and field instructors through the practicum experience for the duration of the academic year
Support and guide students and field instructors in the development and implementation of individualized practicum learning contracts—providing feedback and approving the learning contracts
Advise and consult students and field instructors on a regular basis—assisting them in maximizing the field education experience
Schedule and meet with students and field instructors on a regular basis (e.g., site visits) at the practicum agency: bridge curriculum and field; build relationships; assess and address students, field instructors, and agency needs; and support students and field instructors’ educational and professional development
Manage crises and problem-solve when needed by collaborating with students, field instructors, other faculty, and administration
Engage in the documentation and evaluation of students, field instructors, and practicum placement
Travel to practicum placement settings located in various counties throughout the state
Plan and participate in practicum placement meetings
Assist in the development and implementation of practicum fairs, field education workshops, new field instructor trainings, and other seminars—orienting and training students and field instructors on topics related to field education
Participate and collaborate with members of the practicum team
Review new practicum agency and field instructors’ applications
Develop and cultivate effective practicum partnerships with agencies and field instructors
Teach and facilitate practicum seminars in-person and/or virtually and provide oversight of practicum assignments—awarding grades to students
Engage in service at the university, college, professional, and community-level
Qualification
Required
Applicants must have earned an MSW degree from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited program
A minimum of three years of post-MSW social work practice experience is required
Knowledge of local health and human social service systems, agencies, and social work roles
Experience working in a social work related setting
Experience in behavioral health counseling, notably in the field of addictions
Experience in social work education—teaching and curriculum development
Excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills
The ability to work independently and collaboratively
Preferred
Five or more years of post-MSW social work practice experience is preferred
Experience as a supervisor or providing supervision to social workers
Experience as a field instructor or providing social work supervision to interns
Social work teaching experience
Benefits
Utah Retirement Systems
Company
University of Utah Financial Services
Financial Services at the University of Utah is your partner in financial success.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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