BSW Field Education Director (School of Nursing & Health Professions)
Trinity Washington University, a comprehensive university in the Nation’s capital, offers a broad range of educational programs that prepare students across the lifespan for the intellectual, ethical, and spiritual dimensions of contemporary work, civic and family life. We invite applications for a full‑time position in the Social Work program within the School of Nursing and Health Professions.
Salary Range : $88,000 to $90,000 based on experience.
Position Information
The BSW Field Education Director works with multiple clinical and community sites to coordinate fieldwork placements and clinical experiences. The position is full‑time with core faculty responsibilities and administrative duties. The director must be a graduate of a CSWE‑master’s level program (MSW) with strong communication, marketing, recruitment, and administrative skills.
Education Requirements and Qualifications
- MSW degree from a CSWE‑accredited program, with considerable years post‑MSW experience (generally five (5)+ years), or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Extensive experience and knowledge of field education in academic settings.
- Ability to engage and work with diverse stakeholders in the department, college, university, and larger community.
- Ability to work efficiently and effectively with a diverse student population.
- A professional social work identity with accompanying values and ethics.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of CSWE Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards.Demonstrated advanced administrative, leadership, management, and supervisory knowledge and skills.Organizational, time‑management, and detail‑oriented abilities.Demonstrated effective interpersonal, communication, problem‑solving, and conflict‑resolution skills.Documented expertise in area of social work clinical practice.Possess academic and experiential qualifications to meet the needs of the BSW program.Demonstrate current knowledge of social work best practice in clinical, community, and emerging practice areas.Show documented expertise in one’s area of teaching responsibility.Demonstrated commitment to professional development.Commitment to the Trinity mission of equity and social justice.Responsibilities
Teach in the Social Work Program.Release time to meet the needs of the BSW field education program.Plan, develop, deliver, and assess fieldwork experiences for students in the BSW Program.Provide leadership and direction regarding CSWE field education standards.Advise students.Establish and maintain communication and relationships with on‑site field educators.Initiate and maintain currency of field education contracts with hospitals, clinics, schools, and emerging practice sites.Document student learning outcome assessment data related to field education experiences.Conduct field education site visits.Collaborate with field educators and faculty to establish field education parameters.Communicate field education objectives to students and field educators.Complete scholarly activities to support the program’s scholarship agenda.Complete annual professional development plan in accordance with the requirements of Trinity and CSWE.Attend and participate in faculty meetings.Engage in interprofessional and intraprofessional collaboration to support student learning.Perform other duties of similar nature and character to those mentioned above.Trinity offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to full‑time employees, including health, dental & vision insurance; employer‑paid life and disability benefits; a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match up to 6%; paid family leave; free campus amenities such as a pool, walking track, and fitness equipment; free campus parking; and free shuttle service between campus and Brookland Metro station.
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Trinity Washington University is dedicated to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its students, faculty, and staff. Trinity is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community and strongly encourages all qualified individuals to apply.
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