Field Education Director - Bachelor Of Social Work

The University of Texas Permian Basin's Department of Social Work welcomes applications for the position of Field Education Director with our Bachelor of Social Work program

Salary Range

Salary is highly competitive based on candidate qualifications

Essential Functions

The Department of Social Work seeks a social worker to serve as the Field Education Director for the

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW). The ideal candidate for this position will have professional practice in

generalist social work. Field education is the signature pedagogy for social work. The field setting is

where students apply human rights principles from global and national social work ethical codes to

advance social, racial, economic, and environmental justice. Field education is designed to integrate the

theoretical and conceptual contributions of the explicit curriculum in the field setting. It is a basic

precept of social work education that the two interrelated components of curriculum- classroom and

field-are of equal importance, and each contributes to the development of the requisite competencies

of professional practice.

• Experience teaching across the curriculum;

• Experience teaching in either a BSW or MSW program

• Establish and maintain all requirements for accreditation established by CSWE in collaboration with other social work faculty.

• Contribute to curriculum development.

• Maintaining an active scholarship agenda, including pursuit of external funding and collaborative research that includes student participation.

• Facilitate course development and scheduling.

• Academic and professional advising.

• Performing additional assigned tasks to enhance the quality of the program.

Required Qualifications

1.A Master's degree in Social Work from a Council on Social Work Education accredited institution

2.A minimum of two years of post-master's practice experience in social work

3.A demonstrated record of scholarly production, including practice related research

4.Demonstrated experience with the social work accreditation or reaffirmation process.

5.Experience in curriculum design and development, including utilization of experiential teaching methods

Preferred Qualifications

1.Bilingual/Bicultural

2.Ability to provide mentorship through teaching, scholarship, curriculum development, administrative experience, and/or other academic and professional activities in social work

3.Undergraduate social work teaching experience

4.Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

5.Outstanding communication skills.

Additional Information

Required Application Materials

1.Cover Letter

2.Résumé

3.List of References

4.Transcripts (Preferred)

5.Letters of Recommendation (Preferred)

Conditions of Employment

1.The job description is not a complete list of all responsibilities and duties performed by employees. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor.

2.Employment is subject to an introductory period to monitor employee performance.

3.Once hired, the prospective employee must present documentation within three (3) days of the hire date to establish their identity and employment eligibility as required by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Applicants must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire. UTPB participates in e-Verify.

4.Employees must be able and willing to travel and perform duties away from campus as necessary and must be able to operate a licensed motor vehicle, have access to a dependable motor vehicle, and possess a valid state driver's license. Must have and maintain a satisfactory driver's record.

5.Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.

6.UT Permian Basin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Schedule

Generally, the normal work hours for the university are Monday through Thursday, 7:30 - 5:30 pm; Friday, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm with a one-hour lunch. The individual holding this position may need to be available early morning, evening, and on weekends to meet the needs of the department. Hours worked may differ with some departments.

Standard Working Conditions

1.Able to lift various materials up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis.

2.Able to bend, crouch, and reach continuously.

3.Physically able remain seated, frequently to continuously.

4.Able to remain standing up to 15% of the time.

5.Possesses dexterity abilities required to perform job duties including extensive keyboard work, operating office equipment, performing filing, and other job-related responsibilities that include extensive wrist and hand movement.

6.Standard working conditions may differ depending on department and occupation

University Benefits

1.UT Permian Basin offers an excellent compensation package including heath, retirement, & fringe benefits for eligible employees.

2.Coverage includes medical, prescriptions, life insurance, AD&D, and matching retirement provided by UTPB.

3.You may also be eligible to add dental, vision, family coverage, & flex-spending accounts, additional retirement, and a few other coverages as options too.

4.Fringe benefits include tuition reimbursement (after one year of service), wellness breaks, employee assistant program (EAP), and meal deals, among other perks and discounts!

5.Our benefits package, along with an ample leave policy, make for a great total compensation package.

About the University

The University of Texas Permian Basin is located in Odessa, Texas. It was authorized by the Texas Legislature in 1969 and founded in 1973.

The Permian Basin is one of the fastest-growing, culturally vibrant, economically invigorated regions of the country - full of industry, culture, and wide-open spaces. At the academic heart of this area sits The University of Texas Permian Basin - which every year, delivers smart, savvy leaders across the U.S.

As a regional, comprehensive institution, The University of Texas Permian Basin serves a diverse community of students from the region, the state, and beyond. Through excellence in student-centered teaching, learning, research, and public service, the University cultivates engaged citizens and impacts lives while advancing the technology and public interests of West Texas.

Our vision is that the University of Texas Permian Basin will be an innovative, responsive university that thinks large and lives local. We will lead in advancing education, research, economic competitiveness, and cultural enrichment.

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