Director of Practicum - Field Education (Social Work Program)

Director of Practicum - Field Education (Social Work Program)

Maryville University | St. Louis, MO

Full-Time Faculty Position | 11-Month Contract | Fully Remote Position

Maryville University is seeking a dedicated Director of Practicum - Field Education to oversee the experiential learning component of our Social Work program. You'll connect students, faculty, and field partners to ensure every student receives proper preparation for their practicum experience.

What You'll Do

Practicum/Field Education Leadership

• Oversee and provide support to adjunct faculty teaching Practicum education courses within the social work program
• Ensure that Practicum education readiness is provided to social work students across their curriculum
• Oversee all social work students who are completing their social work program's Practicum education
• Oversee and assist social work students in their Practicum education courses, as specified by the social work program's policies and procedures handbook and Practicum education handbook
• Provide 1 hour of weekly supervision to students who have Practicum Supervisors/Educators who do not hold a social work degree

Accreditation & Compliance

• Work with the Program Director to ensure the educational and administrative direction of the Practicum education program are in compliance with CSWE accreditation standards
• Coordinate and collaborate with social work students to ensure that their Practicum education placement and Practicum Supervisor/Educator is appropriate and in accordance with the social work program's policies and procedures
• Provide orientation to and maintain professional communication with Practicum Supervisors/Educators across the country, regarding the social work program's policies and procedures, including required documentation
• Upon completion of orientation, invite the BSW Supervisor/Educator to the Training by providing the CANVAS link
• Maintain and update the training modules

Partnership Development & Articulation Agreements

• Serve as the primary contact and facilitator of Articulation Agreements between the social work students' Practicum placement or agency (appropriate point of contact for signature) and Maryville University, specifically with Program Director of the Social Work Program, Dean of the Walker College of Health Professions
• Document the Articulation Agreement process in the Practicum Education Spreadsheet in SharePoint
• Review and follow-up regarding specific needs of each Articulation Agreement and collaborate with the Program Director and Dean of WCHP
• Develop and coordinate all Practicum sites

Assessment, Documentation & Data Analysis

• Oversee and ensure that all Practicum assessment documentation is filed electronically in designated spaces in accordance with the social work program's policies and procedures
• Administer and maintain Practicum education related documentation (Appendices in the Social Work Program's Practicum Education Handbook) through the University's LMS, CANVAS, Slack (University chosen communication modes), and Tevera
• Collaborate with the Program Director to collect and analyze yearly data outcomes related to Practicum Education
• Complete administrative documentation of the Practicum Education spreadsheet in SharePoint on a weekly basis

Communication & Collaboration

• Communicate with and advise students throughout their Practicum Education program
• Collaborate with Practicum Educators, Adjunct Faculty teaching Practicum Education courses, and the Program Director
• Provide updates in weekly social work faculty meetings and as needed with the Program Director

What We're Looking For

Required Knowledge

• Knowledge of BSW Practicum/Field Experiences

Required Skills or Abilities

• Online, asynchronous social work teaching experience through LMS system, preferably CANVAS
• Synchronous teaching experience via Zoom through LMS system (CANVAS)
• ALE teaching practices through online social work teaching

Formal Education & Credentials

• MSW—Master's in Social Work from a CSWE Accredited MSW program
• 5 years post-MSW experience
• LCSW or equitable clinical licensure at the state level they are currently living in if remote and located outside of Missouri

Why Maryville?

Maryville University is a community of innovators and educators transforming lives through education. As Director of Practicum, you'll help prepare the next generation of social work professionals while contributing to a culture where people feel welcomed, valued, and empowered to thrive.

Join a university community committed to helping students learn deeply, serve boldly, and lead with heart.