Practicum Co-Facilitator

Position Overview

This position is an open hire for co-facilitators to support the professional development of the Master of Social Work Practicum course. Co-facilitators are now being hired as Temp Casual employees of the University of Minnesota, School of Social Work.

The University of Minnesota encourages a healthy work life balance for employees. CEHD is committed to an excellent employee experience, offering a flexible work environment that meets the needs of students, staff, faculty, and the communities we serve. Flexible work arrangements may include flexibility in schedule and/or work location. Please note that 100% remote work requires approval prior to offer.

Job Responsibilities

Co-facilitators assist practicum coordinators in the seminar sessions by providing real-world social work experience to supplement presentation, textbook, and theory-based instruction. Co-facilitators are hired to train based on their content expertise, facilitation experience, and demonstrated excellence in providing engaging, competency-focused learning experiences.

Seminar (80%)

• Attend seminar sessions
• Assist in delivering didactic information
• Model active participation
• Know and teach from ethical practice perspective
• Give and receive oral feedback, resources, and practical knowledge
• Support student problem solving
• Interact with learners to enhance growth and development

Content Preparation: (20%)

• Review and prepare curriculum content.
• Prepare Zoom as necessary.
• Actively incorporate recommendations and feedback from participant evaluations feedback.
• Provide materials to students as directed by practicum coordinator.

Required Qualifications

• Licensed (LGSW, LISW, LICSW) as a social worker in the state of Minnesota.
• MSW or related behavioral health degree and three or more years of training experience
• Two years of social work practice experience.
• Knowledge, skills and ability to integrate culture and diversity into curriculum development and/or classroom facilitation
• Ability to effectively engage the various learning styles of participants.
• Skill in receiving and incorporating feedback and coaching.
• Strong and timely communication skills.
• Strong skill in collaboration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Classroom teaching experience

Department Overview

Founded in 1917 on its Dakota homeland, the School of Social Work at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is part of a public, research-intensive university and one of seven administrative units in the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD). The School offers several graduate and undergraduate educational programs including: a PhD in Social Work; a Master of Social Work; a Master of Education in Youth Development Leadership; a Bachelor of Science in Youth Studies, and undergraduate minors in Family Violence Prevention, Social Justice, and Youth Studies. Underlying all these multidisciplinary programs is a social justice value base and a commitment to the most vulnerable and marginalized populations in our society. The curricula of our educational programs, and faculty research and engagement, intentionally seek to emphasize and expand anti-racist perspectives, social, economic and racial justice, and decolonization. The School is the home to a variety of labs and centers that actively involve our students, staff, faculty, and community partners, e.g., the Youth Work Learning Lab, the Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare, the Center for Practice Transformation, and the Minnesota Child Welfare Training Academy, an innovative partnership with the Minnesota Department of Human Services that is funded by the state legislature to further develop equitable child welfare practices.

College Overview

The College of Education and Human Development (CEHD), the third largest college and the University, contributes to a just and sustainable future through engagement with the local and global communities to enhance human learning and development at all stages of the life span. We know diversity is necessary to do our best work and foster our humanity. That's why the CEHD community is collectively dedicated to cultivating an inclusive and equitable environment, embracing and celebrating all identities of our students, staff, and faculty. These values are also a moral imperative requiring continuous proactive measures and a firm stance against prejudice, discrimination, and systemic injustice.

Pay Range: The salary range for this position is $800. Final salary offers are dependent on the candidate's experience, skills, and internal equity within the department.

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Include the following for your application to be considered:

1. Cover letter
2. Resume
   • Clearly showing your Minnesota BOSW Licensure number
3. Verification of your highest earned degree (picture of diploma or copy of unofficial transcripts), including:
   • Name
   • Institution
   • Degree awarded
   • Confer date

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).