Lecturer/MSW Director of Practicum Education

Practicum education is an integral component of social work education at

FSU. The Practicum education program is governed by the mission, goals, objectives, foundation curriculum, advanced curriculum, and the policies and standards of the Council on Social Work Education ( CSWE). The Practicum education experience affords students the opportunity to promote the development of professional competence and to integrate and apply knowledge, skills, and values of generalist and advanced social work practice. It is designed so that students demonstrate competency of the MSW Program objectives. The Director of Practicum Education provides leadership in all aspects of the MSW Practicum Education Program.

Primary Purpose of the Position:

The School of Social Work at Fayetteville State University invites nominations and applications for the MSW Practicum Education Director position. The Director is responsible for the overall administration of the School of Social Work graduate practicum education program. The position is an eleven-month full-time non-tenure track renewable position that reports to the Associate Dean. The academic rank will depend on the successful candidate's graduate education level.

The Director manages the MSW Practicum Education Program. The Director is responsible for providing curriculum and administrative leadership, coordinating the efforts of the Practicum Team, and recruiting, securing, and developing graduate-level social work practicum placements in compliance with CSWE accreditation standards.

Other responsibilities include teaching two practicum education seminars, updating practicum education policies and procedures, analyzing student and practicum supervisor's evaluations, providing various practicum reports, managing the practicum education budget in consultation with the Associate Dean, and representing the program on appropriate committees appointed by the Associate Dean.

Experience with program development, administration, and evaluation; exceptional communication and problem-solving skills; ability to manage multiple demands and responsibilities; and expertise in working with groups are the desired qualifications.

Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase "see resume."
Please list at least three (3) professional references to include a current supervisor. References will only be contact if you are selected for the position and with your permission.

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified prior to employment. Transcripts should be provided for all earned degrees and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. Transcript requests are the responsibility of the candidate.

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable), and credit history check (if applicable).

Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, political affiliation, or sexual orientation. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.