Adjunct Practicum Liaison Advisor for On-ground MSW, School of Social Work

About the role

Simmons University, located in Boston's historic Fenway area, is a small, private, non-sectarian college that has been educating students for enriching careers and purposeful lives since 1899. The university is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourages applications from all under-represented groups.

Responsibilities

• Connect with the Practicum Instructor within the first two weeks of placement to establish communication and clarify expectations.
• Meet with each advisee a minimum of three times per year via Zoom, including: One introductory meeting within the first month of placement, one meeting per semester aligned with practicum visits, and maintain monthly email check-ins with all assigned students.
• Develop and manage cohort-specific email lists (Generalist Year, Specialist Year, Advanced Standing) to ensure efficient communication.
• Complete one practicum site visit per semester with the student and Practicum Instructor in person or via Zoom, with the option to meet individually with either party as needed.
• Schedule additional visits when concerns or challenges arise.
• Review, provide feedback on, and return required written student assignments.
• Learn and utilize Moodle to collect, review, and grade written assignments.
• Attend all monthly Practicum Department meetings, typically held on the first Wednesday of each month (September-June, excluding January).
• Attend New Practicum Liaison Orientation, if applicable.
• Attend Practicum Instructor Orientation when possible (strongly recommended).
• Attend and Participate in Student Practicum Orientation on campus in August (required).
• Attend the Spring Practicum Showcase on campus (required).
• Learn and utilize Starfish to document specified student encounters and to access student academic information.
• Learn and utilize Experiential Learning Cloud (ELC) to keep track of student hours and evaluations.
• Support Year I students with Year II placement planning, including learning goals and resume development.
• Reach out to graduating students to offer support with career planning and transition preparation.
• In collaboration with Practicum Education Department faculty, convene Level 1 or Level 2 meetings to address practicum-related concerns.
• The ability to provide a copy of a current social work license and references as requested.

Qualifications

• A Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited institution required.
• A minimum of 5 years post-MSW clinical experience required.
• Highest level of licensure (LICSW in Massachusetts, or be eligible for LICSW).
• Experience as a Practicum Instructor (clinical supervisor) for MSW interns is required.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in using Moodle and Experiential Learning Cloud.
• Ability to conduct site visits and assess student competency development.

Benefits

This is a non-benefits eligible position. Compensation for adjunct faculty is established at a set rate per course and does not vary based on experience, education, or other factors. Our compensation philosophy is centered around a comprehensive package that includes pay, retirement savings, and other offerings that can be seen here, as well as work-life balance initiatives such as flexible hours and remote work opportunities.

Pay

$305 per student per semester. The typical caseload is 15 students for two semesters (Fall and Spring).

Schedule

The position starts on or around August 18, 2026.