Lecturer/MSW Director of Practicum Education

Primary Purpose of the Position

The School of Social Work at Fayetteville State University, North Carolina, 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 MSW Director of Practicum Education manages the MSW Practicum Education Program. The MSW Director of Practicum Education is responsible for providing curriculum and administrative leadership, course development, coordinating the efforts of the Practicum Team, supervising seminar instructors, and recruiting, securing, and developing graduate-level social work practicum placements in compliance with CSWE accreditation standards. Other responsibilities include teaching two courses each semester which may primarily be in the certificate program. The Director will oversee the substance misuse courses and requirements for the substance misuse certificate, 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.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Master of Social Work degree from a CSWE accredited university.
• Three years post master’s social work practice experience.
• Two years of prior supervisory and case management experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Experience with program development, administration, and evaluation.
Expertise in working with groups.

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of two years of experience as a community agency-based practicum instructor.
• Proficient knowledge and skills in MS Microsoft Office, internet, email, computers, graphics, multimedia, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Ability to utilize Canvas and innovative technology in the classroom.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Licensed Certified Addiction Specialist (LCAS)
• Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS) or Clinical Supervisor Intern (CSI)