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Soliant

Social Worker | Detroit, Michigan

Detroit, MI · Hybrid

Desire to collaborate as part of a supportive team, including onsite mentorship and guidance from an experienced, full-time social worker Primary Responsibilities: * Provide social work services to a ...

St. Barnabas

Social Work Assistant

Bronx, NY · On-site

Perform tasks as specified by Director of Care Transitions leadership team. * Maintains an orderly ... Call patients that were Discharged from the ED. * Asst inpatient Social Work staff without patient ...

Maimonides Medical Center

Social Worker MSW

Brooklyn, NY

$43.61 - $61.11/hr

Overview We're currently seeking a full-time Social Worker to provide services to in our Child and ... Masters in Social Work from an accredited school of social work. * Current NYS licensure as a LMSW ...

UW Health

Social Work - Social Worker

Madison, WI · On-site

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UHS

Social Worker (MSW)

Virginia Beach, VA

Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center currently has an opening for Full Time Social Worker. Candidates must be available to work occassionally on weekends and holidays. The candidate selected will be ...

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CredentialsMaster's in Social Work (MSW), licensure, leadership trainingBachelor's or Master's in Social Work, licensure
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Employer & Industry UsageHospitals, government agencies, non-profits in leadership rolesHospitals, schools, social service agencies, community organizations

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Instructor - Social Work - #002005

Western Carolina University

Cullowhee, NC

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Re-posted 11 days ago

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Posting Information
Posting Number FAC888P Quick Link for Internal Postings https://wcu-sb.peopleadmin.com/postings/32870 Classification Title Instructor Working Title Instructor - Social Work - #002005 Department Social Work About WCU
Western Carolina University continues to rank high on Forbes 'Best Employers' lists each year. Including:
2025 - Ranked 1st in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes 'America's Best Employers by State' list.
2024 - Ranking in the top 8.5% on Forbes 'America's Best Midsize Employers' list, WCU was ranked 34 out of the top 400 employers across all industries.
2023 - Ranked in the top 20% on Forbes 'America's Best Midsize Employers' list, WCU was ranked 97 out of the top 500 employers across all industries.
2022 - Ranked 14th in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes 'America's Best Employers by State' list.
Western Carolina University is the UNC system's westernmost campus and has been consistently ranked as one of the top 15 public regional institutions in the South.
Employees of WCU are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy and healthy work/life balance. Benefit eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance plans - eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.
Eligible employees have access to tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; employee may enroll at any of the constituent UNC System campuses. Also offered are free group exercise classes multiple times per week, a discounted membership to the campus recreation center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year. Leave earning employees (staff and 12-month faculty) who work at least half of the working days of their first month of employment will begin accruing vacation and sick leave immediately. Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service.
WCU offers an abundance of training and development programs, certifications, workshops and conferences - many of which are offered free of charge.
Position Summary
The primary location of this position is on the main Cullowhee, NC campus.
The Department of Social Work at Western Carolina University invites applications for an 11-month, fixed term Instructor to serve as the Director of Field Education. Anticipated begin date is August 2026. Duties will be required during the months of August through June.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, oversight of the Field program as well as its coordinators and liaisons, developing relationships with community partners, maintaining field education documentation in the appropriate software system, and working closely with MSW and BSW students to determine and complete required field education experiences. The Director of Field Education will teach in the BSW and MSW programs, provide student advisement, and engage in service activities, especially as related to or necessitated by the Field Education Program. Candidates should have the ability to organize large amounts of data and information and demonstrate the ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with community partners and students. Additionally, candidates should demonstrate a commitment to and experience with Social Work field education, teaching, and service.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position Minimum Qualifications
A Masters Degree in Social Work from a Council on Social Work (CSWE)- accredited university and at least 2 years of post-MSW Social Work practice experience.
Preferred Qualifications
MSW from a CSWE accredited social work program with two or more years post-MSW practice experience, experience teaching social work courses, experience with social work field education.
Position Type Permanent Full-Time Number of Hours Per Week Number of Months Per Year 11
Posting Text
Open Date 02/05/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
Application materials must be submitted online. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a candidate has been selected for hire.

Please include the following: letter of application, current CV, list of three professional references with complete contact information, and unofficial MSW transcripts*.

For questions or additional information please contact Dr. Tonya Westbrook, Search Committee Chair at twestbrook@wcu.edu or 828-227-7112.

*The master's degree transcript must have a notation such as Degree Awarded, Degree Conferred or similar phrase.
Background/E-Verify
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.
Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.
Credential Verification
All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.
EOE
Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.
University Safety
The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.

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