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As of Jun 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for social work field instructor in the United States is $22.34, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $25.96 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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As a Social Work Field Instructor, your weekly responsibilities typically include supervising and mentoring social work students during their field placements, providing regular feedback, and facilitating reflective discussions about their client work. You'll coordinate with academic programs to ensure learning goals are met and may also conduct evaluations or collaborate with agency staff to align expectations. The role often involves balancing direct client work with instructional tasks, so organizational and time management skills are essential. This structured yet dynamic environment provides opportunities to develop leadership and contribute to the professional growth of future social workers.

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To thrive as a Social Work Field Instructor, you need a solid background in social work practice, supervision, and a relevant degree such as a Master of Social Work (MSW). Familiarity with case management software, electronic documentation systems, and state licensing or certification requirements is often necessary. Strong mentorship, communication, and critical thinking skills help foster student growth and navigate complex client situations. These competencies ensure effective guidance for social work students and uphold ethical, high-quality field education experiences.

What is a Social Work Field Instructor job?

A Social Work Field Instructor is a licensed professional responsible for supervising and mentoring social work students during their field placements. They provide guidance, support, and evaluation to help students develop their skills in real-world practice settings. Field Instructors ensure that students meet educational objectives while adhering to ethical and professional standards. They also collaborate with universities to align field experiences with academic requirements.

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Infographic showing various Social Work Field Instructor job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 11% Locum Tenens, 4% As Needed, 40% Full Time, 25% Part Time, 19% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $46,475 per year, or $22.3 per hour.
Social Work Evaluator Field Liaison - College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Social Work Evaluator Field Liaison - College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Grand Canyon Education, Inc.

Phoenix, AZ • On-site

Part-time

Posted 17 days ago

Grand Canyon Education rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 32 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

14th of 72 rated education support services

Job description

Make a Difference at Grand Canyon University
Shape the bright futures of Grand Canyon University students as a Professional Counseling Student Supervisor for the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, which provides a job focused education. The college features a variety of programs from counseling and psychology to justice studies, history and English literature.
Please note this is an immediate part-time role.
Responsibilities:
  • Complete online Social Work Field Orientation Training (approx.1 hour) prior to start of position.
  • Ability to travel to a site location in various locations and organize face-to-face and phone meetings with the field instructor and the assigned social work student.
  • Maintain a professional working relationship with the cooperating clinic, hospital, school, community agency and/or private practice. Maintain effective communication with the cooperating field instructor, assigned social work student, and Office of Field Experience (OFE).
  • Act as a resource person to the field instructor and the assigned social work student by providing additional sources of information and by having face-to-face and phone contact during the assigned field education course(s).
  • Listen to the assigned student's concerns regarding his/her field education experience and relate those concerns in the end of visit report.
  • Act as a liaison between the field education site and the social work OFE.
  • Provide information on the development and implementation of the assigned student's future professional plans.
  • Encourage responsibility and creativity in the social work practice experience.
  • Monitor that both, the field instructor's and student's responsibilities (as established in the field education manual) are being honored.
  • Provide knowledge about evaluation procedures.
  • Create and maintain a professional, friendly relationship with the assigned social work student and the cooperating field instructor.
  • File status reports after each meeting with the OFE.
  • Review Learning Agreement with student and Field Instructor to confirm CSWE social work competency standards are addressed and met.

Qualifications:
  • Minimum of a Master's in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program AND currently licensed as Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) AND five years post-master's social work practice experience AND experience in a field instructor or related role preferred
  • Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University's Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University

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Grand Canyon Education (GCE) is a rapidly growing educational service company that has long been an industry leader in providing educational, operational and technological support services to the post-secondary education sector. Formerly part of Grand Canyon University (GCU), GCE still works closely with GCU to benefit thousands of students, families and the local inner-city community. We put people first, drive innovation, and do good in the community that we live and work in.

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Education

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Phoenix, AZ, US

Year founded

1983

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