Social Work Field Instructor Jobs (NOW HIRING)

• Knowledge of local health and human social service systems, agencies, and social work roles
• Experience working in a social work related setting,
• Experience in behavioral health counseling, notably in the field of addictions
• Experience in social work education-teaching and curriculum development,
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively

• Experience as a supervisor or providing supervision to social workers
• Experience as a field instructor or providing social work supervision to interns
• Social work teaching experience

• Serve as the primary link between student practicums and the University of Utah College of Social Work.
• Support and guide students and field instructors through the practicum experience for the duration of the academic year.
• Support and guide students and field instructors in the development and implementation of individualized practicum learning contracts-providing feedback and approving the learning contracts.
• Advise and consult students and field instructors on a regular basis-assisting them in maximizing the field education experience.
• Schedule and meet with students and field instructors on a regular basis (e.g., site visits) at the practicum agency: bridge curriculum and field; build relationships; assess and address students, field instructors, and agency needs; and support students and field instructors' educational and professional development.
• Manage crises and problem-solve when needed by collaborating with students, field instructors, other faculty, and administration.
• Engage in the documentation and evaluation of students, field instructors, and practicum placement.
• Travel to practicum placement settings located in various counties throughout the state.
• Plan and participate in practicum placement meetings.
• Assist in the development and implementation of practicum fairs, field education workshops, new field instructor trainings, and other seminars-orienting and training students and field instructors on topics related to field education.
• Participate and collaborate with members of the practicum team.
• Review new practicum agency and field instructors' applications.
• Develop and cultivate effective practicum partnerships with agencies and field instructors.
• Teach and facilitate practicum seminars in-person and/or virtually and provide oversight of practicum assignments-awarding grades to students.
• Engage in service at the university, college, professional, and community-level.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
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• A letter of application that details your interests and qualifications in teaching, and your fit with the position;
• A complete and current curriculum vitae;
• A list of three professional references with contact information (all external to the University of Utah); and
• Copies of available teaching evaluations (in-person and/or online courses) for the last three years.