What are the responsibilities and job description for the Faculty Specialist I - School of Social Work - Tenure Track position at Western Michigan University?
Position Details
Posting Summary
College
College Of Health & Human Svcs
Executive Area
Provost & VP Academic Affairs
Department
School of Social Work
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F221P
Job Type
Tenure Track
Pay Type
Exempt/Salaried
Pay Grade
FS1
Campus Location
WMU-Kalamazoo - Main Campus
Salary Range
Competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, with an excellent benefits package.
General Summary
Western Michigan University’s School of Social Work invites applications for an experienced and knowledgeable leader to fill a multifaceted role as a Faculty Specialist I- Professional Specialist. The Faculty Specialist I- Professional Specialist position is a full-time, tenure-track, fiscal year position, located on WMU’s East Campus in Kalamazoo, Michigan. This position will have the role of BSW Director of Field Education and work closely with the Director of the School of Social Work (SOSW), the MSW Field Director, Social Work Faculty, Faculty Field Liaisons, Field Instructors, and Field Supervisors. Candidates should be highly motivated and passionate about teaching and monitoring social work competencies through the field experience by providing exceptional quality instruction and oversight.
Major Duties
In accordance with the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS), the Faculty Specialist I’s role as the BSW Director of Field Education is responsible for providing leadership in the on-going development and implementation of the field education program at the undergraduate level, in accordance with field education accreditation standards.
- Guides and coordinates all aspects of BSW field education and practicum experiences.
- Teaches and/or coordinates the generalist and advanced field seminars and provides student advising related to BSW Field.
- Ensures compliance with all CSWE field education accreditation standards including development of the self-study.
- Maintains and implements field education undergraduate program requirements as instructed by the CSWE accreditation standards and by the School of Social Work’s specific program requirements.
- Ensures that field education policies and procedures are up to date and in compliance with all relevant standards.
- Collects, reviews, and processes field education related forms from BSW students.
- Schedules and meets with field education applicants to orient students to the field education process and discuss field placement interests, career goals, and learning needs.
- Prepares students for field placements and monitors students during their practicum.
- Teaches or co-teaches field seminar courses.
- Recruits, builds rapport, and establishes partnerships, and maintains relationships with new organizations and agencies.
- Creates and oversees the establishment of contracts with practicum sites.
- Develops and implements evaluation instruments.
- Serves as the BSW Field Program contact and resource person for all field instructors and supervisors.
- Supervises the Field Liaisons, the field staff, and the field graduate student workers.
- Facilitates, in collaboration with the MSW Field Director, field instructor trainings, field appreciation day programs, etc.
Minimum Qualifications
- A Master’s of Social Work (MSW) degree from either an accredited US social work program, or from an international social work program eligible for CSWE competence equivalency (a supporting ISWDRES Equivalency Determination Letter is required).
- Two years of post-MSW social work practice experience.
- Experience in social work field education or as a social work field instructor or task supervisor.
- Knowledge of CSWE accreditation standards and EPAS requirements.
- Experience teaching or developing online courses, preferably in a social work program.
Desired Qualifications
- University or college teaching experience.
- Administrative and professional training experience.
- Social work practice experience with diverse populations.
- Skills in using educational technologies (e.g., eLearning/D2L).
- Knowledge of database software management (e.g., IPT).
- Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Additional Position Information
Expected Starting Date: July 1, 2025
Application Deadline: Review of applications continue until position is filled.
Go to: wmich.edu/hr/employees/faculty for benefits and other information.
Application Deadline: Review of applications continue until position is filled.
Go to: wmich.edu/hr/employees/faculty for benefits and other information.
