MSW Director of Field Education Job at St. Catherine University
Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title
MSW Director of Field Education
Division
Academic Affairs
Department/Office
Social Work Master's
Position Summary Information
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St. Catherine University invites applications for a
Masters of Social Work Director of Field Education. This position is a 9-month contract.
St. Catherine University’s Master in Social Work program seeks a MSW Director of Field Education / faculty, that approaches social work education and practice from a critically reflective lens. Our unique reflective focus centers human relationships and diversity and fosters mutually engaging and transformative learning processes. We strive to discover and act upon social injustices and systemic change in emergent, creative and dynamic ways that lead to the empowerment of people and communities. We invite a faculty member to join our dynamic team who is committed to fostering student development and transformation, while also engaging in their own transformation. We seek an MSW Director of Field Education who is well resourced, builds strong relationships and collaborations and has a vision to move our Field education program into it’s next steps.
Responsibilities include:
St. Catherine University’s Master in Social Work program seeks a MSW Director of Field Education / faculty, that approaches social work education and practice from a critically reflective lens. Our unique reflective focus centers human relationships and diversity and fosters mutually engaging and transformative learning processes. We strive to discover and act upon social injustices and systemic change in emergent, creative and dynamic ways that lead to the empowerment of people and communities. We invite a faculty member to join our dynamic team who is committed to fostering student development and transformation, while also engaging in their own transformation. We seek an MSW Director of Field Education who is well resourced, builds strong relationships and collaborations and has a vision to move our Field education program into it’s next steps.
Responsibilities include:
- Oversee the operations and implementation of the MSW Field Education Program.
- Oversee placement and performance of all eligible MSW students in field agencies.
- Lead efforts to recruit, develop and support field instructors and field agency sites including orientation, training, consultation and assessment for effectiveness.
- Provide ongoing training, support and problem solving for agency field instructors and students
- Collaborate to lead the development of field curriculum including implementation.
- Maintain a student / agency placement database, field manual, field course syllabi and field forms and procedures.
- Collaborate with the regional Directors of MSW Field Education to vision and plan for a collaborative and coordinated field education program.
- Ensure compliance with Council of Social Work Education accreditation standards for field education.
- Teach up to three MSW courses per year in traditional classroom, online and hybrid environments.
- Foster a culture of inclusive excellence through authentic relationships with students as an educator, an advisor, and a mentor.
- Engage in academic advising with students, monitoring and assessing student-learning outcomes and providing timely and frequent feedback to students on academic performance
- Act as an ambassador to the community for the Social Work department, the Henrietta Schmoll School of Health and St. Catherine University.
- Actively participate on the Social Work Assessment Committee and collaborate with the MSW Program Director for accreditation self-study and site visit preparation
Employees at St. Kate’s feel a deep connection to the University’s Mission and Vision, and they live their values at work. Benefits available to full-time employees include:
- Three weeks of accrued vacation time as well as fourteen (14) paid holidays and six paid “gift” days when the university is closed.
- Accrued sick time.
- Free tuition for employees and reduced tuition for their families after one year of service
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 403b retirement plan access
- Six weeks of paid parental leave after one year of service
St. Catherine University in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a comprehensive Catholic university and home to one of the nation’s largest colleges for women, with associate and graduate programs for all genders. Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in 1905, the University integrates liberal arts and professional education within the Catholic traditions of intellectual inquiry and social teaching. Committed to excellence and opportunity, St. Catherine
enrolls students in certificate, associate, baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral programs in traditional day and evening/weekend/online formats.
Minimum Qualifications
- MSW from a CSWE accredited program
- Current and valid LGSW
- Two (2) years post MSW practice experience and/or teaching experience
- At least one (1) year of supervision experience
- Knowledge of field education in Social Work
Preferred Qualifications
- LISCW or LISW
- Experience as a Field Instructor
- Experience with resources and partnerships in Twin Cities area
- Administrative experience in Field Education
We seek creative, adaptable staff who enjoy working in a university climate that promotes cultural diversity, multicultural understanding, and cultural fluency. Consistent with the university’s commitment to women, diversity and social justice, preference will be given to candidates who manifest these themes in their experience and service.
EEO Statement
St. Catherine University is an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to inclusion reflects the central value of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet to “love of neighbor without distinction” and provides a learning and working environment that is enriched by the diversity of all our members. Individuals of religious, racial, ethnic, gender identity, nation of origin, or disability groups that have traditionally had less representation in higher education are encouraged to apply. Should you need an interview accommodation please contact us at
hr@stkate.edu or 651-690-6565.
Application instructions for FACULTY
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St. Kate Careers to apply. Three references and successful completion of a background check will be required for employment.
Given the way campus life inherently puts people in close proximity to each other, including residence and dining halls, classrooms, and gatherings, the University has determined that a vaccination requirement is the best way to keep our community safe and prevent potential outbreaks as we return to more regular, in-person operations. St. Catherine University is requiring all students, faculty (including adjuncts contracted for the fall semester and beyond), staff, and residents age 12 and older to complete their COVID-19 vaccination series, including a booster, unless the University approves a medical or religious accommodation or other accommodation/exemption as required by applicable law. New employees must submit vaccination documentation or be approved for an exemption/accommodation before beginning work. For more information, visit stkate.edu/coronavirus-info/vaccine.
St. Catherine University
2004 Randolph Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105
Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug Free Workplace / Tobacco Free Workplace
Our university is a proud member of the Upper Midwest HERC and is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff and assisting dual career couples. For more information and to find other higher education jobs in the Upper Midwest region, visit: www.uppermidwestherc.org.
Given the way campus life inherently puts people in close proximity to each other, including residence and dining halls, classrooms, and gatherings, the University has determined that a vaccination requirement is the best way to keep our community safe and prevent potential outbreaks as we return to more regular, in-person operations. St. Catherine University is requiring all students, faculty (including adjuncts contracted for the fall semester and beyond), staff, and residents age 12 and older to complete their COVID-19 vaccination series, including a booster, unless the University approves a medical or religious accommodation or other accommodation/exemption as required by applicable law. New employees must submit vaccination documentation or be approved for an exemption/accommodation before beginning work. For more information, visit stkate.edu/coronavirus-info/vaccine.
St. Catherine University
2004 Randolph Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105
Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug Free Workplace / Tobacco Free Workplace
Our university is a proud member of the Upper Midwest HERC and is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff and assisting dual career couples. For more information and to find other higher education jobs in the Upper Midwest region, visit: www.uppermidwestherc.org.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
20220158-FAC
Posting Start Date
03/13/2023
Application Deadline
03/31/2023
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