Field Education Academic Lead

Excelsia University College; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Family-friendly policies

Spiritual development opportunities

Tuition discount for staff and family

Earned wages access

Job summary

Excelsia University College in Pennant Hills, NSW, seeks an experienced academic to lead our Social Work field education program. This permanent, full-time role oversees placement preparation, curriculum development, and staff coordination, within a caring Christian learning community.

The successful candidate will hold a Masters or PhD in Social Work, be eligible for AASW membership, and bring at least five years of professional practice plus teaching experience in higher education.

Qualifications

• Masters and/or PhD in Social Work.
• Eligible for AASW membership.
• At least 5 years’ experience as a qualified Social Worker.
• Teaching experience in higher education.
• Ability to develop and oversee field education and curricula.
• Excellent written and oral communication, able to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the social work field education program.
• Oversee development and delivery of placement preparation and training.
• Contribute to practicum curricula and documentation with the Head of School.
• Manage Field Education Coordinators.
• Recruit and manage Field Educator and Field Education Liaison Officer staff.
• Ensure efficient operation and high-quality service to students and staff.

Skills

Teaching experience

Written communication

Oral communication

Information literacy

Prioritisation & deadlines

Diversity awareness

Leadership & management

Education

Masters in Social Work

PhD in Social Work

Job description

Excelsia University College – Pennant Hills NSW

• Permanent, full-time position with free onsite parking
• A fantastic opportunity for a Level B/C academic to lead a thriving Social Work field education program
• Be an integral part of Excelsia’s life-transforming global Christian learning community.

About the Role

Primary responsibilities include:

• To provide students with quality and value-added education through leadership and oversight of the social work field education program to facilitate student learning within a caring Christian environment.
• To oversee the development and delivery of placement preparation and training for students and staff through appropriate lectures, workshops, and theory to practice integration tutorials that align with ASWEAS standards.
• To prepare and develop School curricula relevant to field education in consultation with the Head of School. To contribute to the development of School of Social Work practicum curricula and accompanying practicum documentation, in consultation with the Head of School.
• To manage the Field Education Coordinators.
• To oversee the management and recruitment of appropriately qualified Social Work casual staff for Field Educator and Field Education Liaison Officer roles for students on placement.
• To ensure the activities of the School are operated effectively and efficiently and provide a quality service to the students and staff.

Selection Criteria

Qualifications and Professional Standing:

• Committed Christian involved in a local congregation.
• Hold a Masters and/or PhD qualification in relevant Social Work discipline.
• Member or eligible to be member of the AASW
• Experience in field education either as a Field Educator (Supervisor) and/or Field Education Liaison Officer.
• Evidence of teaching experience in a higher education setting.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a qualified Social Worker.
• A proven record of professional activities and ideally record of research and academic publications.
• An understanding of current and emerging trends in education as a whole and discipline Social Work in particular.
• Demonstrated high level of skills in written and oral communication and information literacy and ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated awareness of and sensitivity to diversity and ability to work with students, staff, and administrators, including pastoral skills in mentoring staff and supporting students.
• Evidence of commitment to personal professional development, including research and/or professional practice and maintenance of relevant professional skills in the field of expertise.
• Full Australian Working Rights.

About Us

Excelsia University College was founded in 1983 as Australia’s first Christian arts college and, together with Indiana Wesleyan University, we are part of a global Christian learning community with big plans to take Christian higher education to the next level in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region for undergraduate and postgraduate students.

• Maximise your “take home” income through our Salary Packaging scheme.
• Enjoy family friendlypolicies, providing generous leave and working conditions.
• Experience working in aspiritually richenvironment, with opportunities to engage in devotions.
• Upskill with our substantialtuition discount to eligible staff and theirimmediatefamilies to study Excelsia courses.
• Our employees have access to earned wages, the ability to save before you’re paid, financial education, and much more.

This full-time position is based in Pennant Hills.

Excelsia University College is a smoke free campus.