Clinical Instructor/BSW Field Education Coordinator

The University of Texas at El Paso; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fringe benefits

Job summary

The University of Texas at El Paso invites applications for a 9-month appointment as the BSW Field Education Coordinator and Clinical Instructor in the Department of Social Work.

The role oversees internship processes for undergraduate students, acts as liaison with agency supervisors, and administers integrated field seminar classes, reporting to the Field Education Director to ensure high-quality placements.

Qualifications

• Master of Social Work (MSW) degree required.
• Experience in teaching at a higher education institution preferred.
• Minimum 2 years supervising social work field students.
• Minimum 5 years post-MS W practice, bi-cultural setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate BSW Field Education program and field seminar courses.
• Oversee internship processes with local field agencies and supervisors.
• Ensure CSWE EPAS accreditation standards and 460 field hours per student.
• Collaborate with Field Education Director on orientations and partnerships.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Field education coordination

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

MSW degree

License eligibility: LMSW/LCSW

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description: The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) Department of Social Work in the College of Health Sciences invites applications for a 9-month appointment with potential for summer teaching. Job responsibilities include demonstrating excellence in teaching and mentoring at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The candidate chosen for this position will serve as the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Field Education Coordinator and a Clinical Instructor. The selected candidate will be responsible for facilitating and overseeing the internship process for undergraduate students with local field agencies. They will act as liaisons between students and local agency supervisors and administer integrated field seminar classes. He/she will be supervised by, report to, and work closely with the Field Education Director to ensure appropriate, high-quality BSW student placements and compliance with the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accreditation standards for the BSW Program. The anticipated appointment date is Fall 2026.

Location: El Paso, TX • Category: Health Sciences • Job Type: Full-time

The University of Texas at El Paso is on the U.S.-Mexico border with Juárez as its sister city. This bi-national and multi-cultural community gives our students a unique perspective on social work. The Department of Social Work is committed to educating culturally responsive practitioners who can serve the border region and beyond.

The UTEP Department of Social Work offers both a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) that prepares students for generalist practice and a Master of Social Work (MSW) that prepares students for advanced practice with a concentration in Social Work in the Border Region.

CSWE identifies Field Education as the signature pedagogy in social work, integrating instruction and socialization where students learn to think, perform, and act ethically within the profession. It is designed to help students build knowledge, develop skills and competencies, and establish a professional identity through the practice of the basic generalist social work methods and techniques learned in the classroom under the guidance, direction, and supervision of agency Field Supervisors.

The BSW Field Education Coordinator can expect to provide leadership in the development, implementation, and oversight of the Undergraduate Field Education Program, including Field Seminar course instruction.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the BSW Field Education Program maintains strict compliance with CSWE EPAS accreditation standards, including the verification of the mandatory 460 hours of field experience per student using the digital platform adopted by the Department of Social Work.
• Work closely with agency supervisors to support and guide students through the field education experience, including problem‑solving, conflict resolution, and compliance with CSWE and UTEP standards of professional behavior.
• Work closely with the Field Education Director in developing and delivering orientations for students and community agency supervisors, aligning with the CSWE Social Work Competencies and providing information on the expectations of both students and supervisors.
• Work with the Field Education Director in establishing and vetting community agency partnerships that satisfy the criteria expected by CSWE for generalist social work practice.
• Responsible for administering up to three (3) Field Seminar classes each semester (Spring and Fall). Field Seminar classes are intended to support and guide BSW students integrating the knowledge and skills obtained in their earlier coursework as they navigate their Field Education experience.
• The mission of Field Education is derived from the Department's own statement of purpose, the CSWE standards of accreditation, and the region served by the University.

Job Requirements

• Master of Social Work degree.
• Evidence of or the potential for teaching excellence in a higher education institution.
• At least 2 years of experience in supervising social work students in field education and the potential to deliver a program of field instruction and teaching in a bi‑national, bi‑cultural environment.
• Minimum of 5 years post‑master's practice experience in social work with at least 2 years of practice within a bi‑national, bi‑cultural setting.
• Texas licensed or license‑eligible as an LMSW or LCSW.
• History of participation in professional organizations.
• A strong record of community outreach to human service agencies.
• Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Record of or potential to engage in scholarly activity.
• Strong communication, organizational, interpersonal, problem‑solving, and practice skills.
• Ability to work with students with special needs based on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Current knowledge and skill in the use of information and computer technology (e.g., Microsoft Office, e‑mail, databases).
• Ability to work independently and coordinate work with colleagues and peers.
• History of or potential for service activities in the department, college, university, professional organizations, and the community.
• Able to travel, as needed, including own local transportation and possessing a current driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

Five or more years of post‑MSW social work practice experience and bilingual in English and Spanish.

Additional Information

Benefits: This position offers an excellent opportunity for an outstanding individual to build established programs and participate in shaping the direction of the BSW program and future initiatives. Multiple research opportunities are available in community and clinical settings on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border. The initial salary is competitive and based on qualifications and experience. The position comes with excellent fringe benefits.

In keeping with its access, excellence, and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries— including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident— about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at [phone], by email at [e-mail], or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 312.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at [e-mail].

To the extent that this position involves research, work, or access to critical infrastructure as referenced in Executive Order GA-48, being hired for and continuing to be employed in this position requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.