Teaching Instructor/Assistant Professor and Director of Field Education

Davita Inc.; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking a full-time Teaching Instructor/Assistant Professor and Director of Field Education. The role involves teaching responsibilities and administrative tasks in field education within the accredited Social Work Programs. Candidates should possess a Master's degree in Social Work and relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Five years of practice experience in the field.
• Strong commitment to teaching in a small university setting.
• Experience with CSWE accreditation processes.

Responsibilities

• Teach and administer field education across the curriculum.
• Direct BSW and MSW Social Work Field Education programs.
• Participate in CSWE accreditation efforts and provide academic advising.

Skills

Teaching

Leadership

Curriculum Development

Mentoring

Field Education Administration

Education

Masters of Social Work degree from a CSWE accredited program

LSW

Job description

Position Details

Position Information

The University of St. Francis does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs on the basis of any protected class. The University also prohibits retaliation against any person opposing discrimination or harassment or participating in any internal or external investigation or complaint process related to allegations of misconduct. For a complete copy of USF's Policy on Equal Opportunity, Harassment, and Nondiscrimination for All Faculty, Students, Employees and Third Parties or for more information, please go to https://www.stfrancis.edu/titleix/ or contact the Title IX Coordinator at [e-mail].

The University of St. Francis is seeking applicants for a full-time, nine-month, Teaching Instructor/Assistant Professor and Director of Field Education to start in August, 2025.

Rank and salary will be based on qualifications. The appointment includes 25% teaching and 75% administrative duties as the director of BSW and MSW Social Work Field Education.

The University of St. Francis Social Work Programs are accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).

The successful candidate will teach and administer field education across the curriculum and serve as the director of BSW and MSW Social Work Field Education.

The teaching load consists of 6 credits per academic year (25% of position). Responsibilities also include participating in CSWE accreditation efforts, academic advising, student mentoring, assisting in curriculum development, service on program and college committees, and participation in professional development/scholarly activities.

Field director duties include responsibility for identifying, contracting, and maintaining placement sites, assigning students to placement sites, providing institutional supervision of students in placement, and evaluating the field education component.

Full-time, nine-month position beginning August, 2025.

Work is performed in an office, classroom, and offsite locations for field supervision, with minimal exposure to health or safety hazards. Substantial time is spent working on a computer. This is sedentary work which requires the following physical activities: sitting, walking, bending, stooping, finger dexterity, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity.

Job Title	Teaching Instructor/Assistant Professor and Director of Field Education
Position Number	003187-00
Department	Social Work - Joliet IL
Job Grade
Anticipated Salary Range	$53,000-60,000
Benefits	https://stfrancis.edu/employment/
Notice of Nondiscrimination
Position Summary
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Minimum Requirements	Masters of Social Work degree from a CSWE accredited program LSW Five years practice experience Strong commitment to teaching in a small university setting and the ability to work effectively with others in a collegial environment dedicated to student learning Ability to establish and maintain strong professional relationships with local, state, and private social service agencies within a multicultural service area Because of the requirement to travel within the service area, candidates must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation Willingness to support the Catholic and Franciscan values of the university Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position
Preferred Requirements	LCSW or relevant doctoral degree Previous college-level teaching experience Skills in using educational technology, including experience developing and/or teaching online classes Experience with CSWE accreditation
Hours/Shift/Work Schedule
Physical Requirements of Position

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number	FP0738-16
Open Date	05/30/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes