<p>Position Title MSW/BSW Field Director - Social Work - AY2025/26 Posting Number F210 College/Area College of Arts, Humanities, Education and Social Sciences Department Anthropology, Sociology, Criminal Justice & Social Work Bargaining Unit APSCUF Position Type Faculty Type of Appointment Full Time Complement Type Temporary Home Campus City Bloomsburg State Pennsylvania Zip Code 17815 FTE% 100% Work Location Home Campus Salary Commensurate with experience and qualifications If Other, please list Appointment Start Date Benefits</p> <p>The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education provides a comprehensive package of employer benefits to eligible employees and their enrolled dependent(s), which include*:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Medical and prescription drug benefits.</p> </li><li> <p>Generous retirement plans, two options:</p> </li><li> <p>Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP)</p> </li><li> <p>State Employees' Retirement System (SERS)</p> </li><li> <p>Tuition benefits for employees and dependents.</p> </li><li> <p>Paid time off.</p> </li><li> <p>Employer-paid dental and vision benefits.</p> </li><li> <p>Employer-paid life insurance.</p> </li><li> <p>Voluntary insurances and additional retirement programs.</p> </li><li> <p>Specific benefits may vary based upon university, employee group and/or collective bargaining unit. Visit: http://www.passhe.edu/inside/HR/syshr/healthcare/Pages/Summary-of-Benefits.aspx for additional information regarding benefits.</p> </li></ul> <p>To be eligible for most benefits, you must be a permanent, full-time employee (including temporary, full-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) or a permanent, part-time employee (including temporary, part-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) who is scheduled to work every pay period for at least 50% of full-time hours.</p> <p>Position Description Summary</p> <p>The Department of Anthropology, Sociology, Criminal Justice & Social Work</p> <p>at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania invites applications for a field director.</p> <p>The home campus for this position is Bloomsburg.</p> <p>About the Department:</p> <p>The Social Work Department at Commonwealth University includes BSW program options at three locations and an online program. The MSW program is based at the Bloomsburg location with plans to transition to fully online. Social Work faculty are a dynamic and diverse group of colleagues who value mutual support, collaboration and working to create a more socially, economically and environmentally just community.</p> <p>About the College:</p> <p>The college of Education and Human Studies inspires students to greater heights. Faculty emphasize a strong foundation of didactic and experiential knowledge that allows students to put ideas, skills, and research into practice. Students will learn how to adapt in an ever-changing environment so they can make a difference in the educational, social, emotional and/or behavioral well-being of the people they will soon serve.</p> <p>Duties</p> <p>Duties of the Field Director for the BSW and MSW programs fall into the categories of Field Administration, Field Coordination, Field Direction, and Field Liaison and are detailed below, but are not limited to the following.</p> <p>Field Administration</p> <ul> <li>Provide leadership in the on-going development and implementation of BSW and MSW field education programs </li><li>Ensure compliance with CSWE Educational Standards in relation to field education in order to support quality field education experiences. </li><li>Provide leadership regarding field education as it pertains to accreditation and ongoing review processes as required by CSWE. </li><li>Develop, implement, and manage data collection related to field education outcomes. Process data and report field education outcomes as required by CSWE including student assessments to meet benchmarks, student evaluation of field placements and field agencies, and agency supervisor evaluations of BSW and MSW Field Education </li><li>Collaborate with and maintain relationships with the University Office of Assessment and Planning, the Center for Professional Development, and Registrar. </li><li>Work with ProfessionalU to monitor, obtain, and maintain affiliation agreements with qualified field agencies. </li><li>Participate in and collaborate with professional organizations such as North American Network of Field Educators and Directors, the Tri-State Field Consortium, CSWE, NASW to maintain best practices and develop innovative field opportunities. </li><li>Develop, maintain, and update all required documentation for BSW and MSW Field Education per CSWE, including but not limited to: BSW and MSW Field Manuals, field policies and procedures, Safety guidance, field assignments, field evaluations process for vetting qualified field agencies, process for vetting and approving field supervisors, process for addressing concerns in the field. </li><li>Collaborate with the University of Pittsburgh Child Welfare Education for Baccalaureates (CWEB) and Child Welfare Education Leadership Program (CWEL), to initiate acceptance as a Title IV-E CWEL approved school and serve as a liaison between CWEB/CWEL and students to recruit participants into the stipend providing field opportunity. </li><li>Maintain student, agency, and field supervisor records on database and/or Field software </li><li>Serve as ad hoc member of MSW Advisory Board </li></ul> <p>Field Coordination</p> <ul> <li>Develop and support community partnerships with local and regional organizations to provide impactful student learning experiences that also benefit organization and community. </li><li>Develop and support partnerships with other Campus programs and organizations to provide impactful student learning experiences, including but not limited to the Graduate Assistantships, that also benefit the university and other students. </li><li>Recruit and vet appropriate field supervisors who are on-site supervising students completing field education </li><li>Coordinating and conducting introductory practicum site visits. </li><li>Develop and provide field instructor training to educate agency field supervisors to the MSW curriculum, supervision, evaluation and practice needs. Develop and provide Field Orientation and Information sessions to Field Agency Supervisors </li><li>Develop and implement FTF and virtual field training workshops for internship agencies, students and field supervisors, including opportunities for continuing education unit (CEU) training, and maintain appropriate paperwork to ensure compliance with the PA Social Work Licensure Board </li><li>Manage the field placement application and agency matching process for students </li><li>Utilize technology, including Zoom, to facilitate efficient communication with students, field staff, and agencies </li></ul> <p>Field Direction and Advisement</p> <ul> <li>Meet with students individually and as needed </li><li>Provide trainings to students on such topics as: securing field placement; developing Learning Plan; Safety in Field, Field Supervision, and others as needed </li><li>Provide support to and problem-solve with field consultants and intervene promptly in resolution of problems experienced by students or agencies; </li><li>Authorize any changes of placement necessary for students in collaboration with the student, Field Liaison, current Field Instructor, </li><li>Support Faculty/Community Field Liaisons with linkages between the agencies and the School during the problem mediation process and referrals to the Committee on Academic and </li></ul> <p>Professional Standards for students.</p> <ul> <li>Mediate placement conflicts, conduct plan of action meetings for students of concern, and reassign students at field sites as needed; </li><li>Monitor assigned field placements and communicate with BSW and MSW Program Directors regarding any disruptions or issues. </li><li>Collaborate with academic advisors and instructors to address academic issues as they relate to field placement. </li><li>Coordinate the provision of supplemental supervision to students in Field Placements with no qualified social worker present, per CSWE guidelines. Provide supervision to students as needed </li><li>Oversee MSW graduate assistants who are completing campus-based Field Placements </li><li>Work collaboratively with the BSW and MSW Program Directors, BSW Field Director and field liaisons to identify gaps in training and outreach </li></ul> <p>Provide guidance/oversite to BSW and MSW field liaisons.</p> <p>MSW Field Liaison/teaching load</p> <ul> <li>Serve as Field liaison for no more than one section of Field in each semester (fall, spring, summer) teach the associated Field Seminar (SOWK 595, 596, 597, or 598) </li><li>Maintain associated Tevera and Brightspace/D2L page for this section of Field, grading field assignments, monitoring field hours </li><li>Conduct agency site visits with field instructor and student at least once per semester to maintain ongoing communication between student, agency, and university </li><li>Distribute and collect end of semester field evaluation of students via Tevera. </li><li>Address problems in field as they arise; consult with MSW Director and Social Work Program Chair if needed </li><li>Maintain open lines of communication between MSW Program Director, students, and field instructors related to any potential conflict of interest as MSW Field Director would usually provide supervision/oversight to liaison. </li></ul> <p>Qualifying Experience and Education (Minimum/Preferred)</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>MSW from a CSWE-accredited program </li><li>3 years of experience as a Field Liaison </li><li>At least 3 years of significant leadership in Social Work Field Education (Director, Coordinator or Assistant Director of Social Work Field Education) at both the BSW and MSW level. </li><li>3 years of experience teaching in Social Work Education, inclusive of Field Instruction </li><li>Experience writing CSWE MSW Field Program accreditation documents. </li><li>3 years of practice experience </li><li>Experience supervising staff </li><li>Criminal and Child Abuse Clearances </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <p>Evidence of excellence in teaching at the undergraduate or graduate level, an active research agenda, demonstrated commitment to working towards social justice and with diverse groups, experience with community outreach and organizing.</p> <p>Special Instructions to Applicants</p> <p>A complete application includes:</p> <ul> <li>Cover Letter </li><li>CV </li><li>Academic transcripts </li><li>Field Education Philosophy </li><li>At least 3 professional references </li></ul> <p>Applications must be submitted online by June 10th. Position will remain open until filled. Questions may be directed to Search & Screen Committee Chair: Dr. Viviana X. Lucabeche.</p> <p>Finalist(s) for this position must communicate well and successfully complete an interview process. Recommendation for hiring is needed from a majority of the regular, full-time department faculty. Completing this search is contingent upon student enrollment and available funding.</p> <p>Supplemental Information</p> <p>Finalist(s) for this position must communicate well and successfully complete an interview process. Recommendation for hiring is needed for a majority of the regular, full-time department faculty. Completing this search is contingent upon student enrollment and available funding.</p> <p>Background Clearances</p> <p>Offers of employment are conditional, pending successful completion of the background clearances mandated by Act 153 of 2014 and Board of Governors Policy 2014-01-A: Protection of Minors. In order to qualify for a provisional appointment, the Applicant Acknowledgement Consent Form, Provisional Hire Form, Pennsylvania State Police and Justifacts portion of the clearance process must be successfully completed prior to your start date. The remaining PA Child Abuse History Clearance and FBI Clearance must be successfully completed and returned as soon as possible within the first 90 days of employment.</p> <p>Diversity Statement</p> <p>At Commonwealth University we recognize our responsibility to continuously support a living, learning, and working environment that values the diverse contributions from all members of our campus community. Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion enriches our campus community and is instrumental to our institutional success. Commonwealth University strives to cultivate a campus climate that allows all members to embrace diversity, equity and inclusion as we achieve success both in and out of the classroom, in our work responsibilities, and in our professional lives beyond Commonwealth University. We uphold our commitment to DEI by:</p> <ul> <li>Actively supporting and promoting the intellectual and personal growth of our students, inside and outside of the classroom. </li><li>Providing workshops, trainings, programs designed to broaden the knowledge and understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion within our campus community. </li><li>Ensuring that all learning and living environments throughout our campus are welcoming and capable of serving all individuals. </li></ul> <p>Title IX/Clery</p> <p>The University prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment on the basis of sex, race, color, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital or family status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability in any decision regarding admissions, employment, or participation in a University program or activity in accordance with the letter and spirit of federal, state, and local non-discrimination and equal opportunity laws, such as Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendments Act, the Equal Pay Act, and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act.</p> <p>The University also complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crimes Statistics Act, as amended by the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Title IX prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discrimination. VAWA imposes additional duties on universities and colleges to investigate and respond to reports of sexual assault, stalking, and dating or domestic violence, and to publish policies and procedures related to the way these reports are handled. The University has designated the Title IX Coordinator (Jennifer Raup, Elwell Hall, ORL, 570-389-4808, jraup@commonwealthu.edu or titleixcoord@commonwealthu.edu), to coordinate the University's compliance with Title IX and VAWA and to respond to reports of violations. The University has directed the Police Department to coordinate the University's compliance with the VAWA-related Clery reporting requirements. For information on the University's crime statistics, which is available in a publication called "Annual Security Report", please contact Commonwealth University - Bloomsburg Police at 570-389-2211, Commonwealth University - Mansfield Police at 570-662-4900, or Commonwealth University - Lock Haven Police at 570-484-2278 or by accessing the following website: https://www.commonwealthu.edu/offices-directory/university-police/annual-security-report. Additionally, inquiries concerning Title IX and its implementing regulation can be made to the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, Region III, The Wanamaker Building, 100 Penn Square East - Suite 505, Philadelphia, PA 19107; Phone: (215) 656-6010; Fax: (215) 656-6020.</p> <p>About Commonwealth University of PA</p> <p>The Power of Three Bloomsburg, Lock Haven and Mansfield universities have joined forces to boldly transform higher education in our region and beyond. While we are uniting as Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania, you can expect a college experience that is anything but common.</p> <p>We're Honoring our History by preserving the founding principles of each campus and continuing our vibrant on-campus student experience, serving as pillars of our communities, supporting students and our neighbors alike.</p> <p>We're Investing in Today by answering the greatest challenges facing higher education: accessibility, cost, quality, and relevance through the combined strength of our storied institutions.</p> <p>We're Building a Powerful Tomorrow by boldly changing the trajectory of public education to position ourselves for growth, increased access, and to meet economic and workforce development needs in our region, across Pennsylvania and beyond.</p> <p>Anticipated Start Date</p> <p>July 30th, 2025</p> <p>Anticipated End Date</p> <p>July 29th 2026</p> <p>Posting Detail Information</p> <p>Open Date mm-dd-yyyy 06/04/2025 Close Date mm-dd-yyyy 06/10/2025 Open Until Filled No Quick Link https://commonwealthu.peopleadmin.com/postings/4059</p>