Title: Clinical Assistant Professor of Social Work & Assistant Director of Field Education in Social Work
Division: Provost's Office
Department: College of Liberal Arts
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary Range: Annual Salary
EEO Job Group: 2 C5
Position Summary
The Department of Social Work at the University of Southern Indiana, a public university in Evansville, Indiana, seeks applications for a 12-month renewable Clinical Assistant Professor of Social Work and Assistant Director of Field Education in Social Work position. Appointment will begin May 2024.
The Assistant Director of Field Education assists the Director of Field Education with identifying and contracting with community agencies to provide student placements. The Assistant Director of Field Education assigns students to those placements, participates in ongoing evaluation of the field education program at all sites, and assists in mentoring and training field seminar instructors/faculty field liaisons and agency field instructors, and assists with the electronic field management system. The Assistant Director also teaches a field seminar course each semester. This position reports to the Director of Field Education.
Duties/Responsibilities
• Assist with securing quality field education placements for Bachelor's of Social Work (BSW) and Master's of Social Work (MSW)
• Assist with coordination and implementation of the placement process for the BSW and MSW students
• Assist with the processing and resolution of field issues when they occur
• Assist with ensuring effective communication between field agencies, instructors, field liaisons and students
• In collaboration with the field office staff, develop and implement orientation and training programs for field instructors, field liaisons, and students
• Advise Field Education students
Required Knowledge and Skills
Master’s degree in Social Work, a current social clinical social worker license (LCSW) and at least two years post-graduate clinical experience.
About USI
The University of Southern Indiana is a public higher education institution located on a beautiful 1,400-acre campus in Evansville, IN. We offer employees exceptional benefits! Benefits for this position include:
- Affordable medical, dental, vision, life and short term and long-term disability insurance plans.
- Retirement plan where the University makes the total contribution equivalent to 11% of annual salary.
- Full tuition fee waiver for employees/75% for spouses and dependent children.
- Vacation and sick time
- Holiday pay
- Free access to Recreation, Fitness & Wellness Center.
- Access to on-campus University Health Center and Dental Hygiene Clinic.
For more information about the benefits that USI offers, please visit www.usi.edu/hr/benefits .
About the College
For more information about USI's College of Liberal Arts please visit www.usi.edu/liberal-arts .
About the Department
For more information about USI's Department of Social Work please visit www.usi.edu/liberal-arts/social-work .
Application Process
Click “Apply Now!” near the top right of this page to complete an application and upload application materials to the attention of the Search Committee Chair. Application materials should include:
- Cover Letter
- Current Curriculum Vitae/Resume
- Unofficial Transcripts
Search Committee Chair:
If you have questions about the open position, please contact Ms. Bonnie Rinks, search committee chair, at [email protected] .
Best Consideration Date:
For best consideration, please submit materials before April 7, 2024.
Pre-Employment Screening
A background check will be required for employment in this position.
Authorization to Work in the United States
USI typically will not sponsor an employment-related visa for this position.
Interview Accommodations
Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact the manager of Employment at [email protected] or (812) 464-1840. Contacting the manager of Employment is intended for use in seeking disability-related accommodations only. For general applicant inquiries, contact Human Resources at [email protected] or (812) 464-1815.
EEO Statement
The University of Southern Indiana is an EEO/AA employer. All individuals including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.