Instructor of Practice, BSW Field Director, School of Social Work

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Job description

The School of Social Work at Marywood University (Scranton, PA) invites applications for the Director of BSW Field Education position.

Position descriptions

Responsibilities

  • Provide program leadership: Ensure the BSW field program meets CSWE accreditation standards and all Marywood policies.
  • Educational assessment: Collaborate with the BSW Program Director and the School’s Educational Assessment process to design, implement, and analyze outcome-evaluation tools for field instruction.
  • Agency partnerships & compliance: Review, approve, and maintain current Affiliation Agreements; liaise with University legal counsel to keep language current.
  • Risk management: Manage professional liability insurance coverage for students and faculty in field placements.
  • Student placement & support: Develop and implement procedures for assessing student readiness and matching students with practicum sites; advise and mentor BSW students and hold regular office hours.
  • Teaching (8 courses/academic year): Create syllabi, learning outcomes, rubrics, and engaging course materials for field-related courses; evaluate student performance and maintain FERPA-compliant records.
  • Documentation & data: Maintain field files, databases, and communications in collaboration with support staff; regularly update field manuals, forms, and web content.
  • Service & administration:
    • Serve on School, University, and professional committees.
    • Represent MUSSW in local, regional, and national field-education and social-work organizations.
    • Help coordinate the Social Work Advisory Council.
    • Contribute to recruitment, marketing, budget planning, accreditation, and other program initiatives.
  • University citizenship: Attend commencement, faculty meetings, in-service workshops, and other required University events.

Minimum Requirements

  • MSW from a CSWE-accredited program (PhD or DSW preferred)
  • Five (5) years of post-MSW practice experience
  • Social Work licensure
  • Demonstrated knowledge of CSWE field-education standards
  • Prior teaching or field-education experience preferred

The BSW Field Director’s primary responsibility is leading the BSW field program; teaching assignments will be field-related and based on expertise and program needs. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Appointment starts August 18, 2025.

Marywood University is a comprehensive Catholic University sponsored by the Congregation of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (IHM). Our campus is a close-knit community located near the Pocono Mountains in Northeastern Pennsylvania, easily accessible to Philadelphia and New York City. Additional information about our University is available at www.marywood.edu. More about the region can be found at: https://www.discovernepa.com/

Marywood University is committed to the policies, principles, and practices of equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in all its activities, including, but not limited to, employment. As a private, Catholic institution, Marywood expects and encourages members of the University community to be knowledgeable and contributing advocates of its Mission and Core Values. Marywood seeks to recruit and retain qualified candidates to join our talented, dedicated work community and strives to continually maintain a welcoming environment for all people.

Marywood University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and minorities.

How to apply

Required Application Documents

Additional Preferred Documents

  • Names and contact information for at least three (3) professional references
  • Statement of field-education and/or teaching philosophy (with evidence of effectiveness, if available)