The UM - St Louis School of Social Work

The UM-St. Louis School of Social Work invites candidates to apply for the Assistant Teaching Professor/Assistant Director of Field Education position beginning in the Fall 2024. At the School of Social Work, we engage students and faculty in professional education, research, and service to advance knowledge and competence to promote human and societal well-being. Within a collaborative learning environment, students are prepared as self-aware, culturally informed and critically-thinking leaders who are committed to social and economic justice and professional values and ethics. We inspire hope. We change lives.

Responsibilities:

This position manages BSW field education (40%). Responsibilities include; advising students in preparation of their field placement; planning and facilitating practicum planning workshops; reviewing and approving student learning agreements; providing assistance with the development and implementation of field placement policies; conducting site visits to monitor student progress; providing assistance in the identification, recruitment, approval, and monitoring of field placement sites and field instructors; and offering consultation to students and field instructors if placement issues arise. This position has a 50% teaching responsibility and 10% service responsibility.

Qualifications:

• Eligible candidates will have an MSW from a CSWE-accredited program and at least two years of post-baccalaureate social work degree or post-master's social work degree practice experience in social work.
• Candidates with prior teaching experience in higher education are preferred.
• Ability to contribute to a welcoming and inclusive culture and embody social work's core values; service, social justice, dignity and worth of the person, importance of human relationships, integrity, and competence.

Please combine all application materials into a single PDF and upload to the portal. Review of applications will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled. Finalists will be invited for a campus visit.

Application Materials

Cover Letter describing your interest in the position and anticipated contributions to the School of Social Work

Curriculum Vitae

Teaching statement reflecting your views on the importance of field education in social work education, teaching philosophy, prior teaching experience, and previous experience in social work practice, and/or serving in the role of an agency field instructor (up to 3 pages)

Names, titles, phone numbers, and email addresses for three professional references

For additional information, please contact: Sharon Johnson, Dean and Professor

Visa Sponsorship Information:

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.

The School of Social Work

The UM-St. Louis School of Social Work is the only public graduate social work program in the eastern part of Missouri and draws a diverse group of traditional and non-traditional students. The school is recognized for excellent teaching, service, and scholarship. UM-St. Louis is one of the most culturally and ethnically diverse campuses in Missouri. We are ranked number 1 in the state for social mobility, and we are one of only 12 U.S. Universities in the top 100 for reducing inequalities. We also have an engaged student body and consistently rank as one of America's best colleges for student voting.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

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