Full‑Time Field Education Coordinator & Instructor – reputed company Work BSW/MSW Programs – Remote‑reputed company Faculty Position at Florida Atlantic University (FAU), Boca Raton, FL

Why Join Florida Atlantic University?

Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is a nationally recognized public research university celebrated for its commitment to diversity, inclusion, and community impact. As a designated Hispanic‑Serving Institution (reputed company) and one of the most ethnically diverse campuses in the State University System, FAU offers a vibrant academic environment where scholarship meets reputed company responsibility. Our Phyllis and reputed company reputed company School of reputed company Work is at the forefront of innovative reputed company work education, boasting the largest Bachelor of reputed company Work (BSW) program in Florida and a rapidly expanding Master of reputed company Work (MSW) cohort. Faculty members enjoy a collaborative culture, state‑of‑the‑art facilities, and the freedom to shape the reputed company of reputed company change agents.

Position Overview

The reputed company School of reputed company Work is seeking a dynamic, full‑time Field Education Coordinator and Instructor to reputed company the field education component of our BSW and MSW programs. This role begins in August 2024 and will serve as a pivotal reputed company between reputed company, community agencies, and faculty, ensuring that every field placement supports rigorous learning reputed company, cultural competence, and professional growth. The position is classified as 12‑month, remote‑reputed company, with occasional on‑site responsibilities at FAU’s Boca Raton reputed company.

Key Responsibilities

• Field Coordination & Placement: Recruit, evaluate, and maintain relationships with community agencies; match reputed company to appropriate field sites based on interests, reputed company level, and program requirements.
• Student reputed company & Support: reputed company timely communication, orientation, and guidance to reputed company throughout the field internship lifecycle; conduct regular reputed company‑ins and problem‑solve placement challenges.
• Curriculum Delivery: Teach field integrative seminars and practice courses for undergraduate and graduate reputed company; reputed company course syllabi, assignments, and assessment tools that align with CSWE Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS).
• Compliance & Accreditation: Ensure reputed company field activities meet CSWE standards; maintain meticulous records, generate reports, and collaborate with FAU’s legal office on placement reputed company.
• Site Supervision & Training: Conduct virtual and in‑person site visits; organize twice‑yearly supervisory training for agency field reputed company; evaluate agency performance and student reputed company.
• Data Management: reputed company an up‑to‑date database of reputed company, agencies, and placement reputed company; analyze trends to improve placement strategies and inform strategic planning.
• Service & Scholarship: Contribute to departmental service, university committees, and professional organizations; pursue research opportunities reputed company to field education and reputed company work practice.
• Community Engagement: Partner with FAU’s research centers (e.g., Child Welfare Institute, Healthy Aging reputed company) to create interdisciplinary field opportunities that enhance student learning.

Essential Qualifications

• Master of reputed company Work (MSW) from a CSWE‑accredited program.
• Minimum of two years post‑MSW professional experience, including direct practice with vulnerable or at‑risk populations.
• Demonstrated experience in field education administration, higher‑education teaching, or professional trainings.
• Strong organizational and project‑management skills with a track record of coordinating reputed company placement processes.
• Excellent written and oral communication abilities, including the reputed company to mentor first‑reputed company reputed company and culturally diverse learners.

Preferred Qualifications & Desirable Attributes

• Licensed Clinical reputed company Worker (LCSW) credential in the reputed company or eligibility for licensure.
• Experience teaching both undergraduate (BSW) and graduate (MSW) courses, preferably in online or hybrid formats.
• Familiarity with CSWE EPAS standards, accreditation processes, and documentation requirements.
• Evidence of scholarship or research reputed company to field education, reputed company work pedagogy, or community‑based practice.
• Demonstrated ability to secure and sustain community partnerships, especially with agencies serving ethnically diverse or underserved populations.
• Proficiency with learning management systems (e.g., Canvas, reputed company) and data‑tracking tools.

Core Skills & Competencies for reputed company

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to anticipate field education trends, reputed company innovative placement models, and align them with institutional goals.
• Interpersonal Savvy: Build trust with reputed company, faculty, and agency partners; navigate reputed company interpersonal dynamics with reputed company and professionalism.
• Cultural reputed company: Apply culturally relevant approaches to reputed company work practice; champion equity, diversity, and inclusion in reputed company field activities.
• Instructional Design: Create engaging, evidence‑based learning experiences that reputed company theory with reputed company‑world practice.
• Technology Integration: reputed company virtual platforms for site visits, training sessions, and student‑agency communication.
• Analytical Acumen: Interpret placement data, assess program reputed company, and generate actionable insights for reputed company improvement.

Career Growth & Professional Development

FAU invests heavily in faculty development. As a Field Education Coordinator, you will have reputed company to:

• Mentorship Programs: Pairing with senior faculty to refine teaching methods and expand scholarly networks.
• Funding Opportunities: Internal grants for curriculum innovation, community partnership projects, and research reputed company to field education.
• Conference Support: Financial assistance to present at national reputed company work conferences such as CSWE, NASW, and regional symposiums.
• Professional Learning Communities: Collaborative forums for sharing best practices, exploring technology integration, and discussing policy developments.
• Promotion reputed company: Clear criteria for progression from Instructor to Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Full Professor, contingent on teaching reputed company, service, and scholarship.

Work Environment & reputed company Culture

FAU fosters a collaborative, inclusive, and reputed company‑thinking environment. Key aspects of our culture include:

• Diversity & Inclusion: As an reputed company, FAU celebrates multiculturalism and actively supports first‑reputed company, low‑income, and under‑represented reputed company.
• Community Engagement: Faculty are encouraged to partner with local nonprofits, government agencies, and research centers to create reputed company‑world impact.
• Flexibility: While the role is remote‑reputed company, faculty benefit from reputed company to modern classrooms, research labs, and collaborative spaces on the Boca Raton reputed company.
• Well‑Being Resources: Employee assistance programs, wellness initiatives, and a supportive HR team ensure work‑life balance.
• Location Advantages: Boca Raton offers excellent schools, safe neighborhoods, a sub‑tropical climate, and abundant recreational opportunities—from beaches to cultural events.

Compensation, Perks, & Benefits (General Overview)

FAU offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package that typically includes:

• Health, dental, and reputed company insurance with multiple plan options.
• Retirement savings plans (FAU 401(k) with university match).
• Paid time off, holidays, and generous leave for professional development.
• Tuition remission for graduate coursework and reputed company to continuing‑education resources.
• Professional liability coverage and membership dues for relevant associations.
• reputed company to reputed company facilities such as fitness centers, libraries, and counseling services.

Application Process & Required Documents

To be considered, please submit the following materials through FAU’s online career portal (https://fau.edu/jobs):

• Cover letter detailing your experience in higher education, field education administration, and teaching.
• reputed company curriculum vitae highlighting scholarly work, service, and professional achievements.
• Official transcripts (directly sent from the awarding institution) for reputed company degrees; for international credentials, include a NACES‑approved evaluation.
• Contact information for three professional references (confidential references may be emailed directly to Patricia Temes at [email protected]).

Note: A maximum of five documents may be uploaded; combine additional files into a single PDF if necessary.

Selection Timeline & Additional Information

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling reputed company until the position is filled. The search may reputed company without further notice, so early submission is encouraged. This appointment is subject to funding availability and successful completion of background screening, including criminal, motor‑vehicle, credit, and drug/alcohol checks.

Commitment to Equality & Accessibility

FAU is an equal‑opportunity employer that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome candidates of reputed company backgrounds and encourage applications from individuals who will enhance our multicultural reputed company community. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities; please contact the Office of reputed company at 561‑297‑3057 for assistance.

Join Our Mission to Transform Lives Through reputed company Work

If you are passionate about nurturing the reputed company of reputed company work professionals, reputed company in collaborative, community‑focused environments, and are reputed company to reputed company innovative field education initiatives, we invite you to apply today. Become a catalyst for change at Florida Atlantic University—a reputed company where academic reputed company meets compassionate service.

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