MSW Field Director & Non-Tenure Track Faculty, Social Work

The Social Work Department at Augsburg University invites applications for a non-tenure track MSW Field Director position to begin January 2027. This is a full-time, 10-month, benefits-eligible three-year limited-term position.
The Augsburg Social Work Department is distinctive for its anti-oppressive and culturally responsive emphasis as well as deep-seated commitment to social justice and global issues. We value student-centered learning, emphasizing experiential learning strategies. We offer small class sizes and we leverage our strong community connections. MSW classes meet in-person two weekends per month and asynchronously on-line.
The MSW Field Director is responsible for the overall administration of the MSW field education program and teaching MSW courses. Duties include:
Departmental Representation to the Community
Represents and promotes the MSW Field Program with existing and potential field sites
Recruits, develops, approves and maintains field placements for MSW students in generalist, clinical, and macro field placements
Represent Augsburg’s MSW programs at community events, outreach opportunities, and with the the Twin Cities MSW Field Consortium
Coordinate orientation and continuing education for field agencies and field instructors
Recruit external field instructors, as needed
Field Program Management
Assures maintenance and communication of database of field agencies, coordinates with the social work program coordinator and student workers as needed
Assures delivery, maintenance, and archiving of all MSW student learning agendas in collaboration with staff
Conduct evaluations of MSW Field program and maintains appropriate documentation;
Matches and refers students to field placements
Engages in problem-solving and decision-making around significant field placement difficulties in consultation with the MSW Program Director
Implements MSW field policies and practices
Consults and coordinates with the Department Chair, the MSW Program Director and the BSW Field Director to ensure consistent collaboration and integration of field programming and academic programs
Develops and conducts field orientations for all MSW students
Field Education Responsibilities within the Department
Teach MSW courses, including field seminars
Updates and maintains the MSW Field Manual
Develops, implements, and maintains a field program consistent with accreditation standards of the Council of Social Work Education
Adapt field learning agreements consistent with new accreditation standards
Implements policies and procedures established by the Department for student field education
Initiates consideration of new policies and procedures for maintaining and improving the quality of student field education
Initiates expansion of field placement options using innovation and creativity to grow programs in conjunction with the Social Work Department
Co-chairs the Field Committee of the Social Work Department
Organizes internal departmental continuing education events
Uphold standards of the profession including the NASW Code of Ethics and the Guidelines for Field Education as developed by the CSWE
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A Master’s of Social Work from a CSWE-accredited social work program is required
A minimum of 3 years of direct social work practice experience
A current graduate level social work license (LGSW, LICSW, or LISW), or eligibility for licensure in the state of Minnesota
Ability to foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.
Skills to navigate technological platforms for data collection, management and communication and hybrid and online learning pedagogies
Excellent communication, organizational, and multi-tasking skills with proven ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders
Strong interpersonal skills required to work with students, faculty, staff, other academic professionals and with community partners
Demonstrated commitment to social work education, and familiarity with fulfilling the requirements of the Council on Social Work Education accreditation standards
Ability to commit to the core attributes of the departmental mission, particularly in terms of our focus on anti-racist and anti-oppressive social work practice
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Teaching experience in higher education
Experience serving as a MSW field instructor
Experience in program development and/or administration
Familiarity and experience with the Council on Social Work Education accreditation standards

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No