Position Summary
The Indiana University School of Social Work (IUSSW) is expanding its programming and invites applications for a Clinical Assistant Professor of Field Instruction and Coordination for its new MSW program option in Lafayette, Indiana. This is a full-time, twelve-month, non-tenure track faculty appointment with an anticipated start date of August 2024. The Clinical Assistant Professor of Field Instruction and Coordination will be required to work in Lafayette.
The Clinical Assistant Professor of Field Instruction and Coordination provides teaching and administrative support for all aspects of field education for the MSW program. Clinical Assistant Professors of Field Instruction and Coordination have primary responsibility for recruiting and assessing field placement agencies and field instructors, engaging students in the field planning process, and assigning students to specific field placements. Clinical Assistant Professors of Field Instruction and Coordination often act as consultants to faculty liaisons, field instructors, agency directors and students in resolving field practicum difficulties. Clinical Assistant Professors of Field Instruction and Coordination also have teaching responsibilities which could include face-to-face and online courses. Participation in service activities such as the IUSSW MSW Curriculum Committee and other relevant school, campus, university, or community committees or group is also required.
The Clinical Assistant Professor of Field Instruction and Coordination reports to the Director of Field Education in collaboration with the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs to assure compliance with all processes and procedures of the IUSSW and comparability of all curricular offerings.
The Indiana University School of Social Work (IUSSW) is a university-wide system school with an MSW Program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education since 1923 and a BSW Program accredited since 1975. The IUSSW is headquartered at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) and uniquely houses a Department of Labor Studies. The School has programs on campuses across the state of Indiana including Indianapolis, Bloomington, Richmond, Gary, New Albany, Fort Wayne, and South Bend. As the primary provider of Indiana’s social work workforce, the School enrolls over 1,800 students across programs (PhD, MSW, BSW) and campuses. Guided by an authentic commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, the IUSSW is nationally and internationally recognized for educating leaders of tomorrow through community-engaged practice, research, and partnerships to positively impact individuals and society. For more information, visit our website.
The IUSSW Lafayette program operates as an extension of the IUPUI MSW program. As the state’s premier urban research institution, IUPUI is committed to being a welcoming campus community that reflects and enacts the values of diversity, equity and inclusion that inform academic excellence. We seek candidates who will not only enhance our representational diversity but whose research, teaching, and community engagement efforts contribute to diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning and working environments for our students, staff, and faculty. IUPUI condemns racism in all its forms and has taken an anti-racist stance that moves beyond mere statements to interrogating its policies, procedures, and practices. We hope to identify individuals who will assist in our mission to dismantle racism so that everyone has the opportunity to succeed at IUPUI.
IUPUI is Indiana’s premier urban public research university, home to more than 30,000 students within 19 schools and colleges including the IU Medical School. IUPUI’s innovative practices with respect to health and life science have earned national recognition and offer numerous opportunities for collaborative, interdisciplinary research efforts. Notably, the IU Center for Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases, the Diabetes Translational Research Center, and the Indiana Center for Musculoskeletal Health are all housed on the IUPUI Campus.
Additional Qualifications
Additional requirements include practice experience that reflects a generalist perspective (including clinical and macro competencies), experience supervising social work students as a field instructor and/or field liaison, a sound familiarity with program evaluation, excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skills, and strong organizational, managerial, and problem-solving skills. Previous experience with Sonia is preferred.
Special Instructions
To apply, please review the application requirements and submit an online application at http://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings. Your curriculum vitae, a letter of application, and diversity statement are required. The diversity statement should address contributions to diversity, equity, or inclusion through research, teaching, mentoring, and/or community engagement.
Names and contact information of three professional references are required on the application (referees will be requested to submit reference letters on letterhead with their signature). Transcripts will be required of individuals invited for an interview. The position will remain posted until filled. For questions about the application process, please contact Aria Gbur, agbur@iu.edu