Associate Director of Field Education, Online MSW Program at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut

Job Description:

Job no: 495922

Work type: Full-time

Campus: North Haven - North Haven, CT

Categories: Staff, Faculty

Overview:

Quinnipiac University invites applicants for the Associate Director of Field Education position for the newly launched Online Master of Social Work (MSW) program at the School of Health Sciences. Reporting to the Director of Field Education of MSW program, this position is the administrative leader of the field education in the Online MSW Program. This is an on-ground position with the number of remote workdays per week to be negotiable at the final stage of this search.

About the School/Program:

The School of Health Sciences is home to approximately 100 fulltime faculty and professional staff and enrolls over 2120 students across over 20 graduate and undergraduate academic offerings. The school is organized into 8 departments offering undergraduate majors in biomedical sciences, health sciences, radiologic sciences, medical microbiology & Immunology and diagnostic medical sonography and graduate majors in physician assistant studies, occupational therapy, physical therapy, social work, biomedical sciences, pathologists' assistant and cardiovascular perfusion. Our school provides excellence in education, scholarship, and community engagement with a mission grounded in our commitment to producing skilled and compassionate graduates, creating pioneering research, and partnering with our communities to advance the health and well-being of people and communities. Through unique and distinctive academic programs, interdisciplinary collaboration, immersive learning experiences, and student-centeredness we empower students to deliver compassionate care, create innovation through research, and catalyze change in dynamic health fields. Our emphasis on evidence-based medicine, critical thinking, and interprofessional skills equips our graduates to make impactful and inclusive contributions to their professions. In all our endeavors, we are guided by a commitment to innovation, accountability, excellence, and social responsibility as we aspire to be a first-choice school of excellence and a global leader in fostering new knowledge, improving healthcare, and increasing health equity.

About Quinnipiac:

Quinnipiac University is a private, coeducational institution located 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours from Boston. The university currently has an enrollment of 9,000 students in more than 130 degree programs through its Schools of Business, Communications, Education, Computing, and Engineering, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and the College of Arts and Sciences. Our 21 Division I teams have achieved remarkable success, boasting multiple conference titles. This includes a 2023 NCAA National Championship win in ice hockey, a three-time defending national champion women's rugby team, and a trip to the Sweet 16 for our women's basketball team. The Quinnipiac University Poll is nationally recognized as a leader in public opinion research, and the university is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report and Princeton Review's "The Best 388 Colleges." The university is in the midst of program expansion and renewal for both traditional and adult learners, attraction of diverse communities, development of innovative corporate partnerships, and construction of an ambitious set of capital projects. For more information, please visit qu.edu. Connect with Quinnipiac on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and X.

Responsibilities:

• Support QU and its School of Health Sciences missions, visions, core values and strategic plans priorities; 


• Promote student academic success.

Online MSW Field Education Program Oversight:

• Co-facilitate the development and implementation of field education experiences for online students;


• Support the Director of Field Education to ensure that Field Education for the Online MSW program remains in compliance with the Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) of the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE);


• Supports the Associate Director of the Online MSW program to ensure that licensure requirements are met for various states within the United States;


• Collaborate with the Director of Field Education and the Associate Director of Online MSW program to maintain online field education seminar course syllabi and to ensure alignment with curriculum objectives and accreditation standards;


• Support the Field Education Coordinators on the field education components of the Online MSW program; provide mentorship and assistance in resolving students' issues related to their fieldworks, field education sites and/or field instructors. 


• Co-represents the Quinnipiac University MSW program's organizational membership at the New England Consortium of Field Directors;


• Coordinate regular assessment of the Online Field Education Program within the Online MSW Program, Online field education MSW courses, and implicit and explicit curriculum consistent with desired learning and performance outcomes for CSWE accreditation compliance;


• Complete other related duties as assigned.

Student Fieldwork Placement Process (Capacity Building and Sustainability)

• Responsible for new fieldwork sites and field instructors' recruitment, onboarding, vetting and regional and national affiliations;


• Support new field placement models development and maintenance to ensure capacity and quality of field instruction and supervision;


• Support the Director of Field Education in online field placement policies, processes, and procedures development and implementation;


• In consultation and collaboration with the MSW program Field Office, develop and facilitate orientation workshops and ongoing instructor support workshops for online MSW students, field instructors, and field liaisons;


• Utilize electronic software applications, such as EXXAT/Prism, Microsoft Office Suite, and Canvas to document and communicate with students, faculty, and field instructors.

Engagement and Communication (Student, Faculty, Partners, Staff)

• Provide consistent and timely support and consultation to site directors, field instructors, and online MSW students regularly and as needed;


• Provide timely and effective communication between field education coordinators, field sites, instructors, field liaisons and students;


• Facilitate online pre-practicum module development to support field readiness of online students;


• Recruit and mentor qualified field instructors, including provision of Seminar in Field Instruction (SIFI) training for new online field instructors;


• Update all online Field Education Program documents within learning management system (e.g. Canvas) and field technology platforms;


• Consult with and be available to staff and faculty who serve as field education coordinators and field liaisons;


• Promote the online MSW Program student recruitment events, such open houses and conferences participation.

Education Requirements:

• A minimum of earned master's degree in social work from a CSWE accredited program.

Qualifications:

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  A minimum of five (5) years full-time, post-master's of social work degree working experience (or equivalent) in program, practice, or academic administration; and

  
  

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  A minimum of two (2) years online social work seminar facilitation experience; and

  
  

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  A minimum of three (3) years' experience as a field supervisor/instructor for MSW students, with online graduate social work student supervision or instruction preferred;

  
  

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  Preferably with social work field education administration experience, with online graduate social work field administration, fieldwork supervision or instruction are strongly desired.

  
  

Special Instructions to Applicants:

TO APPLY:

Applicants should electronically submit a resume/curriculum vitae; a cover letter includes a description of how your experience supports the requirements of this position and field education administrative experience or related experience; and a statement outlining how you will advance QU, SHS, and Social Work education commitment in diversity, equity and inclusive excellence through social work education and students' fieldwork practice; and contact information for three references on the electronic application form.

Quinnipiac University has a strong commitment to the principles and practices of diversity and inclusion throughout the University community and welcomes candidates who enhance that diversity.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes tuition remission and a culture that is inclusive and driven by excellence.

Quinnipiac University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Note to Faculty/Staff Applicants Only:
If a final candidate is a current or previous Quinnipiac employee, the hiring manager must obtain a reference check from the candidate's current or former manager before making an offer of employment. If the candidate's current or most-recent Quinnipiac supervisor is unavailable, the hiring manager should contact Talent Acquisition for assistance in determining the appropriate alternate contact:

Advertised: December 04, 2024 Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: Open until filled