Director of Field Education

Job Overview

At Clarke University, we look for individuals who lead from the heart and embrace our values of education, charity, justice, and freedom. By creating a community focused on care, we empower everyone at Clarke to do and be their best. We offer meaningful work, a safe and friendly work environment and an outstanding benefits package and extensive professional development opportunities. So, if you’re looking for a place to make a positive impact, Clarke may be the place for you.

Clarke's CSWE-accredited BSW and MSW programs educate students in practice methods, skills, and concepts that advance the empowerment and well-being of individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. We develop mindful, engaged social workers who are prepared to competently serve their communities, responsibly engage in advocacy, and compassionately work for justice. This commitment flows from the mission of Clarke University, its focus on the Common Good, and the values of the social work profession. The MSW program's area of specialized practice is in integrated health which prepares students to work across a variety of behavioral, medical, and other health and community settings.

The university invites applications for our 12-month, full-time Director of Field Education in the Social Work Department for both the BSW and MSW programs. This tenure-track, clinical faculty position, which begins April 1, 2025, includes 75% administrative duties and 25% teaching duties. Qualified candidates must possess an MSW from a CSWE-accredited program and have the equivalent of two years of full-time post-MSW practice experience. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential to coordinate and facilitate student field placements across a wide range of agencies. Rank is dependent upon academic credentials and prior higher-education experience.

To apply for this position, please upload a current CV/resume, a letter of application outlining qualifications and fit, teaching philosophy, unofficial transcripts, and three references online at http://clarke.applicantpool.com/jobs. All documents should be uploaded in the resume section of the application. Confidential reference letters may be sent to HRLetters@clarke.edu. Applications will be reviewed effective immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Only completed applications with all information listed above will be reviewed.

Clarke University is committed to fostering a welcoming campus community that celebrates the unique contributions of each person and promotes an inclusive learning environment. Clarke University does not discriminate against any employee or any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.