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Job Offer: Department of Social Work, Director of Field Education:George Mason UniversityJob description:Department of Social Work, Director of Field EducationPlease see Special Instructions for more details.candidates must apply for position number FA12DZ at https://jobs.gmu.edu/ using the online submission system: https://jobs.gmu.edu/postings/search. Applications must include: (1) a cover letter summarizing field education and leadership abilities/management practice; (2) a leadership abilities philosophy that includes the candidate's vision of diversity and inclusion (maximum 2 pages); (3) a complete curriculum vitae; (4) a list of three professional references - at least one from current or recent manager - with full contact information. Also, please include (5) a diversity statement summarizing the extent to which you have worked with any individuals from marginalized groups in a teaching, mentorship or advisory capacity, and how you helped them identify and overcome barriers to success.Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications submitted using jobs.gmu.edu will be reviewed. Please send email inquiries to Dr. Vicki Kirsch, Search Committee Chair, Department of Social Work at E-Mail: vkirsch@gmu.edu.
Position InformationDepartment: College of Health and Human Services (CHHS)Alternate Department Description: Criminal Background Check: Standard Background Check Motor Vehicle Background Check: No Statement of Economic Interest: Not Applicable Job Job Category: Administrative or Professional Faculty function (State) listing title: Department of Social Work, Director of Field Education Working Title: Department of Social Work, Director of Field Education Employment Type: Full-Time Position Number: FA12DZ Recruit Number: FAC8562 Working Hours: Job location: Fairfax, VA Other Job location: Pay Band: income: Commensurate with education and practice. Web Announcement: Director of Field Education The George Mason University Department of Social Work, within the College of Health and Human Services, invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, administrative faculty position as Director of Field Education. The mission of Mason's Department of Social Work is to prepare future social workers to be effective leaders, scholars, and practitioners who have the necessary tools to promote human well-being by ensuring economic and social justice, as well as human rights for all. The Director of Field Education is part of the departmental administrative leadership abilities team comprised of the Department Chair, BSW Program Director, MSW Program Director, MSW Online Coordinator, and Community Programs Manager and works collaboratively with the faculty and staff. George Mason University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff, and strongly encourages candidates to apply who will enrich Mason's academic and culturally inclusive environment. About the Department: The Department of Social Work has internationally recognized faculty for their skills in areas of behavioral health, older adults, children and youth, and immigration, with a proud history of faculty-student-community research collaborations. The Department of Social Work offers BSW and MSW degree programs with an educational and research mission focusing on practice and policy interventions that improve health and well-being and promote economic and social justice, particularly for underserved individuals, families, and communities. Information technology has just launched a highly-enrolled online MSW degree program, and is building a PhD degree. The Department comprises 17 faculty and serves approximately 200 BSW and 275 MSW students. The Department enjoys its location 15 miles from Washington, DC, which allows students internship opportunities at some of the country's most sought-after national, government, and community field sites. more information about the Department may be found at: https://socialwork.gmu.edu/ Job responsibilities: The Director of Field Education provides leadership abilities to the Field Education Office and is responsible for superviseing the planning, implementation, and evaluation of all components of field education for all options of the BSW and MSW programs. Major responsibilities include: » supervise the staff connected with the Field Education Office; » Recruit, manage, and support all field placements, field instructors, and field liaisons; » Design and deliver orientation and training to students, field instructors, and field liaisons; » Maintain partnership agreements with field agencies and connected documentation; » Manage files for students and practicum sites using the field education placement software (Sonia) ; » Facilitate integration of field education with other components of the BSW and MSW curricula; » Collaborate with faculty on selection and assessment of field agency selection and placements; » Plan, schedule, and staff field education seminar courses; » Work with the administrative leadership abilities team to initiate, plan, and execute field faculty training, support, and evaluation; » Work with the administrative leadership abilities team to maintain accreditation standards and assessment; » Make field education policies available to BSW and MSW students through a current Field Education Student Handbook; » Maintain curricular documents related to the Field Education program (catalog, manual, handbook, website, brochures); » Initiate, plan, and implement programming for students to enhance the learning environment and provide opportunities for feedback; » Maintain current membership in and participate in CSWE; » Assist with student recruitment as needed; » Participate in faculty meetings, university governance, professional, and public service; and » Serve on departmental and college committees. Required Appropriate qualifications: » MSW degree from a CSWE-accredited program with considerable (generally a minimum of five years) post-MSW practice; or equivalent significant combination of education and practice; » broad practice in field education in academic settings; » expertise of CSWE Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards; » Solid administrative, leadership abilities, management, and managery expertise and skills; » Organizational, time management, and detail-oriented abilities; » Excellent interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills; » capability to engage and work with diverse stakeholders in the department, college, university, and larger community; » expertise of computer applications including word processing, spreadsheet, and database capabilities; » capability to work efficiently and effectively with a diverse student population; and » A professional social work identity with accompanying values and ethics. Preferred Appropriate qualifications: » Ph.D. in social work or related field; » practice with nontraditional adult learning and online teaching; » prosperous practice in a comparable position at an academic institution; and » practice as a program director at a CSWE-accredited institution and expertise of the accreditation process. About the University: George Mason University is the largest and most diverse public university in Virginia with nearly 39,000 students from all 50 states and over 130 countries. Located in Fairfax, Virginia, Mason is part of the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, offering easy access to the cultural, scientific, and political resources of the nation's capital. As the nation's youngest R1 research university, George Mason University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff, and we strongly encourage candidates to apply who will enrich Mason's academic and culturally inclusive environment. The University recently established an Anti-Racism and Inclusive Excellence (ARIE) Task Force to make certain that Mason is an inclusive and equitable campus community where everyone is valued, supported, and practices a sense of belonging. Special Instructions to candidates: candidates must apply for position number FA12DZ at https://jobs.gmu.edu/ using the online submission system: https://jobs.gmu.edu/postings/search. Applications must include: (1) a cover letter summarizing field education and leadership abilities/management practice; (2) a leadership abilities philosophy that includes the candidate's vision of diversity and inclusion (maximum 2 pages); (3) a complete curriculum vitae; (4) a list of three professional references - at least one from current or recent manager - with full contact information. Also, please include (5) a diversity statement summarizing the extent to which you have worked with any individuals from marginalized groups in a teaching, mentorship or advisory capacity, and how you helped them identify and overcome barriers to success. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications submitted using jobs.gmu.edu will be reviewed. Please send email inquiries to Dr. Vicki Kirsch, Search Committee Chair, Department of Social Work at E-Mail: vkirsch@gmu.edu. For Full Consideration, Apply by:: 01/19/2022 Posting Date: 12/07/2021 Job Close Date: Open Until Filled?: Yes Telework Friendly?: Mason Ad Statement: Great Careers Begin at Mason! George Mason University is an innovative, entrepreneurial institution with national distinction in both academics and research. Mason holds a top U.S. News and World Report ?Up and Coming? spot for national universities and is recognized for its global appeal and excellence in higher education. Mason is currently the largest and most diverse university in Virginia with students and faculty from all 50 states and over 135 countries studying in over 200 degree programs at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William, as well as at learning locations across the commonwealth. Rooted in Mason's diversity is a campus culture that is both compensateing and exciting, work that is significant, and opportunities to both collaborate and create. If you are interested in joining the Mason family take a look at our current opportunities and catch some Mason spirit at jobs.gmu.edu/! George Mason University, Where Innovation is Tradition. New hires starting after August 15, 2021, must have received at least one COVID-19 vaccination by their start date, be fully vaccinated within 45 days of their start date, and submit documentary proof unless they have an approved medical or religious exemption by their start date. For updated George Mason University COVID-19 vaccination requirements, please visit George Mason University Vaccination Requirements. Equity Statement: George Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in its community. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, discapability or veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law. Campus Safety Information: Mason's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at http://police.gmu.edu/annual-security-report/ Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).Required DocumentsRequired Documents» Cover Letter » Philosophy of Teaching » CV » List of Professional References » Other Doc (as specified in Special Instructions) Optional Documents Skills:
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