Immediately Need Instructor in Boca Raton, FL

Job title: Instructor
Company: Florida Atlantic University
Job description: now to join FAU on its race to excellence.

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Position Summary:

The Phyllis and Harvey Sandler School of Social Work at Florida Atlantic University is seeking a full-time Instructor who will serve as the Field Coordinator of our BSW and MSW programs with a start date of August 2024. The ideal candidate will be dedicated to preparing social work professionals, committed to generalist and clinical practice, and improving the lives of vulnerable and at-risk populations. Florida Atlantic University is identified as a Hispanic-Serving Institution by the U.S. Department of Education. In 2021, FAU was ranked No. 31 in ?The 50 Top Ethnically Diverse Colleges in America? by Best College Reviews.

Housed within the College of Social Work and Criminal Justice at FAU, the Sandler School of Social Work is committed to creating an accessible and supportive environment of academic excellence. Our school has approximately 600 Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) students (the largest BSW program in State of Florida ) and over 330 Master of Social Work (MSW) students. Our Doctor of Social Work program opened in August 2016 and is currently undergoing a curriculum redesign to relaunch in Fall 2024. We continue to see significant growth in academic programs and certificates, as well as research and community-engaging centers (e.g., Child Welfare Institute, Healthy Aging Academy, Office of Professional Development, Robin Rubin Center for Happiness and Life Enhancement). Applicants should be prepared to teach at undergraduate and graduate levels.

The selected applicant will be primarily assigned to the Office of Field Education, as an instructor, to manage the administrative tasks related to field education and teach field seminars. The Field Coordinator position will be a 12-month position. The candidate will teach field integrative seminars and other field-related practice courses; recruit field agencies for the field internship program; match students with field agencies; make liaison placements; and assist in providing orientation, training, and supervision for students, field instructors, and faculty. In addition to administrative responsibilities in the Field Education Program and teaching, the successful candidate will engage in service to the School, University, and profession. Courses may be taught in person or online and may be assigned on any of the FAU campuses (e.g. Boca or Davie).

Essential Functions:

• Supports student success through communication and on-time placement and matching with community partner agencies
• Develops and implements innovative strategies for student placement and monitoring
• Conducts regular site visits (virtual and in-person) at local agencies where students are placed and potentially assess and monitor appropriateness of placement
• Researches and identifies new potential placement opportunities for social work students at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

• Maintains and monitors an updated database of students and agencies in the Office of Field Education
• Ensures compliance with all Council of Social Work Education (CSWE) Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) regarding field education
• Collaborates closely with the FAU legal office to develop placement contracts that comply with the CSWE Educational Policies and requirements for the Sandler School of Social Work, and FAU
• Attends and chairs Student Success Conferences to ensure students are provided direction and support prior to and during field internships
• Meets with students to provide information and direction in decision making in preparation for field
• Schedules and manages Field Instructor Supervisory Training twice yearly to community agency field instructors
• Prepares yearly scheduling for all field functions

Florida Atlantic University is a public research university with multiple campuses along the southeast Florida coast. FAU has been designated as a Hispanic-Serving institution and has the most diverse student population in the State University System. The selected applicant will have experience using culturally relevant approaches to social work practice and be comfortable mentoring first-generation college students and students of various backgrounds.

The Sandler School of Social Work at Florida Atlantic University seeks scholars who are committed to supporting the learning needs of students from diverse backgrounds and to thoughtfully engaging all communities in higher education. Florida Atlantic University embodies a culture of strategic and collaborative community engagement that results in mutual benefit to the institution and the various internal and external communities that it serves.

Minimum Qualifications: Required qualifications:

• MSW from an accredited school of social work
• At least two years post MSW experience
• Experience in field education and/or teaching in higher education, providing trainings, and/or conducting presentations
• Experience in administration and/or management of programs

Preferred qualifications:

• LCSW in the state of Florida

Salary: Commensurate with Experience.

College or Department: College of Social Work and Criminal Justice

Location: Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours: N/A

Application Deadline: 2023-11-01

Special Instructions to Applicant: This position is open until filled and may close without prior notice.

This position is subject to funding.

All applicants must apply electronically to the currently posted position on the Office of Human Resources' job website (https://fau.edu/jobs) by completing the required employment application for this recruitment and submitting the related documents.

Required Documents:
FAU?s Career Page permits the attachment of required/requested documentation.

PLEASE NOTE: A maximum of five (5) documents may be attached to your application. If more than five (5) documents are required for submission, please combine additional documents into a single attachment to not exceed the maximum permitted.

The site permits the attachment of required/requested documentation. When completing the online application, please upload the following:

• Cover letter which speaks to experiences in higher education and/or field education administration, practice experience, and teaching experience
• Curriculum vitae
• Contact information for 3 professional references

In the event when the individuals providing references wish to remain confidential, references may be emailed to Patricia Temes at [email protected].

Transcripts:
The selected candidate for this position is required to submit an official transcript sent directly from the institution for the Provost?s credential file prior to the first day of employment. Similarly, for degrees from outside the United States, the evaluation by an organization belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES), with an indication of the documents the evaluation was prepared from (official transcripts, diplomas, dissertation abstracts) is required for the Provost?s credential file prior to the first day of employment. Transcripts must be issued to Florida Atlantic University, not to the individual applicant.

Background Screening:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

As a Hispanic-serving institution, Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is one of the most racially and ethnically diverse institutions in the Florida state university system. We are committed to recruiting and retaining talented faculty and staff. We embrace our shared responsibility to create and celebrate a welcoming and inclusive campus environment for all. Our community features excellent schools, a vibrant and safe community, and a sub-tropical climate conductive to year-round outdoor activities.

Accommodations:
Individuals requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711
Expected salary:
Location: Boca Raton, FL

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