Account/Position No.: 21750/123130                                  Level 14

Position Title:  Director of Field Instruction

Department:  Social Work

 

Expectations for All Employees

East Tennessee State University pursues its mission based upon core values. An employee's job performance must support and exhibit the university's core values:

PEOPLE come first, are treated with dignity and respect, and are encouraged to achieve their full potential;
RELATIONSHIPS are built on honesty, integrity and trust;
DIVERSITY of people and thought is respected;
EXCELLENCE is achieved through teamwork, leadership, creativity, and a strong work ethic;
EFFICIENCY is achieved through wise use of human and financial resources; and
COMMITMENT to intellectual achievement is embraced.

Function of Position

Responsible to the Chair for directing field education in an established BSW program with over 150 majors; building a field curriculum for the MSW program; teaching in either or both programs as needed; and performing other related duties as assigned.

Essential Functions

-Maintains all aspects of the field curriculum and ensures compliance with Council of Social Work Education accreditation standards.

-Places students in appropriate field settings each semester.

-Develops and maintains field curriculum/placements for BSW and MSW programs.

-Ensures appropriate training and qualifications of field supervisors.

Secondary Functions

-Teaches social work courses/seminars as needed.

-Advises social work majors and serves on departmental committees as appropriate.

-Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Abilities

-Knowledge of community services and agencies.

-Ability to communicate effectively.

-Ability to build positive relationships with students and practicing community.

-Ability to teach.

-Ability to work on a team with faculty.

Supervision Given and Received

Performs under general supervision.  Determines own methods of performing assigned work.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in social work required; four years direct practice experience; supervisory experience with BSW and MSW students desired.

 


 Date:  March, 2007