Eastern Oregon University
Director of Field Education, Master of Social Work
Eastern Oregon University, La Grande, Oregon, United States, 97850
Director of Field EducationThe College of Education (COE) at Eastern Oregon University (EOU) invites applicants to apply for a full-time, 12-month Director of Field Education position in the newly established online MSW program. The online Advanced Generalist MSW Program will launch in the fall of 2025.
The successful candidate may locate in the La Grande, Oregon area or work remotely from a location in the USA that has reliable and adequate high-speed bandwidth. Working hours are in the Pacific Time Zone. The position will require periodic travel to the EOU campus.
Responsibilities
Coordinate and manage the Master of Social Work Field Education program, ensuring compliance with CSWE standards.
Establish and oversee field placements for MSW students, including recruitment of agency partners and field instructors.
Actively participate in the development of field education curriculum, assessment, and policy.
Develop and implement orientation and training for field instructors and students.
Participate in the CSWE accreditation process, including preparation of benchmark and self-study documents.
Minimum Qualifications
Master of Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE accredited program.
At least three years full-time, post-MSW practice experience.
Highly developed and effective interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
Ability to use technological applications such as Microsoft Office programs.
Must satisfactorily complete EOU criminal and credential background check. Having a criminal history is not an automatic bar to employment.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Eastern Oregon University will not sponsor applicants for employment visas.
Preferred Qualifications
Earned doctorate in social work or related field.
Current LCSW or LMSW.
Experience as a field director or field supervisor for social work students.
Previous experience with CSWE accreditation.
Experience working/teaching in a fully online or hybrid environment.
Special Instructions to ApplicantsApplicant must provide:
Letter of application (which should include why this position is attractive to the applicant, how it meets the applicant’s professional goals, and what attracts the applicant to EOU);
Resume/Curriculum vitae;
Names, email addresses, and phone numbers for at least three references in the reference section of the application.
Candidates are encouraged to review the values and principles of
Eastern Oregon University .
Only complete files of qualified applicants will be reviewed.
Salary$65,093 to $93,735 per annum
EOU is a beautiful, quaint campus nestled in the remarkably scenic, high elevation Grande Ronde Valley populated by wonderful, community-minded citizens that have balanced work-life flexibility.
Benefits
Paid holidays (10 days/year)
Paid vacation (accrues 15 hours/month)
Paid sick time-off (accrues 8 hours/month – no limit!)
Individual AND Family Healthcare Insurance: medical, dental and vision! (95%+ employer-paid!)
Generous
Oregon Public Employee Retirement System benefits
Employer paid life insurance
Relocation assistance
Discounted tuition benefits for employees and eligible dependents
Discounted athletics facilities membership
Eastern Oregon University is an EEO Employer
and welcomes applications from women, members of historically underrepresented minority groups, US Veterans, and persons with disabilities. EOU is committed to providing equal opportunity in its recruitment, admissions, educational programs, activities and employment without illegal discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any status as protected by state or federal law.
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The successful candidate may locate in the La Grande, Oregon area or work remotely from a location in the USA that has reliable and adequate high-speed bandwidth. Working hours are in the Pacific Time Zone. The position will require periodic travel to the EOU campus.
Responsibilities
Coordinate and manage the Master of Social Work Field Education program, ensuring compliance with CSWE standards.
Establish and oversee field placements for MSW students, including recruitment of agency partners and field instructors.
Actively participate in the development of field education curriculum, assessment, and policy.
Develop and implement orientation and training for field instructors and students.
Participate in the CSWE accreditation process, including preparation of benchmark and self-study documents.
Minimum Qualifications
Master of Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE accredited program.
At least three years full-time, post-MSW practice experience.
Highly developed and effective interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
Ability to use technological applications such as Microsoft Office programs.
Must satisfactorily complete EOU criminal and credential background check. Having a criminal history is not an automatic bar to employment.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Eastern Oregon University will not sponsor applicants for employment visas.
Preferred Qualifications
Earned doctorate in social work or related field.
Current LCSW or LMSW.
Experience as a field director or field supervisor for social work students.
Previous experience with CSWE accreditation.
Experience working/teaching in a fully online or hybrid environment.
Special Instructions to ApplicantsApplicant must provide:
Letter of application (which should include why this position is attractive to the applicant, how it meets the applicant’s professional goals, and what attracts the applicant to EOU);
Resume/Curriculum vitae;
Names, email addresses, and phone numbers for at least three references in the reference section of the application.
Candidates are encouraged to review the values and principles of
Eastern Oregon University .
Only complete files of qualified applicants will be reviewed.
Salary$65,093 to $93,735 per annum
EOU is a beautiful, quaint campus nestled in the remarkably scenic, high elevation Grande Ronde Valley populated by wonderful, community-minded citizens that have balanced work-life flexibility.
Benefits
Paid holidays (10 days/year)
Paid vacation (accrues 15 hours/month)
Paid sick time-off (accrues 8 hours/month – no limit!)
Individual AND Family Healthcare Insurance: medical, dental and vision! (95%+ employer-paid!)
Generous
Oregon Public Employee Retirement System benefits
Employer paid life insurance
Relocation assistance
Discounted tuition benefits for employees and eligible dependents
Discounted athletics facilities membership
Eastern Oregon University is an EEO Employer
and welcomes applications from women, members of historically underrepresented minority groups, US Veterans, and persons with disabilities. EOU is committed to providing equal opportunity in its recruitment, admissions, educational programs, activities and employment without illegal discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any status as protected by state or federal law.
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