Salary: $73,036.00 - $85,925.00 Annually
Job Type: FT Exempt Salaried Staff
Job Number: FY2706561
Closing: 10/8/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
Location: Main Campus - Orem
Division: VP Academic Affairs
Position Announcement
Utah Valley University is seeking a Director of BSW Field Education
to provide leadership and direction for the clinical field
education component of the Bachelor of Social Work program. This
role offers an opportunity to shape meaningful field education
experiences by developing and maintaining partnerships with agency
field sites, supporting students as they apply professional social
work knowledge and skills, and ensuring Field Practicum and Seminar
courses align with CSWE educational standards and the evolving
needs of the BSW program. The Director will also teach Field
Practicum and Seminar courses, providing hands-on mentorship that
helps students develop the ability to practice social work
intentionally, ethically, and with integrity. As the BSW program
continues to grow, this position will play an important role in
managing field education each semester and strengthening the
connection between classroom learning and professional social work
practice.
Summary of Responsibilities
Provides oversight and direction to the Bachelor of Social Work field education program. Consults on field placement and student related problems, concerns, and grievances and ensures appropriate resolution. Monitors the implementation of field education policies and procedures in the BSW Program in accordance with the Council on Social Work Education's (CSWE) Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) related to field education. Ensures that field education in the BSW Program adheres…
to certification and licensure requirements for Social Services Workers (SSWs) who will be practicing in Utah. Promotes, strengthens, and maintains strong working relationships with the professional community at practicum sites as well as the larger community.
Evaluate, regulate, and supervise field setting and field
instructor effectiveness through field site visits to ensure
compliance with CSWE accreditation requirements. Acts as a liaison
between social work practitioners in the community and the BSW
program director including assessing trends in social work practice
within the community to recommend curriculum changes. Teaches Field
and Seminar courses.
Assess and ensure students attain proficiency in CSWE
prescribed competencies across all systems levels (individual,
family groups, organizations, and communities) through observation,
student reflections and assignments, interviews, and surveys of
students and field instructors.
Manage documentation of compliance with all UVU and BSW program
policies including internship agreement (in coordination with UVU
Contracts officer), Agency Accreditation Compliance Agreement,
Student Practicum Application, Field Placement Agreement,
Timesheets, and Supervision documentation.
Plans, coordinates, and executes BSW field education trainings
for students and field instructors, as well as BSW field placement
events and Field Instructor trainings and conferences. Department
meetings, working with BSW program director and overall BSW program
faculty & staff, serving as part of the BSW admissions review
committee, working with BSW director to update and maintain
necessary documentation, assessment for CSWE accreditation and
other job-related duties as assigned.
Supervises BSW Associate Field Director in all areas of Field
Education including alignment with CSWE EPAS, facilitating site
visits, student consultation, setting schedules, determining
internal and external operating procedures, gathering assessment
data, continuous improvement, and organizing agency and student
data. Delegates duties as needed to Associate Field Director.
Completes goal-setting and evaluations of Associate Field
Director.
Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications
- Master of Social Work from CSWE accredited program plus two
years of experience directly related to the summary of
duties.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supervising students in an agency
setting.
Licenses or Certifications
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Knowledge
- Social work models and theories of client engagement,
assessment, intervention, and evaluation of practice
- Social work practice settings in the Utah County region
- NASW Code of Ethics
- Council on Social Work Education accreditation standards
relevant for field education
- BSW curriculum
Skills
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication
skills
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to
detail
- Excellent time management skills
- Data Management
- Professional social work practice
- Conflict resolution
Abilities
- Ability to develop and maintain excellent professional
relationships.
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
- Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, students,
agency administrators, and community practitioners from diverse
ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Ability to demonstrate sound judgment and initiative in solving
problems.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to work proactively and cooperatively with the BSW
program director.
- Ability to interpret the university's core values (exceptional
care, exceptional accountability, and exceptional results) as they
apply to student internships.
EEO Statement:
UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's
qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to
race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability,
veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related
conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by
applicable federal, state, or local law.
To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/uvu/jobs/5479657/bsw-field-education-director
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