About this role
Job DetailsJob Location: Mount St Joseph University - Cincinnati, OH 45233-1670Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Graduate DegreeJob Category: EducationDepartment of Social Work
Position: Director of BSW Field Education – Faculty for Social Work
Start Date: 2026-2027 Academic Year
Type: Full-time, 9-month faculty appointment
Since 1920, Mount St. Joseph University has provided an education grounded in interdisciplinary liberal arts and professional curricula, emphasizing mission, values, integrity, and social responsibility. Faculty and staff deliver high-quality academics, hands-on experiential learning, and personalized attention to support student success. Join our award-winning team, recognized as a 'Best College to Work for,' and be part of a vibrant culture that places a premium on collaboration and belonging.
The Department of Social Work at Mount St. Joseph University invites applications for a Director of Field Education position beginning the 2026-2027 Academic Year. This is a full-time, 9-month faculty appointment at the Assistant Professor rank. The role includes 75% instructional responsibilities and 25% field education administration, responsible for coordinating all aspects of the BSW Field Education Program.
Position Responsibilities
The Director of BSW Field Education administers the undergraduate Social Work Field Education Program in alignment with CSWE Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS). This includes:
Oversight of field placements, student supervision, and agency partnerships
Compliance with CSWE standards for field education
Collaboration with community partners and site supervisors
Advising and mentoring students
Teaching undergraduate social work courses, which may be offered in evening, weekend, and online formats
Departmental, divisional, and university service contributions
Other duties as assigned
QualificationsRequired:
MSW from a CSWE-accredited program
Minimum of five (5) years of post-MSW social work practice experience
Experience in program administration or program development
Prior college-level teaching experience
Availability to teach on a flexible schedule (evenings, weekends, online)
Preferred:
Social work licensure
Terminal degree (Ph.D, DSW, Ed.D, in social work or related field)
Familiarity with Cincinnati tri-state area social service agencies
Commitment to student-centered pedagogy, engaged learning, and social justice
Experience working with historically marginalized and/or first-generation college students
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit the following materials:
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Statement of Pedagogical Approach to teaching in undergraduate social work education
About Mount St. Joseph University
Mount St. Joseph University is a mission-driven institution grounded in the values of the Sisters of Charity, committed to academic excellence, student success, service, and social responsibility. We welcome applications from individuals who embrace excellence and share a commitment to the transformative power of education.
Benefits
Mount St. Joseph University offers a wide array of benefit options to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.
Tuition Remission for you and your family.
403b Retirement
Excellent benefits including medical, employer HSA contributions, dental, vision, life, parental leave.
Generous PTO.
16 paid holidays.
Competitive salaries.
Opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative educational environment.
Professional development opportunities.
A review of resumes will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
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About MOUNT ST JOSEPH UNIVERSITY
The mission of the Department of Nursing is to prepare students as professional nurses who integrate the liberal arts and sciences with the knowledge and skills essential for patient-centered nursing practice. Graduates are caring, ethical health care providers who support the dignity of others and promote holistic, evidence-based practice in a variety of settings.
We offer two undergraduate programs (BSN and RN-BSN), three graduate programs (pre-licensure MSN-MAGELIN, post-licensure MSN, and DNP).
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