Position Title:

MSW Practicum Education Coordinator and Lecturer of Social Work

Department/School:

Social Work & Sociology, School Social & Behavioral Sciences

Salary/Pay Rate:

$75,000 - $80,000

Job Summary:

The Social Work & Sociology department in the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences is seeking a MSW Practicum Education Coordinator and Lecturer of Social Work for our new fully online MSW program starting in June, 2025.

Marist has been granted permission by NYSED and CSWE to develop a fully online MSW program that will have a traditional 2-year stand-alone program as well as a 1-year advanced standing program. We are seeking a MSW Practicum Education Coordinator and Lecturer of Social Work who will join us in the summer of 2025 as we open our doors to the first cohort of students. This position will be responsible for securing all field practicum experiences, monitoring students’ experiences, supervising practicum liaisons, and teaching.

This position is an in-person position at Marist University main campus. The Practicum Education Coordinator will oversee traditional and employment-based internships, establish and maintain partnerships with practicum sites, monitor student progress, supervise practicum liaisons (if required), and instruct a synchronous practicum education seminar.

The successful candidate will have earned a master’s degree in social work (MSW) from a CSWE accredited institution. We seek dynamic faculty who model the knowledge, skills, and values necessary for ethical practice.

Additionally, this role requires experience in teaching in an online learning environment and the ability to provide training and guidance to practicum instructors and students in asynchronous, and synchronous models.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in the newly renovated Dyson Center which includes a counseling/therapy suite with state-of-the-art technological capabilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• MSW
• Prior experience teaching in a fully online format

Essential Functions:

• Develop, expand, and oversee the practicum program, including both traditional and employment-based internship models.
• Identify, recruit, and maintain partnerships with practicum sites at local, regional, and national levels.
• Supervise and support practicum liaisons to ensure high-quality student learning experiences.
• Monitor student practicum placements, track progress, and provide proactive support to enhance student success.
• Conduct site visits in-person, via Zoom, or through a hybrid model based on geographic feasibility.
• Train and mentor practicum instructors in best practices for supervising students in asynchronous, hybrid, and remote practicum settings.
• Develop and maintain the Practicum Manual, ensuring compliance with CSWE accreditation standards.
• Lead innovative initiatives in practicum education, including exploring technology-enhanced supervision models, competency-based practicum evaluation, and student-centered practicum designs.
• Teach weekly practicum education seminars (synchronous format) and contribute to additional teaching responsibilities, with a 50% course reduction for administrative duties.
• Provide individualized student support, including guidance on navigating online and employment-based internships.
• Collaborate with faculty and administration to support student recruitment and retention efforts.
• Ensure compliance with CSWE accreditation, assessment, and reporting requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience teaching at the BSW and/or MSW level, with a strong commitment to student-centered, equity-focused practicum education.
• Demonstrated success in developing, securing, and maintaining diverse practicum sites, including traditional and employment-based internships, to meet CSWE accreditation standards and evolving workforce needs.
• Proven ability to oversee and enhance practicum education processes, ensuring compliance with CSWE standards, best practices, and accreditation requirements.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to work effectively across departments, engaging faculty, students, agency partners, and community stakeholders to strengthen practicum education.
• Demonstrated initiative, innovation, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop forward-thinking approaches to practicum education, student support, and practicum placement models.
• Expertise in data-informed decision-making, including tracking student progress, assessing practicum education outcomes, and leveraging analytics for program enhancement.
• Proficiency in instructional technology and digital tools, including learning management systems (Brightspace) and practicum education tracking platforms: Intern Placement Tracking (IPT), to optimize student learning, placement oversight, and compliance monitoring.

Required Application Documents:

Resume, Cover Letter, & Contact Information of 3 Professional References 

Benefits:

The position includes a comprehensive benefit package*. Benefits for this position include but are not limited to the following:

• Unlimited paid sick time.
• 14+ paid holidays per year.
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15% employee / 85% employer contribution rate. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD).
• Life insurance.
• Generous short-term and long-term disability programs and workers compensation.
• 403(b) defined contribution plan:
  • First 6 years University contributes 7.5%, Employee contributes a mandatory 4%.
  • University contribution increases to 10.5% in year 7, and 12% after 15 years.
  • Employee contribution decreases to 1% in year 7. Remains 1% thereafter.
  • Typical eligibility requirements: 1 year of service and 1,000 hours with Marist University.
• 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity – Roth option available. Voluntary, up to IRS maximum contribution.
• Tuition Benefits:
  • Up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester. Up to 18 graduate credit per academic calendar. Eligibility extends to employee, spouse, and dependent children under age 26.
  • University pays 100% tuition only.
  • Eligible dependents may be Reimbursed up to $2,000 per semester towards tuition at another accredited institution.

*Eligibility requirements including waiting periods and/or employee probationary periods may apply at the discretion of the University.

About the Department/School:

The Social Work & Sociology department is one of four departments in the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences. The other departments are psychology, criminal justice, and teacher education. The School also has graduate programs as follows: MA School Psychology; MA Clinical Mental Health Counseling; Masters of Arts in Teaching; MS in Education, Contemporary Curriculum and Instruction.

The Social Work & Sociology department in collaboration with the Criminal Justice department is launching a dual major in Social Work and Criminal Justice. The Social Work Program is also in the process of creating a fully online MSW program.

The Social Work & Sociology Department and the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences are committed to advancing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning environment. The School has taken leadership with several social justice initiatives, including Creating an Inclusive Community dialogues, the Marist Center for Social Justice Research, a Social Justice minor, and the Marist University Diversity Leadership Institute.

About Marist University:

Founded in 1929, Marist is a comprehensive, independent four-year institution whose signature educational approach blends the liberal arts with pre-professional studies and emphasizes experiential learning to enrich classroom instruction. With campuses in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and Florence, Italy, plus over 70 programs offering a variety of international study, Marist is a portal to the world and is devoted to nurturing a welcoming, inclusive community. Through six schools offering almost 50 majors, Marist cultivates the intellectual growth and well-being of its more than 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students and encourages them to color outside traditional academic lines as they pursue coursework and personal experiences that provide valuable occupational expertise and reflect their individual passions. Marist has been acclaimed a top institution in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse, Princeton Review, and others. To learn more, please visit https://www.marist.edu/about 

Type of Position:

Full-time

Classification:

Faculty (Full-Time) with release time for administrative responsibilities

Months per Year:

12

Work Schedule:

As needed to perform administrative tasks and teach.

Hours per Week:

37.5

Location:

Marist University Main Campus

Number of Position Openings:

1

Equal Employment Statement:

Marist University is committed to creating a diverse workforce on our campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. To this end, the University will strive to achieve the full and fair participation of minorities, women, people with disabilities, and any other protected groups found to be under represented.

Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, or veteran status unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes persons in one of these protected groups. The University will review its employment policies and procedures to ensure that barriers which may unnecessarily exclude protected groups are identified and eliminated. The University will also explore alternative approaches if any policy or practice is found to have a negative impact on protected groups.

Marist's policy of non-discrimination includes not only employment practices but also extends to all services and programs provided by the University. It shall be considered a violation of University policy for any member of the community to discriminate against any individual or group with respect to employment or attendance at Marist University on the basis of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other condition established by law.