Instructor and Coordinator of Field Education, School of Social Work The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Instructor and Coordinator of Field Education, School of Social Work. Position Details Location Hattiesburg 118 College Drive Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001 United States Division School of Social Work Position Type Faculty Employment Status Full Time Grant Funded No Pay Grade Generic Grade Posting Close Date 09/01/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants Please provide a cover letter, your current CV, the contact information of three references, and your MSW transcript. Job Summary The School of Social Work seeks a full-time, 12-month non-tenure track Instructor to coordinate all aspects of the graduate and undergraduate field education program. This position is responsible for student placements, field instructor training, agency relations, and teaching relevant coursework. The successful candidate will play a key role in the school's leadership team, ensuring high-quality field experiences for students and maintaining strong relationships with community partners. Primary Duties and Responsibilities + Coordinate all graduate and undergraduate field education activities: This encompasses all aspects of the field education program, including student placements, field instructor training, and program oversight. + Place approximately 100+ students annually: This involves matching students with suitable field placements based on their academic progress, career goals, and agency needs. + Maintain relationships with field supervisors: This includes ongoing communication, providing support, and addressing any concerns or challenges that arise during student placements. + Teach graduate and undergraduate field courses: This involves instructing students on field education methodologies, professional ethics, and other relevant topics. + Recruit and maintain high-quality field sites/agencies: This includes identifying and cultivating relationships with potential field placement sites and ensuring the quality and suitability of these placements. + Recruit and train new field instructors: This involves identifying and onboarding qualified professionals to serve as field instructors, providing them with necessary training and support. Minimum Qualifications Candidates must possess an MSW degree from a CSWE-accredited institution, a minimum of four years of post-MSW professional experience, an active LMSW license, and demonstrated experience providing supervision to social work students or professionals. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities + Excellent relational and organizational skills, + A proven record of successful problem-solving and crisis-resolution skills, + Excellent communication skills, + Flexibility in developing creative plans for supervising field internships, + Strong marketing skills, + Excellent social work skills, + Demonstrated teaching skills, + A proven record of successfully working with others as a part of a team. Preferred Qualifications Preferred qualifications include LCSW licensure, prior experience in a school of social work's field education program, demonstrated experience teaching social work courses and supervising field students (including interns), and familiarity with the Tevera data management system for tracking student progress, monitoring field placements, and ensuring alignment with CSWE accreditation standards. About The University of Southern Mississippi Since our founding in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi has remained dedicated to preparing students for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 students in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. We are a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one of the nation's leading research institutions. Southern Miss is known for pioneering work in polymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringing language to children with communication disorders. We are also a national leader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography, nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others. We produce graduates ready to enter fields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs such as computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We’re developing the next generation of business leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages by producing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition of excellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nation accredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, our student-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion and persistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit www.usm.edu. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.