Job Description

The School of Social Work at Colorado State University seeks applications throughout the year from individuals who are interested in obtaining temporary field liaison teaching positions within the school. The School of Social Work provides instruction of both undergraduate and graduate students.

Detailed descriptions of BSW and MSW programs are available on the School of Social Work's website: https://www.chhs.colostate.edu/ssw/

Salary Range:

$50,000 - $55,000

Essential Job Duties:

• Serve as the Practice-Based Learning (Field) Liaison for SOWK 488, 588, 688 social work internship courses in both undergraduate and graduate social work programs.
• Provide instruction, advising, support, and consultation to assigned internship teams. Internship teams consist of Students, Practice-Based Learning Instructor, and On-Site Supervisor (if applicable).
• Provide direct training, support, and management as primary contract for internship teams that include internship questions, supports, resources, conflict resolution, documents, scheduling, and online databased management system support.
• Conducts internship visits and check-ins according to communication check lists in the Practice-Based Learning Liaison Support Canvas shell.
• Maintains timely communication and responses with the internship team between visits.
• Provides supports and assists with development and completion of internship documents as well as with learning plan experiences and tasks.
• Monitors student progress and learning plan effectiveness via visits, check-ins, and internship documents.
• Manages and consults with the Practice-Based Learning Team throughout each internship cycle to maintain compliance with CSWE internship requirements.
• Manages and monitors internships effectiveness and informs Intern Coordinator(s) around persistent, complex, or serious concerns, student needs for extra support/resources.
• Completes Qualtrics Field Liaison Survey as the end of each semester.
• Attends Practice-Based Learning Liaison Supervision meetings as scheduled.
• Other duties as assigned.

Conditions of Employment:

Pre-employment criminal background check (required for new hires).

Supervision:

This position reports to Dr. Michelle Foster, Interim Director and Professor, School of Social Work and Dr. Leah Cleeland, Director of the Practice-Based Learning Program.

Minimum Qualifications:

A master's degree in social work or an appropriate discipline.

Preferred Qualifications:

One or more years Field Education experience. Familiarity with digital and on-line communications, online database platforms, and learning software.

Application Instructions:

Applicants should submit a CV and cover letter that addresses the qualifications. This is an open pool posting. Applications will be reviewed as hiring needs arise, and qualified applicants may be contacted if a suitable opportunity becomes available. This pool will expire on December 31, 2026, Applicants wishing to be considered beyond this date must reapply.

Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

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Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO

Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.