University at Buffalo
Director of Practicum Education, School of Social Work
University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, United States, 14266
Director of Practicum Education, School of Social Work
The School of Social Work at UB seeks a candidate to fill a clinical or tenure‑track position and serve as Director of Practicum Education. This role provides leadership, oversight, and management of practicum education curriculum to ensure the successful preparation of diverse graduates for social work practice according to accreditation standards; contributes to research and scholarship; and provides leadership for community service.
Key Duties
Initiates the identification and development of new practicum sites and reviews existing sites as needed, including nonprofit and public agencies, the UB Gateway Center and other UB departments and schools.
Initiates and oversees the identification and development of services to students, including individual learning plans, writing workshops, professional development, and career planning.
Oversees orientation and ongoing training for new, continuing and returning practicum educators participating in on‑ or off‑campus programs, facilitating library privileges and tuition waivers as needed.
Oversees the development, review, and distribution of practicum education materials, including the Practicum Education Manual, practicum education forms, memos, and reporting mechanisms to improve communication for students, faculty and practicum educators.
Oversees placement and grading of all on‑campus and off‑campus MSW students in practicum settings, including assignment of students to faculty liaisons.
Chairs meetings for practicum staff/faculty and practicum advisory boards.
Ensures policies and procedures related to practicum education and student services are consistent with UB and School of Social Work policies.
Oversees planning, coordination, and dissemination of all relevant information for student orientations and Practicum Education events.
Works with faculty to coordinate, review, update, and deliver practicum curriculum (e.g., practicum seminars, enhanced curricular focus opportunities).
Collaborates with the Assistant Dean for Global Partnerships to on‑board students for international practicums at sites developed by the ADGP.
Ensures the development and implementation of individualized practicum education plans for students with disabilities in accordance with the UB Office of Accessibility Resources.
Represents the School of Social Work at community meetings and advises the Dean on concerns affecting the School.
Identifies needed practicum curriculum issues, consults with the MSW Program Director and MSW Curriculum Committee, and presents appropriate changes for faculty council review.
Ensures faculty liaisons receive ongoing supervision and support to implement their roles consistent with school policies.
Problem‑solves key issues that arise with students, field educators, faculty liaisons, and practicum staff as needed.
Reviews and approves all travel request reimbursement forms related to faculty liaison for on‑ and off‑campus programs.
Prepares the annual Practicum Education Office budget for review and approval by the Dean.
Participates in cross‑training, both providing and accepting training in other functions required by the School.
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Key Duties
Initiates the identification and development of new practicum sites and reviews existing sites as needed, including nonprofit and public agencies, the UB Gateway Center and other UB departments and schools.
Initiates and oversees the identification and development of services to students, including individual learning plans, writing workshops, professional development, and career planning.
Oversees orientation and ongoing training for new, continuing and returning practicum educators participating in on‑ or off‑campus programs, facilitating library privileges and tuition waivers as needed.
Oversees the development, review, and distribution of practicum education materials, including the Practicum Education Manual, practicum education forms, memos, and reporting mechanisms to improve communication for students, faculty and practicum educators.
Oversees placement and grading of all on‑campus and off‑campus MSW students in practicum settings, including assignment of students to faculty liaisons.
Chairs meetings for practicum staff/faculty and practicum advisory boards.
Ensures policies and procedures related to practicum education and student services are consistent with UB and School of Social Work policies.
Oversees planning, coordination, and dissemination of all relevant information for student orientations and Practicum Education events.
Works with faculty to coordinate, review, update, and deliver practicum curriculum (e.g., practicum seminars, enhanced curricular focus opportunities).
Collaborates with the Assistant Dean for Global Partnerships to on‑board students for international practicums at sites developed by the ADGP.
Ensures the development and implementation of individualized practicum education plans for students with disabilities in accordance with the UB Office of Accessibility Resources.
Represents the School of Social Work at community meetings and advises the Dean on concerns affecting the School.
Identifies needed practicum curriculum issues, consults with the MSW Program Director and MSW Curriculum Committee, and presents appropriate changes for faculty council review.
Ensures faculty liaisons receive ongoing supervision and support to implement their roles consistent with school policies.
Problem‑solves key issues that arise with students, field educators, faculty liaisons, and practicum staff as needed.
Reviews and approves all travel request reimbursement forms related to faculty liaison for on‑ and off‑campus programs.
Prepares the annual Practicum Education Office budget for review and approval by the Dean.
Participates in cross‑training, both providing and accepting training in other functions required by the School.
Learn More
Our benefits prioritize your well‑being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.
Being part of the University at Buffalo community.
University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
#J-18808-Ljbffr