Education Director jobs in Norfolk, VA

Title: F0059 - Director of BSW Field Education

State Role Title: Faculty

Hiring Range: Commensurate with credentials and experience

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Norfolk State University

Location: Norfolk State University

Agency Website: WWW.NSU.EDU

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Norfolk State University invites applications for a non-tenure-track clinical instructor, Director of the BSW Field Education position, in The Ethelyn R. Strong School of Social Work. Candidates are required to possess a master’s in social work (MSW) degree from a CSWE accredited program. The candidate selected is expected to demonstrate significant knowledge of field education at the graduate level; provide evidenceor potential for exemplary teaching; serve as a professional advisor; and engage in service the benefits the School of Social Work and field education. This is a full-time, on-site, nontenure- track clinical position (12-month) beginning July 1, 2024.

The Ethelyn R. Strong School of Social Work at Norfolk State University offers a BSW, MSW,and PhD in Social Work. The School of Social Work enrolls more than 300 exemplary students and employs nearly 30 talented faculty and staff. The School of Social Work faculty produce scholarly work in the areas of child welfare, health, mental health, military social work, macro/community practice, LGBTQ, spirituality, and self-care. Since 2021, the School of Social Work has received nearly $2 million dollars in grants and contracts.

EEO Statement
NSU is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. NSU encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.

Minimum Qualifications

1. MSW degree from a CSWE accredited program.
2. 3 years post-MSW practice experience.
3. 2 years’ experience working with students as an instructor, field instructor, or a field liaison

Additional Considerations

1. Doctoral degree in social work or a related discipline from an accredited university.
2. Familiarity with Educational Policy Accreditation Standards (EPAS).
3. Licensed at the LCSW or LMSW level.
4. Experience in online teaching, preferably using Blackboard.
5. Demonstrate multicultural competence including an awareness and understanding of
historically disadvantaged populations.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Preference will be given to candidates with a demonstrated record of social work practice experience, scholarly presentations and/or supervision experience and who demonstrate recognition of and practice of social work ethical standards. Applicants must demonstrate interest In supporting student competency and student mastery in social work research and practice methods.

Candidates may show interest by submitting, via online, the following:

1. Letter of Interest / teaching philosophy (via cover letter)
2. A current Curriculum Vitae (via resume)
3. Complete Commonwealth of Virginia State Application
4. Official graduate and undergraduate transcripts (unofficial transcripts accepted, however, official transcripts are required of finalist)
5. Three current letters of recommendation (under other)

Address to:
Dean Isiah Marshall
Ethelyn R. Strong School of Social Work
Norfolk State University
700 Park Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23504

Application and/or résumé for this position must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Job Board/Recruitment Management System (RMS). Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only), must attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from either the electronic application and/or résumé. RMS provides a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your RMS account to check the status of your application for this position.

Norfolk State University conducts background checks on all candidates identified as a finalist for employment consideration. The type of background check(s) performed are dependent upon the type of position for which you have been identified as a finalist and may include: criminal history, including sexual offender registry checks, reference checks, degree validation, DMV (driving) records, license verification, and credit report reviews. The results of background checks are made available to University employing officials. As a finalist, you will be required to sign an Authorization to Release form. Norfolk State University utilizes Form I-9 and E-verify in the verification of eligibility for employment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Contact Information

Name: Office of Human Resources

Phone: 757-823-8160

Email: NO EMAILED DOCUMENTS ACCEPTED

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.