Instructor & Director of Field Education, Social Work, Public Health

Tarleton State University Fort Worth

Instructor & Director of Field Education at Tarleton State University implementing field placement programs and teaching social work courses. Responsible for community partnerships and ensuring curriculum integration.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeStephenville • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Implement and evaluate a comprehensive field placement program for undergraduate (BSW and BAAS) and graduate (MSW) students at all program locations.
Collaborate with Program Directors and faculty to ensure field courses are integrated into the department’s curriculum.
Develop and maintain community partnerships and field practicum sites.
Prepare fact sheets and annual reports to disseminate field related information.
Plan, prepare, and deliver lectures, seminars, and/or laboratory offerings to undergraduate and/or graduate students.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Earned master’s degree in the teaching discipline (MSW) from an accredited university.
Minimum of two years of social work practice experience post-MSW.
Experience as a field supervisor or field instructor.
Experience with developing and maintaining community partnerships.
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
LCSW licensed or license eligible preferred.
3-5 years of practice experience post licensure preferred.
DSW or Doctorate in a related field preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Professional development opportunities
Flexibility in work hours

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Hard Skills & Tools

field placement program implementationcurriculum integrationcommunity partnership developmentfact sheet preparationannual report preparationlecture deliveryseminar facilitationlaboratory offering preparation

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationorganizational skills

Certifications

MSWLCSW