What are the responsibilities and job description for the BSW/MSW Faculty Field Liaison position at Weber State University?
Posting Details
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Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).
Position Information
Position Title
BSW/MSW Faculty Field Liaison
Requisition Number
F00521P
Job Description
The Social Work Department at Weber State University in Ogden, UT, seeks applications for a BSW/MSW Faculty Field Liaison. The position will teach Fall/Spring/Summer semesters in an 11-month contract with a 2/2/1 potential teaching schedule, with the first summer without classes, but with meetings with BSW/MSW Field directors to learn the position’s administrative duties. The schedule will vary based on class level (BSW/MSW) and learning mode of face-to-face, Hybrid (face-to-face/online – MSW), or distance learning. Start Date: July 1, 2026
Job Duties
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Develop a firm understanding of current CSWE core competencies and practice behaviors, field education policies and procedures, school calendar, field manual, curriculum, and field education goals and objectives.
- Participate in field orientation at the start of the academic semester and facilitate CSWE Core Competency Annual training for field supervisors as needed and in conjunction with the BSW/MSW Field Directors.
- Attend at least two (2) field liaison staff meetings per semester with the BSW/MSW Field Directors.
- Meet individually with students either via Zoom or face-to-face at least twice per semester. Regular feedback between the liaison and the student is expected.
- Maintain ongoing communication, as needed, with the Agency Field Instructor regarding student field experience.
- Coordinate and complete field site visits with students and agency staff a minimum of (2) times per year (fall and spring). Documentation of the site visit will be entered on the student evaluation form on Weber State Field Education Documentation.
- Be available to the agency and the student throughout the academic year, including making additional site visits, as warranted.
- Complete the Evaluation of Agency Form for any agency that is providing a field practicum placement, or for any agency where there are areas of concern noted.
- Monitor and communicate to the Director of Field Education all risk-management issues, including, but not limited to, safety, ethical, and/or legal violations within 24 hours of any incident in the field.
- Develop positive relationships with assigned field agencies and instructors, reflecting understanding and identification with the values, skills, and knowledge base of the profession.
- Review the mid-term evaluation, time logs, student final evaluations, agency affiliate/memorandum of agreements, learning contracts, behavioral expectation meeting forms, and visit with any student or supervisor as often or as needed to resolve any perceived problems arising within the field setting. Complete a Performance Contract with the student and the agency field instructor to document the area of concern and a clear timeline for addressing it.
- Clarify and support field instructors regarding the expectations of CSWE core competencies, practice behaviors, field education objectives, and specific appropriate field experiences/activities.
- Identify and communicate to the Director of Field Education new agencies that may want to have student field education placement as a part of their agency work.
- Participate in the annual appreciation reception for field instructors and students, if possible.
- Notify the field staff and Director of Field Education regarding information changes for students, field instructors, or agencies.
Required Qualifications
Required:
- Master’s degree in social work.
- Individual must have at least 5 years of social work practice experience and a minimum of experience in one of the following: supervision, training, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, DSM, Harm Reduction, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Short-Term Problem Focused Therapy, and/or Medical Social Work, both understanding these practice paradigms and implementation into practice.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred:
- Understanding of adult learning methodologies and the varied learning styles of students.
- Must complete Weber State hiring process to serve as a faculty field liaison.
- Prior clinical supervisory and/or management experience in agency-based settings is desirable.
- Knowledge of current CSWE Accreditation Standards.
- Strong oral and written communication skills. (Must be comfortable working with email communication). Understanding of APA style of writing, Charting, and Case notes.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to exercise independent professional judgement when appropriate, and strong decision-making skills.
- Computer skills: proficiency in all programs of the current Microsoft Office, Canvas, Zoom, and Google Docs.
A successful candidate will be willing to
Background Check?
Yes
Benefits Summary
WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays.
Full/Part Time
Full Time
Posting Detail Information
Open Date
04/27/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Notes to Applicant
If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you. The position comes with a generous benefits package.
To apply, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, current resume/CV, transcripts, teaching philosophy statement, and the names and contact information for three professional references.
For qualification determination, your application and/or resume must address the required and preferred qualifications and must contain average number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be considered incomplete.
Screening of applications will begin May 18, 2026. Position will remain open until filled.
Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.
To apply, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, current resume/CV, transcripts, teaching philosophy statement, and the names and contact information for three professional references.
For qualification determination, your application and/or resume must address the required and preferred qualifications and must contain average number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be considered incomplete.
Screening of applications will begin May 18, 2026. Position will remain open until filled.
Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.
ADA Essential Job Function
ADA Essential Job Function
Physical Activity of this position
Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance.
Physical Requirements of this position
Light work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greater than that for sedentary work.
Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision.
Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.
The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position.
None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).