Assistant, Assoc Professor - Educator, Field Services, School of Social Work

Current UC Employees

Current UC employees must apply internally via Success Factors
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The University of Cincinnati is a leading public research university founded in 1819, with more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and 360,000 living alumni. It is a Carnegie 1 institution and a member of the Big 12 Conference, known for its innovation and community impact.

The University of Cincinnati School of Social Work is searching for a full‑time faculty member to coordinate a robust field education program for the School’s BSW Distance Learning (BSW‑DL) program. This 12‑month Educator position begins Fall 2026 with rank (Assistant or Associate professor) commensurate with experience.

• Identification, assessment, and selection of field placement sites in collaboration with BSW‑DL students, faculty, and staff.
• Orientation of students to policies and practices related to field education in the School of Social Work.
• Collaboration with field placement sites to recruit, train, and coordinate the activities of field instructors.
• Recruitment, training, and coordination of field liaisons.
• Teaching responsibilities include, but are not limited to, field seminars that accompany the students’ field placements, as well as training and orientation sessions for field students, instructors, and liaisons.
• Collaboration with School field education faculty to ensure consistent application of policies and procedures across field programs.
• Service responsibilities may include participation in recruitment, retention, and admissions activities, program committee work, and other tasks as assigned by the School’s Director or coordinated by the BSW‑DL Program Director or Director of Field Education.

• Master of Social Work degree.
• Licensed Social Worker (LSW).
• Five years post‑MSW practice experience as a professional social worker.
• Knowledge and skill in the use of computer technology, educational learning management systems, and experience in course development.
• Three years of successful teaching and field coordination experience in social work.
• Experience in working with community organizations, especially in recruiting and placing students.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including communication, problem solving, counseling, conflict management, and follow‑through.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to take direction and coordinate work with colleagues, peers, and community partners.

• Participation in Quality Matters.
• Active in professional activities.

• Cover Letter.
• CV/Resume.
• Teaching and Mentorship Statement(s).
• Contact information for three references.
• Course evaluations will be requested from applicants who have prior teaching experience if selected for an on‑campus interview.

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support well‑being, financial security, and work‑life balance.

Competitive salary based on experience.

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.

• Vacation and sick time.
• 11 paid holidays and additional end‑of‑year paid time off (Winter Season Days).
• 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription).
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs.
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

UC is an E‑Verify employer. If hired, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I‑9 employment verification process.

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