BSW Field Education Director

BSW Field Education Director

Salary

$73,036.00 - $85,925.00 Annually

Location

Main Campus - Orem

Job Type

FT Exempt Salaried Staff

Job Number

FY2706561

Division

VP Academic Affairs

Department

Social Work

Opening Date

09/11/2026

Closing Date

9/28/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

Required Documents Needed to Apply

Resume

Cover Letter

Applicant Support

1-855-524-5627

Support@schooljobs.com

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Position Announcement

Utah Valley University is seeking a Director of BSW Field Education to provide leadership and direction for the clinical field education component of the Bachelor of Social Work program. This role offers an opportunity to shape meaningful field education experiences by developing and maintaining partnerships with agency field sites, supporting students as they apply professional social work knowledge and skills, and ensuring Field Practicum and Seminar courses align with CSWE educational standards and the evolving needs of the BSW program. The Director will also teach Field Practicum and Seminar courses, providing hands-on mentorship that helps students develop the ability to practice social work intentionally, ethically, and with integrity. As the BSW program continues to grow, this position will play an important role in managing field education each semester and strengthening the connection between classroom learning and professional social work practice.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Provides oversight and direction to the Bachelor of Social Work field education program. Consults on field placement and student related problems, concerns, and grievances and ensures appropriate resolution. Monitors the implementation of field education policies and procedures in the BSW Program in accordance with the Council on Social Work Education's (CSWE) Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) related to field education. Ensures that field education in the BSW Program adheres to certification and licensure requirements for Social Services Workers (SSWs) who will be practicing in Utah. Promotes, strengthens, and maintains strong working relationships with the professional community at practicum sites as well as the larger community.

• Evaluate, regulate, and supervise field setting and field instructor effectiveness through field site visits to ensure compliance with CSWE accreditation requirements. Acts as a liaison between social work practitioners in the community and the BSW program director including assessing trends in social work practice within the community to recommend curriculum changes. Teaches Field and Seminar courses.

• Assess and ensure students attain proficiency in CSWE prescribed competencies across all systems levels (individual, family groups, organizations, and communities) through observation, student reflections and assignments, interviews, and surveys of students and field instructors.

• Manage documentation of compliance with all UVU and BSW program policies including internship agreement (in coordination with UVU Contracts officer), Agency Accreditation Compliance Agreement, Student Practicum Application, Field Placement Agreement, Timesheets, and Supervision documentation.

• Plans, coordinates, and executes BSW field education trainings for students and field instructors, as well as BSW field placement events and Field Instructor trainings and conferences. Department meetings, working with BSW program director and overall BSW program faculty & staff, serving as part of the BSW admissions review committee, working with BSW director to update and maintain necessary documentation, assessment for CSWE accreditation and other job-related duties as assigned.

• Supervises BSW Associate Field Director in all areas of Field Education including alignment with CSWE EPAS, facilitating site visits, student consultation, setting schedules, determining internal and external operating procedures, gathering assessment data, continuous improvement, and organizing agency and student data. Delegates duties as needed to Associate Field Director. Completes goal-setting and evaluations of Associate Field Director.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

• Master of Social Work from CSWE accredited program plus two years of experience directly related to the summary of duties.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supervising students in an agency setting.

Licenses or Certifications

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge

• Social work models and theories of client engagement, assessment, intervention, and evaluation of practice

• Social work practice settings in the Utah County region

• NASW Code of Ethics

• Council on Social Work Education accreditation standards relevant for field education

• BSW curriculum

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills

• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail

• Excellent time management skills

• Data Management

• Professional social work practice

• Conflict resolution

Abilities

• Ability to develop and maintain excellent professional relationships.

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.

• Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, students, agency administrators, and community practitioners from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

• Ability to demonstrate sound judgment and initiative in solving problems.

• Ability to work independently.

• Ability to work proactively and cooperatively with the BSW program director.

• Ability to interpret the university's core values (exceptional care, exceptional accountability, and exceptional results) as they apply to student internships.

EEO Statement:

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Utah Valley University's dedication to exceptional care offers quality service and benefits to employees while staying committed to meeting the needs of a diverse workforce.

UVU is pleased to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that supports employees and their family's overall physical and mental health, protects their income in case of unforeseen illness and life events, and assists in building financial security for retirement and the future.

Highlights from Utah Valley University's benefits package include:

• Medical network and plan options with low employee premiums
• Employer HSA contribution for those that elect the university's High-Deductible Health Plan
• Other tax advantage, reimbursement account options (i.e. Flexible Spending Account & Dependent Care)
• Dental and vision plan options
• Incentivized wellness program
• Employer paid basic life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), and Long Term Disability (LTD) coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan with an employer contribution of 14.2% based on employee's compensation (100% vested on first day of full-time employment)
• Undergraduate tuition remission benefit waiving up to 18 credit hours (each semester) for employees and their eligible dependents (spouses & children dependents unmarried and up to age 26)
• Generous leave package which includes sick, vacation (staff only), and personal leave; 13 paid holidays; paid medical maternity and parental leave

For more information about the benefits offered, visit https://www.uvu.edu/peopleandculture/benefits.

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Do you meet the required qualifications as outlined: Master of Social Work from CSWE accredited program plus two years of experience directly related to the summary of duties?

• Yes
• No

02

What is your highest level of education?

• High School or equivalent
• Associates
• Bachelors
• Masters
• Ph.D.
• Ph.D. (abd)
• Juris Doctorate

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How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?

• <1
• 1
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• 3
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• 8+

04

Are you a licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience supervising students in an agency setting?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Utah Valley University

Address 800 W. University Parkway

Orem, Utah, 84058

Phone Applicant Support 855-524-5627

Website http://www.uvu.edu