Director of Practicum Education

Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number NC00906 Position Title Director of Practicum Education Division Academic Affairs Division Department Name School of Social Work - Practicum Education Position Type Staff - Non Classified Position Overview

The Director of Practicum Education provides leadership and oversight of all practicum experiences for the School of Social Work's BSW and MSW programs. This role oversees student placements, agency partnerships, supervisor selection, and the development of practicum policies and procedures in alignment with CSWE accreditation standards. The Director also supervises practicum support staff, collaborates with faculty and community agencies, and ensures students receive meaningful, high-quality field education experiences. Additionally, the position supports accreditation efforts and advances the School's commitment to anti-racist practices, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Primary Purpose

Provide leadership and oversight with all practicum experiences, practicum policies and practicum education accreditation standards associated with programs in the School of Social Work. Direct and coordinate practicum placement activities related to the educational objectives of both the BSW and MSW programs. The Director of Practicum Education must be committed to and understand the generalist perspective.

Essential Duties

Provide leadership in the establishment, maintenance and improvement of practicum experiences and policies in Social Work.

• Develop practicum experiences that are consistent with generalist practices at the BSW level.

• The director of practicum education will spend 50% of his/her hours administering the BSW program activities.

• Develop practicum experiences that reflect the generalist level in the first year of the MSW.

• Develop practicum experiences that are consistent with the advanced curriculum of the MSW program which reflect the generalist perspective in the advanced curriculum including the clinical track, and macro practice track. The director of practicum education will spend 50% of his/her hours administering the MSW program activities.

• Supervise one full or part -time practicum coordinator and one full-time administrative assistant.

• Participate in SSW leadership, SSW, MSW and BSW meetings.

• Coordinate and administer all Social Work practicum experiences including:

• Selection of practicum supervisors.

• Assessment of students for practicum readiness.

• Assignment of students to practicum placements.

• Supervision of students when needed.

• Development and implementation of orientation and professional development programs for agency supervisors each year.

• Create and maintain school-agency affiliations agreements.

• Develop and oversee policies that are consistent with CSWE requirements for student internships where employment is used as an internship.

• Establish a practicum calendar for faculty, students and practicum instructors.

• Educate and work with practicum placements to act in accordance with the School's anti-racist policies.

• Review, update and disseminate all practicum related policies and manuals annually.

• Develop and maintain the practicum education portion of the School's website.

• Manage the placement tracking software & be a liaison with the third-party vendor.

• Develop innovative experimental agency-based practicum units.

• Engage with the regional New England Field Education Directors consortium and the North American Network of Field Education Directors.

• Participate in self-study and re-accreditation activities for CSWE.

• Provide information regarding the programs of the School to students and community agencies.

• Coordinate, design, and/or implement a wide variety of educational programs that serve to raise consciousness among the faculty, administration, and staff about various traditions, norms, attitudes and beliefs of the many diverse groups on campus.

• Develop meaningful and strategic community partnerships that will help RIC advance equity on campus.

Occasional Duties

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Dean, School of Social Work.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Good understanding of both generalist and advanced practice.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Good negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Good computer skills.

Required Qualifications

Education: MSW from a CSWE-accredited program.

Experience: A minimum of (5) years post-MSW practice.

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching and administrative experience.
• Bilingual

Does this position have Direct Reports? Yes Environmental Conditions

The employee is not exposed to known adverse environmental conditions.

Position Details

FLSA Exempt Salary Grade 14NC Full Time / Part Time Full-time Proposed Starting Salary Range $80,000-$90,000 Work Schedule

Full-Time

Monday-Friday

8:30am-4:30pm

Benefits

Full-time employees enjoy an array of benefits including:

• Health and Wellness - Medical, Dental & Vision
• Wellness Incentives and Rewards
• Paid time Off - Vacation, Sick & Holiday
• Retirement Benefits
• Disability and Insurance Benefits
• Education Benefits - Tuition waivers for RIC, CCRI & URI

For a complete listing, visit Employee Benefits.

Reports To (Title) Dean, School of Social Work Academic or Calendar Year Calendar Position Status Continuing End of Temporary or Limited Position Collective Bargaining Unit PSA

Posting Information

Number of Positions Available 1 Application Open Date 11/12/2026 Application Close Date Special Instructions

Please be advised that Rhode Island College is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must have authorization to work in the US without the need for employer sponsorship.

EEO Statement

Rhode Island College is an equal opportunity employer. The institution does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability religion, age, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law. Rhode Island College is committed to maintain a workplace and educational environment that supports equal opportunity, professionalism and respectful engagement for all community members.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you hold an MSW from a CSWE-accredited program?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have a minimum of five years post-MSW practice?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents