Practicum Education Coordinator
Position Information
Classification Title Academic Professional AC FLSA Faculty Rank Academic Professional Contract Type Fiscal (12 mo.) Tenure Status Non-Tenure Track Minimum Qualifications
Terminal degree appropriate for the discipline.
Position Summary
The School of Social Work invites applications for the position of Academic Professional to serve in a practicum education coordinator capacity in our Practicum Education office. This academic professional faculty position will include recruitment and evaluation of appropriate practicum education learning sites; placement of students in practicum sites; practicum education liaising; administrative management of practicum education protocols; and teaching multiple practicum education and practice courses. Extensive travel to practicum education sites in Athens, metropolitan Atlanta, and Northeast Georgia is required.
Members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
Additional Requirements
A minimum of 5 years of post-graduate social work practice and/or administrative experience working directly with students in higher education. Must have knowledge of Practicum Education.
Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, And/or Certification
An established track record in teaching, administration, social work practice, student supervision, and a working knowledge of the Council on Social Work Education 2015 Educational Policies and Accreditation Standards are desirable.
Social work license preferred.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And/or Competencies
Linkages, knowledge, and/or an established track record in the professional social service community of metro Atlanta and in the Athens area are also strongly desired.
Physical Demands Is this a Position of Trust? No Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.
Duties/Responsibilities
Duties/Responsibilities
Recruitment and evaluation of appropriate practicum education learning sites and administrative management of practicum education protocols.
Percentage Of Time 45 Duties/Responsibilities
Placement of students in practicum sites; practicum education liaising; and teaching multiple practicum education and practice course.
Percentage Of Time 45 Duties/Responsibilities
Public/clinical service.
Percentage Of Time 10
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• List of References with Contact Information
Optional Documents
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The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.
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