Director of Field Education
Company: The University Of Chicago
Location: Chicago
Posted on: February 25, 2021
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Job Description:
Department
--SSA Field Program
About the Department
--As one of the first schools of social work in the United States,
the University of Chicago School of Social Service Administration
(SSA) has shaped the field through a combination of research,
teaching, and practice. Since the School's founding more than 100
years ago, SSA faculty, students, and alumni have addressed such
complex social problems as poverty, violence, educational
inequality, child welfare, homelessness, health, and environmental
disparities. Included within SSA is the Urban Education Institute
(UEI), a model for how to engage in the systemic improvement of
pre-K-12th grade schooling. Through four integrated units, UEI
conducts rigorous research (UChicago Consortium), trains educators
(UChicago UTEP), operates school campuses (UChicago Charter), and
provides research-based learning tools (UChicago Impact). Other SSA
centers, including the Chicago Center for Youth Violence
Prevention, the Center for Health Administration Studies, the Smart
Decarceration Project, the Employment Instability, Family
Well-being, and Social Policy Network (EINet), and the Network for
College Success, work in partnership with community residents,
businesses, and stakeholders to achieve the greatest breakthroughs.
Today, our work has never been more important. More than 8,000 SSA
graduates in the US and globally hold leadership positions in
academia, at nonprofits, and at governmental agencies - committed
to create a more just and more humane society through principles of
inclusion, equity, and diversity. More information may be found
here.
Job Summary
--The Director of Field Education oversees management of the Crown
Family School of Social Work field education program for over 400
master's students. The Director is a member of the school's
administration and reports to the Deputy Dean for Curriculum. The
Director is responsible for providing students with field work
opportunities for skill development in clinical and social
administrative placements throughout the greater Chicago area. The
Director is also responsible for developing creative ways in
educating students in partnerships with faculty, staff and
community.Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
--Education:Minimum requirements include a college or university
degree in related field.---
Work Experience:Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills
developed through 7+ years of work experience in a related job
discipline.---
Certifications:---Preferred QualificationsEducation:
When applying, the document(s) MUST--be uploaded via the My
Experience page, in the section titled Resume/CV of the
application.
Job Family
--Academic Affairs
Role Impact
--People Manager
FLSA Status
--Exempt
Pay Frequency
--Monthly
Scheduled Weekly Hours
--40
Benefits Eligible
--Yes
Drug Test Required
--No
Health Screen Required
--No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
--No
Posting Statement
-- The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/ Equal
Opportunity /Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate
on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an
individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic
information, or other protected classes under the law. For
additional information please see the University's Notice of
Nondiscrimination. Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable
accommodation to complete the application process should call
773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form . We
seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic
community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and
encourages a diversity of perspectives, experiences, groups of
individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual
challenge, engagement, and exchange. All offers of employment are
contingent upon a background check that includes a review of
conviction history.A conviction does not automatically preclude
University employment.Rather, the University considers conviction
information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the
offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of
the conviction, and its relevance to the position. The University
of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides
information about University offices and programs that provide
safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and
communications plans, and other policies and information. The
Report can be accessed online at:--
http://securityreport.uchicago.edu .--Paper copies of the Report
are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police
Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637. Posted 2 Days
Ago Full time JR10124 About Us The University of Chicago is an
urban research university that has driven new ways of thinking
since 1890. Our commitment to free and open inquiry draws inspired
scholars to our global campuses, where ideas are born that
challenge and change the world. We empower individuals to challenge
conventional thinking in pursuit of original ideas. Students in the
College develop critical, analytic, and writing skills in our
rigorous, interdisciplinary core curriculum. Through graduate
programs, students test their ideas with UChicago scholars, and
become the next generation of leaders in academia, industry,
nonprofits, and government.
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