Director of BSW Field Education Faculty for Social Work

Northwest Nazarene University
Department of Social Work

Director of BSW Field Education – Faculty for Social Work
Start Date: August 2027 

Department of Social Work

The Social Work department at NNU offers BASW and MSW programs. At both levels, students can complete their degree in person or fully online. All program options are CSWE accredited. 

We are seeking applications for a BASW Director of Field Education position beginning the 2027-2028 Academic Year. This is a full-time, tenure-track, 9-month faculty appointment. The role includes 75% instructional responsibilities and 25% field education administration, responsible for coordinating all aspects of the BASW Field Education Program, both for in person and online students.

Position Responsibilities

The Director of BASW Field Education administers the undergraduate Social Work Field Education Program in alignment with CSWE Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS). This includes:

• Oversight of field placements, student supervision, and agency partnerships in local and national placements for in person and online BASW students. 
• Compliance with CSWE standards for field education
• Completing documentation for CSWE accreditation compliance
• Collaboration with community partners and site supervisors
• Advising and mentoring students
• Teaching undergraduate social work courses in Nampa, daytime hours, M-F. 
• Departmental, divisional, and university service contributions
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• MSW from a CSWE-accredited program
• Current state-issued social work license
• Minimum of two (2) years of post-MSW social work practice experience
• The university requires that all candidates have a Christian perspective (preferably in the Wesleyan tradition), and must be comfortable with and in agreement with the mission and lifestyle values of NNU 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior college-level teaching experience with undergraduate students
• Prior asynchronous online teaching experience
• Terminal degree (Ph.D, DSW, Ed.D, in social work or related field)
• Commitment to student-centered pedagogy, engaged learning, and social justice
• Experience working with historically marginalized and/or first-generation college students

Compensation

The salary is determined by the educational background and experience of each applicant. Full-time faculty will be offered access to a benefits package including health, vision and dental insurance for employee and family, life and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending plan, health savings account, tuition benefits for employee and dependents, opportunities for professional development, sabbatical experiences, and a retirement program.

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit the following materials:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Pedagogical Approach to teaching in undergraduate social work education
• Statement describing your philosophy of Christian higher education
• Two reference letters from professional associates
• Letter of reference from current pastor
• Transcripts (unofficial acceptable for the hiring process, official required upon hire)

Northwest Nazarene University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As an educational institution operating under the auspices of the Church of the Nazarene, Northwest Nazarene University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (Title VII, Sections 702-703, United States Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended).