Upstate New York HERC

The Department of Sociocultural and Justice Sciences is home to faculty and staff members dedicated to preparing students in a variety of social science related fields. We are seeking a Social Work Lecturer and Practicum Coordinator position with teaching and service requirements in an interdisciplinary department that offers undergraduate degrees in Social Work and Criminal Justice. In addition to the major programs, the department also provides minors in the areas of Criminal Justice, Public Health and Sociology. 

The Fredonia Bachelor of Science in Social Work program's mission is to enact the mission of the university and its home department. Through committed, quality teaching-learning activities, the program educates, challenges, and inspires students to be connected, creative, responsible, global citizens and generalist social work professionals who will advance and promote a socially and economically just world. For further information on the social work program, please see our social work program webpage. 

Rewards & Benefits

• Competitive compensation plus comprehensive benefits plan including health, dental, and vision insurance and retirement plan options including a fixed pension plan or a 401(A) with generous employer contributions;
• Paid leave provisions including sick and holiday leave; impressive educational benefits including tuition-free study plus supplemental tuition aid;
• A rich array of services, programs and benefits to help employees advance in their career and enhance the quality of their personal life, including professional development programs and services, employee EAP and wellness programs, discounted membership to the on-campus fitness center, and access to the Campus and Community Child Care Center.

KEY RESPONSBILITIES

Reporting to the Departmental Chair, the successful candidate will:

• Teach a 4/4 instructional load in the Social Work program;
• Coordinate and continuously develop all aspects of the social work program's field education program;
• In collaboration with the Social Work Program Director and Social Work faculty, contribute to and enrich the Social Work program's explicit and implicit curriculums;
• Provide quality academic advising to students;
• Participate in committees and provide service to the program, department, college, university, and profession;
• Be aware of, understand, and follow all program, departmental, and university policies.

This is a full-time, one year, temporary position beginning August 2025, with a salary of $50,063 - $54,000.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Fredonia prides itself on an outstanding workforce. To continually support organizational excellence, the university conducts background screens on applicants.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• MSW degree from a CSWE-accredited institution;
• At least 2 years of post-MSW practice experience;
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a cross-disciplinary context, and in a collegial and professional manner, with students, faculty, and staff;
• Ability to work with diverse student, faculty, staff, and community populations in a culturally humble and responsive manner;
• Demonstrated capacity to multitask and meet goals and deadlines;
• Demonstrated commitment to the program, department, university, and social work profession.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Three or more years of post-MSW practice experience;
• Teaching experience in an undergraduate CSWE accredited program;
• One or more year's experience in field practicum education (e.g., as a field instructor, faculty field liaison) with a CSWE accredited program;
• Illustrate your capacity to engage and mentor students in development of their social work professional identity;
• Experience with instructional technology;
• Demonstrated familiarity with CSWE accreditation standards;
• SUNY Fredonia BSW alumni;
• Current NYS licensure at the LMSW or LCSW level;
• Interest in, and commitment to, community engagement.

About SUNY Fredonia

The State University of New York at Fredonia is one of the crown jewels in the 64-campus State University of New York system. Founded in 1826, Fredonia is a highly ranked comprehensive, selective, public, residential, liberal arts university that enrolls approximately 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students in 80+ majors and 50+ minors. Fredonia is consistently ranked as a top public university for academics, value, and social mobility. Fredonia is known for its strong academic programs, professional, award-winning faculty, a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere, and a strong focus on student success. The 256-acre campus, known for beautiful green spaces and attractive architecture, is located one mile from the shore of Lake Erie in beautiful Western New York with ready access to fishing, swimming, and lakefront attractions. Fredonia is centrally located between several large metropolitan areas. It is one hour south of Buffalo and Niagara Falls, 45 minutes north of Erie, PA, and just 2 ½ hours from Pittsburgh, Cleveland, or Toronto. Fredonia is a safe village community with beautiful Victorian homes situated in the heart of Western New York wine country. The location affords res...idents all four authentic weather seasons; warm and sunshine-filled, yet comfortable spring and summer, vibrant colors across rolling hills with the changing leaves of autumn, and the picturesque landscapes and accompanying outdoor activities of winter. SUNY provides a competitive salary and benefits package. Fredonia's faculty and staff focus on ensuring that all students will achieve the Institutional Learning Goals: -SKILLED Develop Intellectual and Applied Skills, Literacies and Knowledge -CONNECTED Engage Community and Diversity: Local Stewardship, Global Citizenship -CREATIVE Demonstrate Scholarship, Artistry, and Innovation -RESPONSIBLE Activate Sustainability, Ethics, Leadership, and Professionalism.

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