Redeemer University College Looking for Manager of Field Education – Applied Social Sciences – (Part Time / 50%) at Ancaster, ON Full Time

The Manager of Field Education (MFE) will primarily be responsible for managing the Applied Social Sciences (APS) field education program. This includes mentoring and supervising student interns as well as field supervisors, teaching internship courses, and collaborating with the Redeemer Career Center and community agencies to identify internship placements for students in the APS program.

This position is for approximately 18.5hrs/week requiring flexible hours based on the schedule of internship courses, being available to students, and interactions with agency partners.

Responsibilities

Instruction of Internship Courses

All duties associated with teaching a course. Such duties are guided by approved Course-Level Learning Outcomes.

Management, supervision, and coordination of APS Internships

Identify screen, and select agencies, assign and support field supervisors

Work with students to locate and place them in internships, working collaboratively with the Registrar’s Office and the Redeemer Career Center

Supervise students in internships and ensure that students satisfactorily complete their internship requirements

Collaboration with internal and external partners

Work with the Redeemer Career Center to develop and maintain procedures for securing internships for students

Develop relationships with community agencies and personnel who can provide suitable internships for Redeemer APS students.

Preferred Skills and Attributes

Experience in administration, coordinating and/or working with student interns and field supervisors, and establishing community partnerships

Ability to make judgements and respond to immediate demands, arising from interaction with students

Experience and familiarity with social work field education and supervision

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with internal and external partners

Understanding of latest developments in social work field education

Evidence of ability to teach effectively at the university level

Education, Training & Certifications

The preferred candidate would possess an M.S.W. and

At least two years of relevant experience in social work or a related area, evidence of teaching ability, and eligibility for registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers

Other Requirements

Understanding of and commitment to Redeemer University (mission, values, and Reformed Christian identity)

Flexibility to respond to and interact with students and agency partners

Position reports to: Associate Dean of the Social Sciences

Submit applications to: HR@redeemer.ca (please quote position title in subject line)

Expiry date: Posted until June 30th, 2022 (applications will be reviewed upon submission, so please apply ASAP)

Anticipated start date: Aug. 1, 2022

Applicants are requested to email their application materials and include a statement that articulates their faith perspective and its relation to the mission of Redeemer University. A range of qualifications are evaluated including distinguishing characteristics that demonstrate congruence with our identity as a university in the Protestant and Reformed Christian tradition. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.