University of Saint Joseph·West Hartford, Connecticut
The MSW Preceptor provides mentoring, professional guidance, and practice supervision for students during their practicum placements. Responsibilities include developing individualized learning contracts, conducting evaluations, and coordinating with the Director of Field Education.
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The University of Saint Joseph, founded by the Sisters of Mercy, provides a rigorous liberal arts and professional education for a diverse student population in an inclusive environment that encourages strong ethical values, personal integrity, and a sense of responsibility to the needs of society.
The University has been recognized as a top national university in Connecticut by U.S. News & World Report's Best College Rankings including being the #1 Connecticut University in "Top Performers on Social Mobility," #2 Connecticut University in "Best Value Schools," and #3 Connecticut University in "Best National Universities."
Ideally situated midway between Boston and New York City, the beautiful 90-acre Olmsted-designed campus is one mile from West Hartford's thriving downtown, and provides an array of cultural events, occasions for spiritual development, and fitness and recreational options. The University also has an active presence outside our campus, reaching into the surrounding community through internships, community service projects, new program and partnerships.
At University of Saint Joseph, our mission statement profoundly resonates with our faculty and staff and serves as the foundation upon which our employment policy is built. We seek to attract, develop and retain individuals who are committed to our mission. We are committed to providing an environment where diverse talents, perspectives, experiences and contributions are recognized, and one that promotes the "growth of the whole person" with resources that enable employees to meet professional and personal life needs.
The University of Saint Joseph invites qualified applicants to serve as clinical preceptors within the Department of Social Work and Equitable Community Practice for the 2024-2025 Academic Year. The MSW preceptor is crucial to the success of a student’s overall learning experience by providing mentoring, instruction, professional guidance, practice supervision and oversight of the student’s practicum placement (aka field assignment). This also includes independently planning the day-to-day learning activities and assignments which comprise the practicum, and/or planning in tandem with an on-site task supervisor involved in the student’s learning. If the preceptor is not “on-site,” they must designate an on-site task supervisor who will be responsible for the day-to-day activities of the student.
Provide a minimum of 1 hour of formal, regularly scheduled, individual supervision, 1 hour of formal, regularly scheduled group supervision, as well as opportunities for additional group supervision or instructional student shadowing.
Attend monthly preceptor meetings.
Conduct initial interviews with students for educational assessment and to provide information on the placement.
Provide site, agency, and community orientation.
Collaborate with the student, any task supervisors, and the Director of Field Education to develop an individualized learning contract that addresses CSWE competencies, MSW program outcomes, and student learning interests.
Provide constructive feedback throughout the internship experience, including mid-year and end-of year grade recommendations, reviewed with both the student and the Field Education faculty.
Develop, in conjunction with the Field Education team, a plan to address any identified performance concerns.
Assist students in integrating practicum learning with the broad signature perspective of the social work profession and course content.
Review and approve weekly timesheets in Sonia.
Participate in training sessions, orientations, workshops, and other meetings conducted by the Director of Field Education or other faculty as appropriate, in the Department of Social Work and Equitable Community Practice.
See Field Education Manual for more detailed policies and procedures.
• Preceptor faculty assignments are part-time, on a semester-by-semester basis only, and are dependent on student enrollment.
The Department Chairperson and Director of Field Education will review your application. If there is an opening, the department will contact you directly to discuss the specific opportunity. Thank you for your interest in joining the University of Saint Joseph as adjunct faculty (Preceptor).
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited institution and a valid licensure (LMSW, LCSW, or LICSW) with at least two years of experience. Prior teaching experience and current experience in community client services are preferred.
Market context
In Connecticut, MSW preceptor roles typically attract candidates with current clinical or community-based practice, since programs look for licensed social workers who can guide students in real settings. This role is competitive because it requires an accredited MSW, valid licensure, and at least two years of experience, with teaching experience and active community client service work preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your licensure details and examples of supervision or mentoring before applying.