Position Title:

Part-Time Practicum Liaison 

Department/School:

School Social & Behavioral Sciences

Salary/Pay Rate:

$1,250 per 1 credit with upward adjustment for years of service at Marist University. Pay may vary depending on credits pertaining to online, graduate, music, or lab courses.

Job Summary:

The Social Work & Sociology Department in the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences seeks a Part-Time Practicum Liaison (roles available in the Fall '26 and Spring '27 semesters) to support the practicum education component of its fully online Master of Social Work (MSW) program.

The Marist University online MSW program launched successfully in June 2025 and is currently under review by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). The program has completed Benchmark 2 and is awaiting action by the Board of Accreditation (BOA), with plans to advance to Benchmark 3.

Practicum Liaisons play a vital role in supporting students, field/practicum supervisors, and program faculty during this critical phase of program development and accreditation.

The Part-Time Practicum Liaison carries a 6-credit workload each semester, typically distributed across the fall (6 credits) and spring semesters (6 credits), and is assigned to a specific student cohort (either the Two-Year cohort or the Specialized/Advanced Standing cohort). Liaison works collaboratively with the Practicum Education Coordinator and program leadership to ensure high-quality, trauma-informed, and competency-based practicum learning experiences aligned with CSWE Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards.

Most responsibilities are conducted in a virtual format and include maintaining regular contact with students and practicum supervisors, supporting professional development and ethical practice, assessing student progress in practicum, and contributing to supervisor training initiatives.

We seek practitioners and educators who model social work values, demonstrate strong relational and communication skills, and are committed to supporting students in online, employment-based, and community-based practicum settings.

Minimum Qualifications:

• MSW from a CSWE Accredited Social Work Program

Essential Functions:

• Provide high-quality virtual practicum instruction and support by maintaining organized and engaging Learning Management System (LMS) course sites (Brightspace) for assigned practicum seminar courses and cohort-specific practicum materials.

• Serve as the primary practicum liaison for an assigned student cohort, maintaining regular communication with students and practicum supervisors in a fully online format.

• Conduct virtual and/or on ground practicum site visits and meetings with students and supervisors to monitor student progress, support learning goals, and address concerns related to professional development and ethical practice.

• Provide individual consultation and coaching to practicum supervisors as needed to support student learning and competency development.

• Meet individually with students to provide guidance related to practicum learning, performance, and integration of theory and practice.

• Teach assigned 1 credit practicum seminar courses using a trauma-informed, relational, and competency-based approach appropriate for an asynchronous online MSW program.

• Participate in and co-facilitate practicum supervisor training and professional development activities, such as SIFI and Lunch & Learn sessions, in collaboration with the Practicum Education team.

• Attend required virtual MSW program and practicum meetings (approximately three times per semester) and collaborate with program faculty and staff as needed to support practicum operations.

• Contribute to CSWE accreditation, assessment, and reporting processes related to practicum education, as appropriate to the role.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience serving as a practicum liaison, field/practicum instructor, clinical supervisor, or agency-based supervisor for social work students.

• Familiarity with CSWE Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) and competency-based assessment in social work education.

• Experience supporting students in online, hybrid, or distance education settings, including use of a learning management system (e.g., Brightspace, Canvas, Blackboard).

• Demonstrated ability to provide coaching and consultation to practicum supervisors, including addressing student performance concerns in a supportive and ethical manner.

• Experience facilitating professional development or training for supervisors (e.g., SIFI, supervision workshops, Lunch & Learn formats).

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple student and supervisor relationships in a virtual environment.

• Commitment to trauma-informed, anti-racist, and equity-centered social work practice and education.

Required Application Documents:

Resume, Cover Letter, & Contact Information of 3 Professional References 

About the Department/School:

The Social Work & Sociology department is one of four departments in the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences. The other departments are psychology, crime and justice studies, and teacher education. The School also has graduate programs as follows: MA School Psychology; MA Clinical Mental Health Counseling; Masters of Arts in Teaching; MS in Education, Contemporary Curriculum and Instruction and Masters in Social Work.

The Social Work & Sociology Department and the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences are committed to advancing an inclusive learning environment. The School has taken leadership with several social justice initiatives, including Creating an Inclusive Community dialogues, the Marist Center for Social Justice Research, and a Social Justice minor.

About Marist University:

Founded in 1929, Marist is a comprehensive, independent four-year institution whose signature educational approach blends the liberal arts with pre-professional studies and emphasizes experiential learning to enrich classroom instruction. With campuses in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and Florence, Italy, plus over 70 programs offering a variety of international study, Marist is a portal to the world and is devoted to nurturing a welcoming, inclusive community. Through six schools offering almost 50 majors, Marist cultivates the intellectual growth and well-being of its more than 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students and encourages them to color outside traditional academic lines as they pursue coursework and personal experiences that provide valuable occupational expertise and reflect their individual passions. Marist has been acclaimed a top institution in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse, Princeton Review, and others. To learn more, please visit https://www.marist.edu/about 

Type of Position:

Part-time

Classification:

Faculty (Part-Time)

Work Schedule:

Time as required for teaching, office hours, departmental/school activities, scholarship/professional development and other activities as needed.

Available roles in the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters. 

Location:

Marist University Main Campus

Number of Position Openings:

1

Equal Employment Statement:

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