The PRACTICUM INSTRUCTOR plays an important role in a student’s academic career. Social workers are expected to demonstrate that they have a high level of knowledge and skills through structured practicum practice. The Practicum Instructor is responsible for modeling, teaching, and evaluating the social work student’s skills and abilities through observation of their practice in a structured learning practicum. The Practicum Instructor is also responsible for providing weekly supervision to social work students, which helps them connect classroom learning to real life professional social work practice. The Practicum Instructor’s commitment to teaching and education is paramount for social work student success.
What is a Social Work Practicum Instructor?
Why should you be a Social Work Practicum Instructor?
Because you are…
- Wanting to earn continuing educational units that further enhance your professional knowledge and skills.
- Passionate about social work and education and providing an opportunity to further enhance the social work profession one student at a time.
- Working for an organization committed to service and learning and eager to provide those opportunities to social work students.
- An expert in your focused area of social work practice and eager to share your knowledge and skills with students that are prepared to learn.
Where can you be a Practicum Instructor?
You can work as a Practicum Instructor anywhere, such as at one of our campuses or online programs.
When can you start being a Practicum Instructor?
Fall, Spring, or Summer.
We have students ready for you!