Position Summary
Michigan State University actively promotes a dynamic research and learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.
The MSU School of Social Work, within the College of Social Science, is dedicated to educating students for ethical, competent, responsive, and innovative social practice, and to conducting and disseminating high quality research that improves the well-being of the most vulnerable in society. Our teaching, research, and outreach synergistically promote social justice, positive change, and solutions to the problems facing broad cross section individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. More than 600 students are enrolled in our CSWE- accredited BASW and MSW programs, and our PhD program.
The Health and Aging Certificate program prepares MSW students to serve aging and medically vulnerable populations. This specialization emphasizes interdisciplinary care, policy and systems engagement, and chronic illness and end-of-life issues. Students may be placed that include aging services, integrated health care, hospice, long-term care, and community-based health initiatives.
Field Liaisons play a key role in helping students translate this specialized knowledge into practice through targeted integrative field seminars, individual support, and structured communication with agency field instructors. This is a project paid position.
Primary Functions of this role include:
- Conduct agency visits in health or aging-related settings
- Facilitate student learning through required field seminars with a focus on aging and health care systems
- Maintain regular contact with students and agency instructors to support learning and identify concerns
- Guide students in setting and evaluating goals within the Health and Aging Certificate competencies
- Collaborate with field instructors to align placement activities with academic and certificate objectives
- Complete field documentation and assessments by required deadlines
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Degree
Masters -Social Work
Minimum Requirements
- LMSW with a minimum of 3 years post-MSW clinical or macro experience in health or aging-related services by the date of employment
- Strong knowledge of aging populations, chronic illness, care coordination, or gerontological frameworks
- Experience in mental health, behavioral health, or integrative care settings
- Experience facilitating small groups
- Excellent professional verbal and written communication skills
Desired Qualifications
- Previous experience as a field instructor, liaison, or clinical/community supervisor
- Expertise in aging-related policy, interdisciplinary care, or trauma-informed care
- Experience in interprofessional collaboration within health and aging systems
- Familiarity with adult learning principles and supervision practices
Required Application Materials
Interested candidates should send:
- Cover Letter
- Current resume or Curriculum Vitae
Special Instructions
Review of applications will begin on 10/24/2025 and will be filled on an as-needed basis.
Work Hours
This is an on-call project pay position.
Review of Applications Begins On
10/24/2025
Remote Work Statement
MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.
Website
www.socialwork.msu.edu
MSU Statement
Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.
