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Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary

SOC 25-1113.00Job Zone 5 · Extensive Preparationv.26.05

Context coveredThis framework covers postsecondary social work education in university and college settings, spanning classroom instruction, graduate supervision, curriculum development, field placement oversight, and program leadership aligned with CSWE accreditation standards.

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Emerging
Entry / Apprentice
  1. Course syllabi and homework assignments — draft and organize under faculty mentorship for undergraduate social work courses.
  2. Classroom discussions on social work topics — initiate using prepared prompts and guided facilitation techniques in a supervised instructional setting.
  3. Lectures on introductory topics such as family behavior and child mental health — deliver to small undergraduate groups following established course outlines.
  4. Student assignments and short papers — evaluate and apply grading rubrics under the guidance of a senior faculty member.
  5. Examinations for social work courses — compile and administer using departmental templates and institutional testing protocols.
  6. Word processing and presentation software — use to prepare course handouts, lecture slides, and instructional materials for classroom distribution.
  7. Foundational knowledge in sociology, psychology, and counseling theory — apply when selecting readings and designing basic course content.
  8. Student laboratory and field observation activities — assist in supervising under the direction of an experienced faculty supervisor.
  9. Electronic mail and calendar software — use to communicate deadlines, office hours, and course updates to enrolled students.
  10. Active listening and social perceptiveness — demonstrate when responding to student questions and concerns during introductory social work seminars.
Developing
Mid-level / Established
  1. Full-semester syllabi and course materials for undergraduate social work courses — prepare and refine independently, incorporating current scholarship and practice standards.
  2. Classroom discussions on complex topics such as social intervention evaluation and mental health policy — facilitate with reduced oversight, adapting pacing to student engagement.
  3. Lectures to undergraduate and graduate students on topics including adolescent mental health and social intervention — deliver with appropriate depth and adapted for diverse learner needs.
  4. Student class work, papers, and field practicum reports — evaluate and grade consistently, providing constructive developmental feedback.
  5. Graduate student internship placements and field experiences — supervise and monitor progress against program learning objectives.
  6. Course-level learning strategies — select and apply based on assessment data and evidence-based pedagogical approaches for social work education.
  7. Examination design, administration, and grading cycles — manage for assigned courses, delegating specific tasks to teaching assistants as appropriate.
  8. Information retrieval and database software — use to locate current empirical literature for course integration and student research guidance.
  9. Undergraduate student academic performance — monitor across the term and intervene proactively when learning difficulties or field placement challenges emerge.
  10. Coordination with field agencies and internship supervisors — maintain to align student placement experiences with curriculum competencies and CSWE accreditation standards.
Proficient
Senior / Expert IC
  1. Course curricula for undergraduate and graduate social work programs — plan, evaluate, and revise autonomously to reflect evolving practice evidence, policy changes, and accreditation requirements.
  2. Graduate-level seminars on advanced topics such as macro social intervention and clinical mental health practice — design and deliver with scholarly depth and critical-thinking demands.
  3. Complex, non-routine student academic and field placement challenges — assess, problem-solve, and resolve using advanced judgment grounded in counseling and educational theory.
  4. Graduate student thesis and dissertation research — supervise across the full arc from proposal to defense, providing expert methodological and disciplinary guidance.
  5. Comprehensive assessment systems for student learning outcomes — design, implement, and analyze to drive evidence-based instructional improvement at the course level.
  6. Written instructional and scholarly materials — produce with precision, integrating sociology, law, psychology, and therapy and counseling knowledge for graduate-level audiences.
  7. Teaching, internship, and independent research activities of undergraduate and graduate students — oversee holistically, balancing professional development with program accountability.
  8. Critical appraisal of social work knowledge — model for students by facilitating discussions that synthesize empirical literature with ethical and systems-level considerations.
  9. Computer-based training and document management software — leverage to build accessible, technology-enhanced instructional environments for distance and hybrid course delivery.
  10. Methods of instruction across diverse social work course modalities — evaluate systematically and adapt to optimize learning for students with varied academic and professional backgrounds.
Advanced
Lead / Principal / Executive
  1. Social work education program vision and strategic direction — set at the departmental or school level, aligning curriculum, research priorities, and community partnerships with national accreditation and workforce needs.
  2. Faculty colleagues and instructors — mentor and develop by modeling exemplary pedagogy, scholarly integration, and standards-driven course design across the full program.
  3. Curriculum frameworks for entire social work degree programs — lead the design, evaluation, and revision of at the program level, ensuring coherence across BSW, MSW, and doctoral sequences.
  4. Institutional and professional standards for social work education — interpret, advocate for, and translate into departmental policy, shaping CSWE compliance and accreditation self-study processes.
  5. Inter-departmental and inter-institutional collaborations — establish and sustain to advance social work research, field education partnerships, and community-based learning initiatives.
  6. Organizational resource allocation decisions affecting instructional capacity — inform and influence through evidence-based proposals presented to deans, provosts, and governance bodies.
  7. Scholarly and pedagogical contributions to the field — disseminate through publications, conference leadership, and participation in national social work education associations.
  8. Equity, diversity, and inclusion principles in social work higher education — champion by redesigning program structures, assessment practices, and field placement systems at the institutional scale.
  9. Complex ethical and professional dilemmas arising in field education and graduate supervision — adjudicate through principled judgment, setting precedent and policy for the program.
  10. Emerging knowledge in sociology, counseling, mental health law, and systems evaluation — synthesize and integrate into program-level curricular innovation that prepares graduates for future social work practice.

AI-at-Work Competency Framework

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Authoritative source data identified for 998 occupations

How a worker at each mastery level uses, directs, and evaluates AI tools in this occupation. Each statement cites its evidence inline; click a citation chip to verify the source.

Emerging
  1. AI-assisted material drafting — uses an LLM to generate first drafts of syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts, then reviews each output for disciplinary accuracy and pedagogical fit before distributing to students Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
  2. Basic prompt construction — enters straightforward requests into an AI writing assistant to surface reading lists or discussion prompts on topics such as child mental health or social intervention evaluation, accepting outputs with minimal critical evaluation.
Developing
  1. Lecture preparation support — directs an AI assistant to synthesize current research on family behavior or adolescent mental health into structured lecture outlines, then personally verifies citations and integrates field-specific case examples Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  2. Assessment drafting delegation — hands off rubric and exam-question drafts to an AI tool, then edits outputs to align with course learning objectives and accreditation standards before administration Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
  3. Discussion facilitation scaffolding — uses AI-generated scenario prompts to seed Socratic classroom discussions, while retaining full ownership of moderating student dialogue and redirecting misconceptions Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
Proficient
  1. Iterative course design — orchestrates an AI assistant through multi-step curriculum revision cycles, supplying program outcomes and student-performance data as context, then evaluates suggested restructuring against social-work licensure requirements Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  2. Feedback acceleration — processes batches of student written submissions through an AI tool to surface common conceptual gaps, then delivers targeted, personalized feedback in conference or written comments that the AI cannot produce autonomously Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
  3. Field supervision documentation — employs AI to draft structured field-placement evaluation templates and progress notes, freeing supervisory time for direct mentorship of students in practicum settings Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  4. Critical AI-output appraisal — systematically cross-checks AI-generated content on sensitive social-work topics — such as trauma-informed practice or mandated reporting — against peer-reviewed literature and NASW ethical standards before classroom use Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
Advanced
  1. AI workflow design for pedagogy teams — architects departmental protocols specifying which instructional tasks are delegated to AI tools (routine content generation, scheduling, rubric drafting) and which require faculty judgment (ethical case analysis, student crisis response), grounding the policy in observed collaboration patterns across the discipline Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  2. Scholarly integration of AI literacy — embeds critical evaluation of AI-generated social-work information as an explicit learning objective in graduate courses, teaching students to audit LLM outputs for bias, cultural insensitivity, and clinical inaccuracy Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  3. Evidence-based AI adoption leadership — uses time-savings and autonomy data to justify and scope AI tool adoption to department leadership, distinguishing augmentation roles (where AI accelerates instructor throughput) from autonomous roles (where professional judgment is non-delegable) Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
Evidence pack
AEI usage
Task observations: 5445
Augment share: 95%
Time saved: 80.1%
AI autonomy: 3.05
SAFI positioning
Top skill: Instructing
Score: 57.3 / 100
precision: category_estimate
WEF cluster
Human-Technology Interaction
human_technology_interaction
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Pathsmith Durable Skills Framework

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Ten durable-skill domains mapped to four proficiency/role levels for each occupation. Each statement is aligned to the Pathsmith taxonomy, derived from trusted grounding data and mapped to occupation-specific O*NET tasks and skills.

1Communication10 statements
Emerging
  1. Lecture preparation — organizes introductory social work concepts into structured outlines for initial classroom delivery to undergraduate students Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Discussion facilitation — poses basic open-ended questions to prompt student engagement in social work topic discussions O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Lecture delivery — presents content on family behavior, child mental health, and social intervention to mixed undergraduate and graduate audiences with growing clarity and pacing O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Written feedback — composes formative written comments on student assignments that connect work to social work practice standards Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Syllabus communication — drafts course syllabi and handouts that convey learning objectives, expectations, and theoretical frameworks in clear academic prose O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Classroom discussion moderation — facilitates nuanced seminar dialogue on topics such as systemic inequality, trauma-informed care, and social policy with consistent pedagogical intentionality Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Cross-audience communication — adjusts lecture register and examples when addressing undergraduates versus graduate social work interns in the same departmental context Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Academic writing instruction — teaches students to produce scholarly case analyses, literature reviews, and intervention evaluations meeting professional social work standards O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Scholarly dissemination — communicates original social work research findings through peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, and community forums accessible to academic and practitioner audiences Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Curricular narrative — articulates a coherent programmatic vision for social work education to faculty governance bodies, accreditation reviewers, and community stakeholders Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
2Leadership9 statements
Emerging
  1. Classroom authority — establishes basic instructional presence and sets behavioral and academic expectations for social work courses during initial teaching assignments Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Student direction — assigns and monitors field observation tasks for undergraduate social work students in supervised practicum settings O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Internship supervision — guides graduate social work interns through structured reflection on field placements, connecting practice experiences to theoretical frameworks O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Curriculum contribution — participates actively in departmental curriculum review committees, proposing evidence-based revisions to social work course content O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Research mentorship — leads undergraduate and graduate students through the full arc of social work research projects, from question formulation to dissemination Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Program stewardship — takes ownership of course sequences within the social work curriculum, ensuring alignment with CSWE accreditation competencies across instructional years Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Teaching team leadership — coordinates graduate teaching assistants in grading, lab facilitation, and student support roles within large social work courses O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Departmental leadership — chairs curriculum committees, leads accreditation self-studies, and shapes the strategic direction of social work degree programs Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Field education leadership — designs and oversees university-wide field practicum partnerships with social service agencies, mentoring junior faculty in supervision best practices Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
3Metacognition8 statements
Emerging
  1. Teaching self-assessment — reflects on initial lecture delivery and discussion facilitation to identify gaps between intended and actual student learning outcomes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Learning strategy awareness — recognizes which pedagogical approaches from social work education literature align with one's own instructional strengths and limitations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Instructional adjustment — monitors student comprehension signals during social work lectures and modifies explanations, pacing, or examples mid-session in response Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Scholarly identity reflection — evaluates the coherence between one's research agenda in social work and the theoretical frameworks emphasized in teaching Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Course design evaluation — systematically reviews student performance data, course evaluations, and accreditation feedback to diagnose and revise instructional approaches each semester Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Cognitive modeling — makes one's own analytical reasoning about social welfare policy or clinical assessment explicit to students as a metacognitive demonstration Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Pedagogical research — investigates one's own teaching effectiveness through scholarship of teaching and learning studies within social work education contexts, publishing findings Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Mentored metacognition — coaches junior faculty and doctoral teaching assistants to develop systematic self-monitoring habits in their own social work instruction Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
4Critical Thinking9 statements
Emerging
  1. Evidence identification — locates peer-reviewed social work research and distinguishes empirical findings from practitioner opinion in course preparation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Case analysis introduction — guides students through basic frameworks for analyzing social work case vignettes, identifying presenting problems and relevant theory O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Argument evaluation — assesses the logical structure and evidentiary basis of student papers on topics such as social intervention effectiveness or child welfare policy Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Theoretical comparison — facilitates classroom comparison of competing social work theoretical frameworks, helping students identify assumptions embedded in each Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Curriculum critique — evaluates existing course content against current social work research, professional ethics codes, and CSWE competency standards to identify instructional gaps Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Research design analysis — teaches graduate students to critically appraise quantitative and qualitative social work research methodologies, sampling strategies, and validity claims Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Policy analysis instruction — leads structured analysis of social welfare legislation, examining underlying value assumptions, implementation evidence, and disparate population impacts O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Knowledge synthesis — produces original critical reviews of social work literature that reframe field-wide assumptions and influence curriculum development nationally Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Doctoral mentorship in criticality — develops doctoral candidates' capacity to independently evaluate epistemological frameworks and research paradigms in social work scholarship Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
5Collaboration9 statements
Emerging
  1. Collegial engagement — participates constructively in departmental faculty meetings, contributing observations from early teaching experience to curriculum discussions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Co-instruction support — coordinates with field supervisors at partner agencies to align practicum expectations with classroom learning objectives O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Interdisciplinary coordination — collaborates with faculty in psychology, public health, and sociology departments to develop cross-listed courses addressing social determinants of health Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Student team facilitation — structures and monitors collaborative group projects in social work courses, coaching students in productive team dynamics and role negotiation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Community partnership development — co-designs service-learning components with social service agencies, coordinating logistics, supervision standards, and student learning assessments Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Research collaboration — contributes defined expertise to multi-investigator social work research projects, coordinating data collection, analysis responsibilities, and co-authorship norms Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Accreditation teamwork — collaborates with program director and faculty colleagues to compile, review, and present CSWE self-study documentation O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Cross-institutional collaboration — leads multi-university research consortia or curriculum development initiatives in social work education, navigating institutional cultures and competing priorities Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Community-engaged scholarship — co-creates participatory action research projects with community organizations, ensuring authentic shared governance and reciprocal benefit Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
6Character9 statements
Emerging
  1. Academic integrity enforcement — applies course plagiarism and citation policies consistently and transparently when grading social work student assignments Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Professional boundary modeling — demonstrates appropriate professional boundaries in student interactions, consistent with NASW Code of Ethics principles taught in the curriculum Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Grading accountability — provides timely, criterion-referenced feedback on student papers and examinations that reflects evaluative consistency and justifiable standards Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Ethical case discussion facilitation — navigates classroom debates on contested social work ethics scenarios without imposing personal views while ensuring rigorous ethical reasoning Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Dual relationship management — identifies and addresses potential dual relationships with students in field supervision or research contexts in accordance with professional ethics standards Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Cultural humility practice — models intellectual honesty about the limitations of one's own cultural standpoint when teaching content on diversity, equity, and inclusion in social work Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Scholarly integrity — upholds rigorous standards for data representation, authorship attribution, and conflict of interest disclosure in social work research and publication Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Ethics leadership — shapes departmental and institutional policies on academic integrity, research ethics, and professional conduct in social work education programs Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Social justice advocacy — publicly and professionally advocates for equitable social work education access, just field placement conditions, and ethical treatment of vulnerable research populations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
7Creativity9 statements
Emerging
  1. Assignment design — develops novel case-based homework assignments that connect social work theory to current local or national social issues beyond standard textbook examples Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Discussion format experimentation — tests alternative discussion structures such as fishbowl debates or structured controversy to activate student engagement with social welfare topics Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Pedagogical innovation — designs role-play simulations and mock client interviews that immerse students in realistic social work practice scenarios within classroom settings Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Curriculum adaptation — reimagines inherited course structures to integrate emerging social work scholarship on topics such as trauma-informed care or anti-racist practice frameworks Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Experiential learning design — creates field-based learning modules that require students to apply community needs assessment methods in real neighborhood contexts Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Research question generation — generates original research questions at the intersection of social work theory and underexplored population needs, producing novel conceptual frameworks Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Interdisciplinary course creation — develops new course offerings that synthesize social work knowledge with adjacent disciplines such as public policy, neuroscience, or urban planning Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Curricular innovation leadership — designs nationally recognized innovative social work curricula, pedagogical models, or field education frameworks adopted across multiple programs Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Translational scholarship — generates creative research-to-practice bridges that transform empirical social work findings into accessible training tools for community practitioners Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
8Growth Mindset9 statements
Emerging
  1. Feedback reception — incorporates student course evaluation feedback and peer observation notes into revised instructional approaches for subsequent social work course offerings Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Disciplinary learning — engages with current social work scholarship outside one's specialization to expand instructional breadth and maintain currency in the field Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Pedagogical skill building — pursues faculty development workshops on active learning, online instruction, or trauma-informed pedagogy to strengthen teaching in social work contexts Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Setback reframing — treats rejected grant applications or manuscript revisions as diagnostic information that strengthens subsequent social work scholarship submissions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Iterative curriculum revision — systematically updates social work course content across multiple cycles, treating each cohort's learning outcomes as evidence for continued instructional refinement Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Challenge seeking — volunteers to teach unfamiliar social work topic areas or develop new program electives as deliberate professional growth opportunities Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Student persistence cultivation — explicitly teaches social work students to interpret academic struggle as part of developing professional competence rather than evidence of inadequacy Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Field evolution leadership — anticipates emerging social work practice domains and proactively develops new course content, research agendas, and faculty expertise to address them Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Growth culture building — institutionalizes reflective practice and continuous improvement norms within social work faculty teams through mentoring, peer review, and collaborative scholarship Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
9Mindfulness9 statements
Emerging
  1. Classroom presence — maintains focused attention on student verbal and nonverbal cues during social work lectures rather than defaulting to scripted delivery Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Emotional awareness — recognizes personal emotional responses triggered by distressing social work content such as child abuse or community trauma before entering the classroom Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Emotional regulation in discussion — manages personal reactions when facilitating charged classroom debates on topics such as racial justice, immigration policy, or substance use Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Student distress attunement — notices signs of student emotional activation during case discussions and responds with intentional pacing and supportive reframing Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Intentional feedback delivery — provides critical evaluation of student field performance with deliberate attention to tone, timing, and student readiness to receive developmental feedback Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Vicarious trauma management — applies self-care practices and reflective supervision to sustain professional functioning when teaching and supervising work involving traumatic social work content Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Seminar pacing regulation — monitors group energy and cognitive load during graduate seminars, adjusting discussion depth and breaks to maintain productive learning states Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Mindful pedagogy modeling — explicitly integrates contemplative and mindfulness-based practices into social work courses, modeling their professional utility for future practitioners Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Departmental climate attunement — reads and responds to faculty team emotional dynamics during stressful accreditation or curriculum change processes with grounded intentionality Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
10Fortitude9 statements
Emerging
  1. Academic pressure tolerance — maintains instructional preparation standards and grading consistency during high-demand periods such as end-of-semester evaluation cycles Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Difficult content engagement — sustains pedagogical commitment when teaching emotionally taxing social work content including poverty, abuse, and systemic oppression Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Classroom challenge navigation — persists through resistant or skeptical student responses to evidence-based social work frameworks without abandoning rigorous instructional standards Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Research persistence — continues scholarly productivity through grant rejection cycles, peer review delays, and departmental service demands without abandoning research commitments Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Accreditation endurance — sustains detailed, accurate programmatic documentation and faculty coordination through multi-year CSWE accreditation review processes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Advocacy courage — raises concerns about curriculum gaps, inequitable student access, or field placement conditions through appropriate institutional channels despite potential professional risk Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Student crisis response — maintains calm professional functioning and clear instructional boundaries when students disclose personal trauma or field placement crises during coursework Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Institutional change leadership — sustains long-term advocacy for social work program restructuring, faculty diversity initiatives, or community engagement mandates through bureaucratic and political resistance Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Resilience mentorship — prepares social work students and early-career faculty for the emotional and professional demands of the field by modeling and teaching durable coping and perseverance strategies Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Sources:Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
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Related titles
Adjunct Professor · Assistant Professor · Associate Professor · Clinical Professor · College Faculty Member · College Professor · Faculty Member · Family Welfare Social Work Professor · Field Education Coordinator · Field Instructor · Geriatric Social Work Professor · Health Social Work Professor
RAPIDS apprenticeships
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O*NET skills
InstructingSpeakingLearning StrategiesActive LearningCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningWritingMonitoringSocial PerceptivenessComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingCoordinationService OrientationSystems EvaluationTime ManagementSystems Analysis
Knowledge domains
Education and TrainingSociology and AnthropologyTherapy and CounselingPsychologyEnglish LanguageAdministration and ManagementComputers and ElectronicsCustomer and Personal ServiceCommunications and MediaLaw and Government
Abilities
Oral ExpressionSpeech ClarityInductive ReasoningDeductive ReasoningWritten ExpressionWritten ComprehensionOral ComprehensionSpeech RecognitionNear VisionProblem Sensitivity
Work styles
Social OrientationDependabilityEmpathyIntellectual CuriosityCooperationIntegrity
Technology
Document management softwareComputer based training softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareWord processing softwareInformation retrieval or search softwareElectronic mail softwareOptical character reader OCR or scanning softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwarePresentation software
Tasks · seed anchors for statements
  1. Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
  2. Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, or handouts.
  3. Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
  4. Supervise students' laboratory and field work.
  5. Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as family behavior, child and adolescent mental health, or social intervention evaluation.
  6. Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
  7. Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
  8. Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
CIP education codes
30.110144.070144.070344.079951.1503

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