Director, Master's of Social Work (MSW) Program

Available Title(s):

164-NN_FACULTY - Clinical Assistant Professor - Career, 165-NN_FACULTY - Clinical Associate Professor - Career, 166-NN_FACULTY - Clinical Professor - Career

Business Title:

Director, Master's of Social Work (MSW) Program

Employee Type:

Faculty

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

Position Details:

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

The College of Nursing at Washington State University Tri-Cities (WSU Tri-Cities) invites applications for a full-time career-track faculty position with a 12-month administrative appointment.  Rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The successful applicant will be expected to develop a new program in social work at the master’s level (MSW) which includes the creation of materials required for the accreditation process through the Council on Social Work Education. Applicants are also expected to teach courses and engage in on-going work related to the impact of social and economic inequities on under served communities.

The Director of the MSW is expected to initiate and contribute to all accreditation requirements from CSWE, as well as assisting with the new degree proposal process at the university.  Applications from candidates with demonstrated expertise are encouraged. The successful candidate will be expected to provide outstanding teaching at the graduate level, actively engage in clinical scholarship, contribute to professional and University service, and participate broadly in the social work curriculum.

WSU Tri-Cities is committed to creating a student-ready campus, marked by academic excellence, career-connected learning, and social belonging. This commitment is informed by our belief that all students, faculty, and staff contribute value to our campus culture. We ascribe to an assets-based framework for understanding and celebrating differences and are deeply committed to closing equity gaps where they exist. We are proud that almost half of our students are the first in their family to attend college and almost half of our students identify as students of color. We believe that this diversity is a great strength in the classroom and across the many co-curricular activities in which WSU Tri-Cities students participate and lead.

The position is located on the Washington State University Tri-Cities campus in Richland, WA.  The successful candidate is anticipated to begin the appointment on August 1, 2024, and is negotiable.

RANK:

This is a full time, continuous, career-track faculty appointment with a fixed-term administrative role. The initial appointment for the administrative role is one year. Please note that all faculty positions with administrative roles are fixed term and renewable as outlined in the Faculty Manual .

This appointment will be hired at the Clinical Assistant, Associate or Full Professor Rank in Social Work, commensurate with qualifications and experience. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Initiate the accreditation process and pre-candidacy requirements from CSWE.

• Lead the new degree proposal following the university process.

• Develop and teach graduate courses in social work.

• Advise and mentor graduate students.

• Contribute to advancing social work education and research.

• Participate in service to the department, college and/or university through committee work, recruitment, and interaction with local and regional stakeholders.

• Advance the college's commitment to diversity and multiculturalism among its faculty, staff, students through research, teaching, and community outreach with relevant programs, goals, and activities.

• Collaborate closely with other appropriate faculty throughout WSU, including but not limited to colleagues with interest and expertise in the applicant’s research areas.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS for all ranks:

• Hold a PhD or DSW from a CSWE accredited institution.

• Be licensed as a clinical social worker in Washington or other state at time of hire. Must obtain Washington State LICSW credential within twelve (12) months of hire.  

  • If not credentialed in the state of Washington as a LICSW at time of hire, must meet the Washington Department of Health requirements for licensure as LICSW* at time of hire and obtain a probationary LICSW license, based on state reciprocity, within 3 months of start date.   

*As of May 2024, WA LICSW requirements include 3,000 hours of postgraduate, supervised experience over a minimum two-year period, 100 hours supervision, including 60 hours 1:1 supervision, 1000 direct client hours, and passing the American Association of State Social Work Board's (ASWB) Clinical Exam .

• A minimum of three years’ experience in progressive leadership roles, including two years of academic leadership and exhibited strength in both scholarship and teaching.

• A minimum of two years of full-time post-MSW/Master’s practice experience for all applicants is required.

• Demonstrated service experience on campus, in professional organizations, agencies or in their communities.

• Excellent communication abilities in written and verbal forms.

ADDITIONAL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS for Clinical Associate Professor Rank:

• Currently serving in the rank of an Associate Professor or equivalent at a post-secondary institution, or;

• At least four (4) years of academic teaching experience as well as academic and professional service.; and at least three (3) years of clinical scholarship including refereed publications, presentation at national conferences, and/or contribution to professional guideline development.

ADDITIONAL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS for Clinical Professor Rank:

• Currently serving in the rank of a Full Professor or equivalent at a post-secondary institution, or;

• At least five (5) years history of clinical scholarship, including national and/or international publications, funded clinical projects and/or research; and held leadership positions in national and/or international professional organizations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR ALL CANDIDATES:

• Education experience, including the use of multiple digital or technology-supported teaching/learning platforms and mechanisms.

• Expertise in accreditation processes within social work.

• Demonstrated experience managing graduate social work programs.

• Leading programs that are delivered to students across multiple campuses with necessity to consider regulations and requirements in bordering states.

• Leading Social Work programs at a research-intensive, health sciences center.

• Leading Social Work programs that are embedded in colleges with active faculty practices.

• Familiarity and experience in social work offered in rural Washington state.

• Experience teaching in programs delivered to students across multiple settings with an obligation to consider regulations and requirements in bordering states.

ADDITIONALLY:

Successful candidates will reflect the teacher-scholar model with demonstrated passion for teaching and enthusiasm for research that involves undergraduate and graduate students. Candidates will also have an opportunity to collaborate with colleagues in health sciences across the WSU system.

A Carnegie R1 highest‐research‐activity land-grant university, Washington State University is one of the nation’s top 60 public research universities according to U.S. News and World Report.  WSU conducts transformational research and provides world-class education to a diverse student population of approximately 30,000 students statewide. Founded in Pullman in 1890, WSU today consists of four campuses: Pullman (~24,000 students), Spokane (~1,200 students), Tri-Cities (~2,000 students), and Vancouver (~3,000 students).

This multi-campus system shares one central administration and one faculty. The various campuses operate as units of one single state-wide university campus, according to WSU’s philosophy of one faculty that is geographically distributed. Additional information about the appeal of joining WSU may be found at https://www.wsujobs.com/ As a land-grant institution, Washington State University strongly values diversity among its faculty, staff and students and is committed to excellence in research, learning, and outreach to all constituents.

The College of Nursing offers undergraduate and graduate programs in nursing to over 1,000 students system-wide at campuses and satellites in Spokane, Vancouver, Tri-Cities, and Yakima. The College of Nursing offers pre-licensure baccalaureate; RN to BSN; Master of Nursing (MN) with a population health focus; Doctor of Nursing Practice with specialization in Family or Psychiatric/Mental Health or population health advanced nursing practice specialties; and PhD programs with additional graduate and professional development certificate programs available.

U.S. News and World report consistently ranks our graduate programs among the top 40 in the U.S. with our DNP program currently ranked as #28 and our MN program ranked as 39. Our BSN pre-licensure program graduates more than 280 students annually and is the top producer of RNs in Washington.   

Our alumni and faculty are recognized for their contributions to research and scholarship, clinical practice, service and leadership at local, regional, state and national levels. Scholarship is focused in four primary areas, including 1) Advancing health equity, 2) Health Promotion and Risk Reduction. 3) Healthcare Systems and Workforce or 4) Smart Health and contribute to the health and well-being of our populations and to the ongoing transformation of healthcare now and in the future. Current WSU College of Nursing is ranked #19 by the Blue Ridge Institute.

WSU’s Tri-Cities campus is in Richland, WA on the west banks of the majestic Columbia River. In this region, Richland, Kennewick, and Pasco make up the Tri-Cities, Washington. The campus draws from a regional population of approximately 260,000, and is expanding its reach both nationally and internationally, also benefiting from a newly renovated airport.  The growing campus has approximately 2,000 students who are served by nearly 90 full-time and 250 adjunct faculty members, many of whom are full-time researchers and scientists at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory or local science and engineering firms.

WSU Tri-Cities is experiencing a time of unprecedented growth and development. Legislative support, tremendous community leadership and backing, and partnerships with businesses and community organizations have resulted in many exciting new and expanded initiatives in dynamic student engagement, research, and community collaborations. Visit https://tricities.wsu.edu/ for more information.

Additional Information:

Area/College:

WSU Tri-Cities College of Nursing

Department Name:

College of Nursing

City, State, Zip:

Richland, WA 99354

Department Link:

https://tricities.wsu.edu/nursing/

Annual Salary:

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. The annual 12-month salary includes a 9-month faculty salary and a stipend for the administrative duties (ADR) of the Director role.

• Assistant Professor: $77,388 9-mo faculty salary + $35,000 ADR = $112,388 annual salary

• Associate Professor: $87,125 9-mo faculty salary + $35,000 ADR = $122,125  annual salary

• Full Professor: $94,300 9-mo faculty salary  + $35,000 ADR = $129,300 annual salary

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110 , the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for Faculty please review the summary of benefits for WSU Faculty and Total Compensation.  

FTE:

100%

Position Type:

Permanent

Tenure Track:

No

Posting Close Date:

June 16, 2024

Screening Date:

June 1, 2024

Background Check:

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34 , engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need.  A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made. 

Application Materials and Required Documents:

Applicants must attach the following documents to their online application through WSU Jobs :

• A complete curriculum vitae

• A substantial letter of application that describes how the applicant’s education and experience meet qualifications for the position.

• Contact information for three references with e-mails and telephone numbers.

• Research plan.

• Statement of teaching philosophy

• Statement of contributions to equity and diversity.

Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

Only electronic application materials submitted through WSU Jobs will be considered. For any inquiries, please communicate via e-mail with the search committee chair, Dr. Ryan Hunt, at

[email protected] .

Applicant Instructions:

Applicants must attach all the above documents. Applicants are required to include contact information for professional references within the application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

EEO STATEMENT

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU is committed to excellence through diversity, has faculty-friendly policies including a partner accommodation program, and a NSF ADVANCE Institutional Transformation grant to increase the advancement of women faculty in science, engineering and math (see https://advance.wsu.edu/  ). This open position is part of WSU’s priority to build a diverse faculty and, as such, female and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521(v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [email protected].

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [email protected] .