Social Work Assistant/Associate Professor (Career Track)

Available Title(s):

158-NN_FACULTY - Teaching Assistant Professor - Career, 159-NN_FACULTY - Teaching Associate Professor - Career, 164-NN_FACULTY - Clinical Assistant Professor - Career, 165-NN_FACULTY - Clinical Associate Professor - Career

Business Title:

Social Work Assistant/Associate Professor (Career Track)

Employee Type:

Faculty

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

Position Details:

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions at the Assistant Professor-Career level and/or at the Associate Professor-Career level.

Summary of Duties:

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.

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 1,500 students who are served by nearly 90 full-time and 150 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.

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 difference and are deeply committed to closing equity gaps where they exist.  We are proud that almost half of our students are 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 newly developing Social Work program within the College of Nursing at Washington State University invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, career-track Assistant or Associate Professor position in Richland, Washington at our Tri-Cities campus. This position will have a primary focus on teaching and course content development that aligns with accreditation requirements. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will begin Fall 2024. This position will be based at our Tri-Cities campus with the expectation of being on campus weekly.

This position is expected to be located in Tri-Cities, WA.

Required Qualifications – Teaching Assistant or Teaching Associate Professor:

• An earned Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW)

• A minimum of two years of full-time practice post master’s degree

• Candidates must have and maintain an independent clinical social worker license in Washington State holding a MSW from a CSWE accredited institution by time of hire. Those who are eligible for licensure in Washington State within 6 months will be considered.

• Demonstrated excellent communication abilities in written and verbal forms.

• Demonstrated service experience in one or more of the following: in academia, in professional organizations, agencies or in their communities.

• Proven or potential for successful teaching and instruction. 

Additional Required Qualifications - Teaching Associate Professor:

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

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Required Qualifications – Clinical Assistant or Clinical Associate Professor:

• An earned Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW)

• An earned PhD, DSW or doctoral degree in social work or related field

• A minimum of two years of full-time practice post master’s degree

• Candidates must have and maintain an independent clinical social worker license in Washington State holding a MSW from a CSWE accredited institution by time of hire. Those who are eligible for licensure in Washington State within 6 months will be considered.

• Demonstrated excellent communication abilities in written and verbal forms.

• Demonstrated service experience in one or more of the following: in academia, in professional organizations, agencies or in their communities.

• Proven or potential for successful teaching and instruction. 

Additional Required Qualifications - Clinical Associate Professor:

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

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Preferred Qualifications - All Ranks, Teaching or Clinical Career track:

• PhD or doctoral degree in social work or related field

• 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.

• Ideally, candidates will reflect the teacher-scholar model with demonstrated passion for teaching and enthusiasm for research that involves undergraduate and graduate students.

• Demonstrated experience managing field experiences for undergraduate social work programs.

Additional Information:

Area/College:

WSU Tri-Cities College of Nursing

Department Name:

Foundational Practice & Community-Based Care

City, State, Zip:

Richland, WA 99354

This position is on-site and is expected to have a regular, weekly presence at the WSU Tri-Cities Campus.

Department Link:

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

Annual Salary prorated to 9 Months:

Assistant Professor Rank: $71,750.00 - $77, 388.00

Associate Professor Rank: $81,488.00 - $87,125.00

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 visit: https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-Benefit-Overview-for-Faculty-and-AP.pdf

Find total compensation information here: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/ .

Overtime Eligibility:

Not eligible

FTE:

100%

Position Type:

This is a full-time, career-track faculty position with a 9-month, subject to annual renewable, academic appointment as an Assistant OR Associate Professor. Position term is expected to be 9 month, August 16 - May 15.

Tenure Track:

No

Posting Close Date:

Applicants must submit their completed application by April 28, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.

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 Instructions:

Please upload all documents in the “Resume/CV” section of your application. External candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/CV” section of your application. Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application.

Required Documents:

Applicants must upload the following documents to their online application. 

• Curriculum Vitae/Resume

• Cover Letter

• Statement of Teaching Philosophy/Approach

• Contact information for three references

Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible.

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

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] .