Career-Track, Teaching | Assistant, Associate or Full Professor | Bachelor of Social Work
Apply NowCompany: Washington State University
Location: Richland, WA 99352
Description:
Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
June 1, 2025
If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s):
158-NN_FACULTY - Teaching Assistant Professor - Career, 159-NN_FACULTY - Teaching Associate Professor - Career, 160-NN_FACULTY - Teaching Professor - Career, 164-NN_FACULTY - Clinical Assistant Professor - Career, 165-NN_FACULTY - Clinical Associate Professor - Career, 166-NN_FACULTY - Clinical Professor - Career, 396-NN_FACULTY - New Teaching Track - Pre-Academic Year
Business Title:
Career-Track, Teaching | Assistant, Associate or Full Professor | Bachelor of Social Work
Employee Type:
Faculty (+) (Fixed Term)
Position Term:
9 Month
Position Details:
THE OPPORTUNITY:
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, Associate, or Full Professor faculty position in Richland, Washington on our Tri-Cities campus.
This position will have a primary focus on teaching and course content development that aligns with accreditation requirements of the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). It is anticipated that the successful candidate will begin Fall 2025.
Career Track Teaching Faculty whose primary responsibility is teaching or student advising and with little or no additional expectations in research, scholarship, creative activity, leadership, or academic service. Faculty with a teaching appointment will often have large teaching commitments according to their assignment and contract. In some colleges, teaching may involve teaching in a clinical setting. All career track appointments should align with current Washington Administrative Code Regulations (WAC 250-61-100). Suitable Qualifications are an appropriate earned degree and experience related to the position.
This position will be based on our Tri-Cities campus with the expectation that the candidate will be on campus.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS - All Teaching Ranks :
ADDITIONAL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS - Teaching Associate Professor:
ADDITIONAL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS - Teaching Full Professor:
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - All Teaching Ranks:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS - All Clinical Teaching Ranks:
ADDITIONAL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS - Clinical Teaching Associate Professor:
ADDITIONAL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS - Clinical Teaching Full Professor:
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- All Clinical Teaching Ranks:
Additional Information:
9-Month Academic Year Salary:
Career Assistant Professor Rank:
$73,185.00 without doctoral; $78,935.25 with doctoral degree
Career Associate Professor Rank:
$83,117.25 without doctoral; $88,867.50 with doctoral degree
Career Professor Rank:
$96,186.00 with doctoral degree
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.
Benefits: 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, optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.
Area/College:
College of Nursing/Social Work Program
About Social Work Program in the College of Nursing:
https://tricities.wsu.edu/nursing/social-work/
Location:
WSU Tri-Cities Campus
FTE: 100%
Appointment: Career-Track, Fixed Term, Temporary appointment
Term: 9-month academic year, beginning August 16, 2025 through May 15, 2026.
Application Instructions:
Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.
External candidates: upload all documents in the "Application Document" section of your application.
Current WSU Employees (internal candidates): before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the "Resume/Cover Letter" section of your application.
Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.
Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.
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.
WSU and Tri-Cities Campus Information:
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.
Time Type:
Full time
Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities.
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 hrs@wsu.edu.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
In matters of admission, employment, housing or services, or in the educational programs or activities it operates, WSU does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin, physical disability, mental disability, sensory disability, use of a trained service animal, age, religion, creed, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, honorably discharged veteran, member of the military, or immigration or citizenship status except as authorized by federal or state law, regulation, or government contract.
Inquiries about the application of federal and state laws and regulations (including inquiries regarding the application of Title IX, ADA/Section 504, and implementing regulations), as well as reports and complaints of discrimination and harassment, can be made verbally or in writing to WSU's Compliance and Civil Rights, the Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights, or both.
More information, resources, and contact information are available here: https://ccr.wsu.edu/notice-of-nondiscrimination/
June 1, 2025
If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s):
158-NN_FACULTY - Teaching Assistant Professor - Career, 159-NN_FACULTY - Teaching Associate Professor - Career, 160-NN_FACULTY - Teaching Professor - Career, 164-NN_FACULTY - Clinical Assistant Professor - Career, 165-NN_FACULTY - Clinical Associate Professor - Career, 166-NN_FACULTY - Clinical Professor - Career, 396-NN_FACULTY - New Teaching Track - Pre-Academic Year
Business Title:
Career-Track, Teaching | Assistant, Associate or Full Professor | Bachelor of Social Work
Employee Type:
Faculty (+) (Fixed Term)
Position Term:
9 Month
Position Details:
THE OPPORTUNITY:
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, Associate, or Full Professor faculty position in Richland, Washington on our Tri-Cities campus.
This position will have a primary focus on teaching and course content development that aligns with accreditation requirements of the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). It is anticipated that the successful candidate will begin Fall 2025.
Career Track Teaching Faculty whose primary responsibility is teaching or student advising and with little or no additional expectations in research, scholarship, creative activity, leadership, or academic service. Faculty with a teaching appointment will often have large teaching commitments according to their assignment and contract. In some colleges, teaching may involve teaching in a clinical setting. All career track appointments should align with current Washington Administrative Code Regulations (WAC 250-61-100). Suitable Qualifications are an appropriate earned degree and experience related to the position.
This position will be based on our Tri-Cities campus with the expectation that the candidate will be on campus.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS - All Teaching Ranks :
- Hold an MSW from a CSWE-accredited institution
- A minimum of two (2) years of full-time, post-MSW practice experience
- Demonstrated service experience on campus, in professional organizations, agencies or in their communities.
- Excellent communication abilities in written and verbal forms
ADDITIONAL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS - Teaching Associate Professor:
- 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 - Teaching Full Professor:
- Currently serving in the rank of a Full Professor or equivalent at a post-secondary institution, or
- At least five (5) years 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 - All Teaching Ranks:
- Hold a PhD or DSW from an accredited institution, and an MSW from a CSWE-accredited program
- Be licensed as a clinical social worker in Washington or able to obtain Washington State LICSW credential within twelve (12) months of hire
- Education experience, including the use of multiple digital or technology-supported teaching/learning platforms and mechanisms
- Expertise in accreditation processes within social work
- 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
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS - All Clinical Teaching Ranks:
- Hold a PhD or DSW from an accredited institution, and an MSW from a CSWE-accredited program
- Be licensed as a clinical social worker in Washington or able to obtain Washington State LICSW credential within twelve (12) months of hire
- A minimum of two (2) years of full-time post-MSW practice experience
- Demonstrated service experience on campus, in professional organizations, agencies or in their communities.
- Excellent communication abilities in written and verbal forms
ADDITIONAL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS - Clinical Teaching Associate Professor:
- 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 - Clinical Teaching Full Professor:
- Currently serving in the rank of a Full Professor or equivalent at a post-secondary institution, or
- At least five (5) years 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- All Clinical Teaching Ranks:
- Education experience, including the use of multiple digital or technology-supported teaching/learning platforms and mechanisms
- Expertise in accreditation processes within social work
- 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
Additional Information:
9-Month Academic Year Salary:
Career Assistant Professor Rank:
$73,185.00 without doctoral; $78,935.25 with doctoral degree
Career Associate Professor Rank:
$83,117.25 without doctoral; $88,867.50 with doctoral degree
Career Professor Rank:
$96,186.00 with doctoral degree
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.
Benefits: 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, optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.
Area/College:
College of Nursing/Social Work Program
About Social Work Program in the College of Nursing:
https://tricities.wsu.edu/nursing/social-work/
Location:
WSU Tri-Cities Campus
FTE: 100%
Appointment: Career-Track, Fixed Term, Temporary appointment
Term: 9-month academic year, beginning August 16, 2025 through May 15, 2026.
Application Instructions:
Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.
- Resume
- Cover Letter
External candidates: upload all documents in the "Application Document" section of your application.
Current WSU Employees (internal candidates): before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the "Resume/Cover Letter" section of your application.
Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.
Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.
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.
WSU and Tri-Cities Campus Information:
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.
Time Type:
Full time
Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities.
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 hrs@wsu.edu.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
In matters of admission, employment, housing or services, or in the educational programs or activities it operates, WSU does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin, physical disability, mental disability, sensory disability, use of a trained service animal, age, religion, creed, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, honorably discharged veteran, member of the military, or immigration or citizenship status except as authorized by federal or state law, regulation, or government contract.
Inquiries about the application of federal and state laws and regulations (including inquiries regarding the application of Title IX, ADA/Section 504, and implementing regulations), as well as reports and complaints of discrimination and harassment, can be made verbally or in writing to WSU's Compliance and Civil Rights, the Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights, or both.
More information, resources, and contact information are available here: https://ccr.wsu.edu/notice-of-nondiscrimination/