Assistant Teaching Professor - CWTAP
The University of Washington, School of Social Work invites applications for two (2) Full-Time Assistant Teaching Professors in the
Child
Welfare Training and Advancement Program (CWTAP), effective no later than September 16, 2026. Assistant Teaching Professor positions
are
promotable, non-tenurable, and voting eligible. These full-time positions are eligible for multi-year appointments, 1 to 5 years, and
are
renewable. They have a 9-month service period, September 16 through June 15 annually, with up to 2.5 paid months of summer salary based
on
program, curricular and administrative needs. The base salary range for these positions will be $8000 to $9130 per month, commensurate
with
experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. The position is not eligible
for
remote work
Responsibilities:
Teaching Professors at the University of Washington play a central role in fulfilling the
institution鈥檚 educational mission. They design, deliver, and assess instruction across undergraduate and graduate programs, directly
supporting student learning and academic success. Specifically, Assistant Teaching Professors in the Child Welfare Training and Advancement
Program (CWTAP) support the educational operations of CWTAP. The role provides direct supervision and instruction for a unit of CWTAP
participants in their field placement at the designated office of the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF). Faculty provide
graduate and undergraduate level social work education and practice experience for public child welfare employees and prospective employees
through collaboration with the UW Social Work Program and DCYF. These faculty ensure the development of professional social work skills in
students committed to post-MSW service in public child welfare. CWTAP faculty participate in the School's shared governance and provide
leadership for collaborative curriculum, program development, and other initiatives.
As Teaching Professors in the CWTAP, these
faculty focus their work commitments, duties, and responsibilities on classroom 四虎影视 and 四虎影视 relevant to field education in CWTAP
as a core activity and expectation.
Specific Duties Include:
1. Adhering to and Acting Upon Values and Mission of the SSW, the Office of Field Education (OFE) and
CWTAP
鈼 Perform instructional and advising responsibilities in ways that are effective for students with varied educational
histories, identities, and lived experiences.
鈼 Engage in personal reflection, implementation, and integration of inclusive,
ethically grounded social work practice throughout 四虎影视 and work with students, DCYF, and field instructors.
鈼 Effectively relate
to a variety of constituencies, including students, faculty, practicum sites, community groups, and alumni as they impact each group's
interests and concerns related to field education.
鈼 Leverage expertise in social work frameworks that address structural barriers
and experience working with community agencies, government programs, or practicum sites
2.
Teaching CWTAP-Field Education-Related Content
鈼 Actively and purposefully engage in the integration of in-person and online
field and classroom learning with the BASW and MSW degree programs and other student services
鈼 Provide high-quality educational
opportunities for students, including 四虎影视 field-specific courses, seminars, and field-related workshops.
鈼 Participate in the
development, design, coordination, and delivery/四虎影视 of field education curriculum for students
鈼 Develop modalities to center
the integration of classroom learning and practice experience in the field, in collaboration with classroom and field faculty
3. Supporting Students
鈼 Have in-depth knowledge of the BASW and MSW curricula as integrated with
field education and CWTAP.
鈼 Provide advising, mentorship, educational needs assessment, and integration of student learning in the
field and classroom for students
鈼 Assess and identify student educational needs and career goals with appropriate field placements
to meet those needs for students.
鈼 Ensure the timely completion of practicum requirements, including plan development, evaluation of
student field learning outcomes, Learning Contracts, and other requirements, as well as updates of practicum site information.
鈼
Provide ongoing, timely support, mentorship, and ongoing communication to students
鈼 Manage, coordinate, and assess efficacy of
student and practicum placements as accessed through a School-wide, computer database for field education
鈼 Provide educational and
professional career advising for students related to their field education experience
4.
CWTAP Practicum Site and DCYF Field Instructor Engagement
鈼 Assist in the recruitment,
identification, and capacity-building of new and current CWTAP practicum sites
鈼 Advise and assist DCYF in the development of a field
education program for students in placement
鈼 Conduct regular site visits at DCYF with students in practicum placements
鈼
Provide ongoing, timely support, mentorship, and ongoing communication to field instructors and practicum sites
鈼 Provide
high-quality educational and professional development opportunities for DCYF Field Instructors and practicum sites, including 四虎影视
field-specific courses, seminars, workshops, and conference presentations relevant to the educational mission of the field/practicum
experience
鈼 Field instructor support, advising, orientation, liaison, training, and integration of learning objectives in field and
classroom
鈼 Engage in, support, and mediate relationships with students, practicum sites, and DCYF field instructors through a formal
liaison function
鈼 Encourage and engage DCYF Field Instructors and practicum sites to participate in the Field Education Advisory
Council
鈼 Document Title IV E case forms, meetings and correspondence
5. Collaborating with
SSW Colleagues and Programs
鈼 Actively and positively collaborate as a team member in CWTAP and Office of Field Education
governance, program development, curricular initiatives, and other activities
鈼 Work closely and collaboratively with BASW and MSW
programs to ensure integration of field education and course curriculum requirements
鈼 Engage in School of Social Work governance,
program development, curricular and other initiatives (as required of all faculty)
鈼 Engage in and actively participate in UW
governance and other initiatives relevant to field education and social work
鈼 Actively participate in faculty meetings and School of
Social Work Committees
鈼 Seek out and initiate projects, programs, and activities relevant to CWTAP field education and the Field
Faculty role
鈼 Collaborate with CWTAP programs at UW Tacoma and Eastern Washington University
6. Engaging in Scholarly Work
鈼 Engage in scholarship and contribute to knowledge specifically relevant to CWTAP
field education in social work through activities such as the following examples:
- development of new courses, curricula,
course materials or methods relevant to CWTAP field education - develop written manuscripts, blogs, multi-media materials, or other
work for dissemination focused on innovations or research on field education as integral to social work practice, pedagogy, and/or
curricular policy - participation in professional conferences, presenting workshops or papers on field education
- contributions to interdisciplinary 四虎影视 relevant to field education
- participation and leadership in professional associations
representing or relevant to field education - presentations to agencies, students, or community groups regarding field education and
social work
7. Engaging with Communities:
鈼 Participate in community initiatives
and community-based activities relevant to inclusive social work practice/advocacy, field education, and professional social work
8. Other Required Duties:
鈼 This position will be expected to work daily with
computerized data management systems and information technology, including Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and other communication software
鈼
Field Faculty are expected to meet with students, practicum sites, and field instructors, in person and remotely, including some evening and
weekend work throughout Washington State, including need for travel.
鈼 Complete other duties as necessary, as requested by the
Director of CWTAP
Positive factors for consideration include, but are not limited to:
鈼 LICSW or other licensure or certifications relevant to the position
鈼 Experience as a supervisor or program manager within
DCYF
鈼 Experience as a field/practicum instructor, supervising MSW or BSW students as interns, volunteers, or in other training
capacities
Qualifications
鈼 MSW from CSWE accredited program or foreign equivalent
鈼 Five years of
full-time post-MSW practice experience in public child welfare
鈼 Evidence of exemplary record of 四虎影视, training, scholarly
engagement, research, and practice in field education, social work, and/or related discipline
Application
Instructions
The search will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For best consideration, submit
your application by March 25, 2026.
This search is highly competitive and only those candidates who meet the listed requirements will
be considered.
The University of Washington uses Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct faculty recruitments. Applications and/or
other application materials not submitted electronically will not be considered.
All qualified individuals are encouraged to
apply.
Application Materials:
Cover Letter
CV
Contact References
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