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Director, Bachelors of Social Work (BSW)

Title:
404-NN - Director (Academic)

Business Title:
Director, Bachelors of Social Work (BSW)

Additional Titles:

Location:
KADLEC MEDICAL CENTER RICHLAND

Employee Type:
Faculty

Job Family:
Faculty - Academic - Not OT Eligible

Position Details:
The College of Nursing at Washington State University Tri-Cities (WSU Tri-Cities) invites applications for a 12 month career-track faculty position at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor level in Social Work. The successful applicants will be expected to develop a new program in social work at the Bachelors level (BSW) 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 underserved communities.

The Director of the BSW 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 undergraduate level, contribute to professional and university service, and participate broadly in the social work curriculum.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.RANK/SALARY:

This is a full-time, career-track faculty position with a 12-month academic appointment as an Assistant, Associate or Full Professor at the Washington State University Tri-Cities campus in Richland, WA. Appointment, salary, and research startup package are commensurate with qualifications and experience.The position will begin August 16, 2022.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 undergraduate courses in social work
• Advise and mentor undergraduate 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:

• Candidates must be a licensed clinical Social worker holding a MSW from a CSWE accredited institution.
• A minimum of five years' experience in progressive 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.
• Positive factors for consideration include, but are not limited to, demonstrated service experience on campus, in professional organizations, agencies or in their communities.
• Excellent communication abilities in written and verbal forms

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Doctoral degree in social work or related field
• 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 undergraduate 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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Ideally, 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.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:

In accordance with Washington State Governor's Proclamation 21.14.3, as a condition of employment, you must be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation by time of hire. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving their last shot in a vaccine series. Full vaccination status or an approved accommodation will be verified prior to your first day of work. Should you not be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation you will not be able to start employment with WSU. Information regarding vaccine verification and/or requesting a medical/religious accommodation is available at https://hrs.wsu.edu/covid-19/vax-verification/. Please contact HRS at [email protected] or 509-335-4521 if you have questions.

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/

Monthly Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
FTE: 100%
Tenure Track: Yes
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent

Screening Begin Date: This position has been posted as open until filled with the screening of applications beginning on June 16th, 2022.

Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
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-mail and telephone number
  
• 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, Christina Chacon [email protected].

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].

Time Type:
Full time

Position Term:
12 Month

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].

To apply, visit https://wsu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WSU_Jobs/job/Richland-WA/Director--Bachelors-of-Social-Work--BSW-_R-5956

Washington State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educator and Employer.





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