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Lecturer - Faculty Field Liaison/Associate Director of Field - Social Work
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Position Number: 5720902
Location: Cheney, WA
Position Type: Liberal Arts - Social Work

Lecturer - Faculty Field Liaison/Associate Director of Field - Social Work

About Eastern Washington University:

Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. EWUs 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washingtons second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building, the SIERR building which is a hub for research, development and advancement of health sciences, and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelors and masters degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.

Eastern Washington University has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by Colleges of Distinction, a nationally trusted resource guide for college-bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a 22-23 College of Distinction (CoD).

Money magazine recently named EWU as one of its Best Colleges in America 2023.

Tribal Land Acknowledgement
Eastern Washington University resides within the traditional homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region. This land holds their cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this place-the knowledge that comes from the land.

Job Summary:

The School of Social Work at Eastern Washington University is currently seeking a Faculty Field Liaison/Associate Director of Field at the rank of Lecturer. The start date for this position is 01/02/2025. This position has a nine-month academic year appointment with potential for summer appointment for assistant director duties. The contract is renewable annually dependent on performance, need, and funding.

Eastern is a growing and dynamic public university co-located in Cheney and Spokane with an enrollment of over 10,000 students. We offer over 140 areas of study and 45 graduate programs. The School of Social Work is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and includes a full-time BASW and MSW program, MSW programs located at sites throughout Washington state, the Center for Aging Studies, Disability Studies, Addiction Studies, Children Studies, and the Alliance for Child Welfare Excellence, a state-wide training partnership with the University of Washington and the Washington Childrens Administration. The School has a long standing partnership with the State of Washington Childrens Administration.

The School is a part of the College of Professional Programs, which offers opportunities for creative interdisciplinary teaching and research. The BASW and MSW programs prepare students for generalist and advanced generalist social work practice in both rural and urban communities, offering elective courses in such areas of practice as behavioral health, aging, child welfare, healthcare, disabilities, and domestic violence.

See Job Duties section for detailed description of the positions responsibilities.

The expected salary upon hire is $56,759. In addition to salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees and eligible family members, discounted EWU sports tickets, full access to our campus workout facilities at a minimum fee and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits/

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EWU is committed to supporting and promoting a diverse workforce and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.

EWU expands opportunities for personal transformation through excellence in learning.

Required Qualifications:

To be considered qualified for this position, you must meet the minimum qualifications defined below:

An MSW degree from a CSWE accredited program or the international equivalent;
A minimum of two years post-MSW degree direct social work practice experience;
A minimum of two years field instruction or similar experience in a CSWE accredited program;
Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching, which may be evidenced by providing training or supervision in the workplace;
Must have a valid drivers license and transportation;
Demonstrated ability to apply a culturally responsive and flexible approach that is supportive to diverse needs, including universal accessibility, of our students, faculty, staff, and the public.

Preferred Qualifications:

Practice experience which is supported by a record of accomplishments that address the following needs:
- Leadership, supervision and/or administration for agency and community practice in any practice setting;
- Children, youth and families in any practice setting including child welfare;
- Micro practice with advanced clinical knowledge and skills in a behavioral health or healthcare practice settings;
- Gerontology/Aging.

Other Skills and Abilities:

Flexibility
Collaboration
Communication
Teamwork
Time Management
Attention to Detail

Job Duties:
The successful candidate for this position will spend approximately 50% of the time fulfilling Associate Director of Field Duties and approximately 50% of the time fulfilling Faculty Field Liaison Duties.

The duties of the Associate Director of Field include curriculum development, training, student advising and discipline, and community and student interaction in the BASW and MSW programs. The Associate Director shall engage in trainings and meetings with faculty, staff and students at all programs based on student need and need for field agency support. The Associate Director shall be a member of the field committee.

The Associate Director of Field Education has primary and direct authority as liaison for the Director of Field Education and all field education programs and the Office of Field Education, subject to the administrative supervisory authority of the Director of Field Education. All activities connected to the role shall be exercised by the Associate Field Director with the contemporaneous reporting of such role to the Director of Field Education and the Chair/Director.

Associate Director of Field Education Duties for Curriculum Development and Implementationa) Working closely with the Director of Field Education, the Associate Director of Field Education is responsible for field curriculum development.
b) The Associate Director will monitor with the Chair/Director and Program Directors the integration of the CSWE EPAS into field experience and the implementation of best practices in work in the community.c) The Associate Director will participate in the development of policies and practices related to field curriculum and in the development and implementation of assessment tools to evaluate field practices.d) The Associate Director will also contribute to the review and refinement of the BASW and MSW Field Manuals on an annual basis. This review shall focus on clarity and congruence with the BASW and MSW program objectives, CSWE EPAS, School Policies and Procedures, and EWU Policies and Procedures relating to students.
e) The Associate Director will aid in the development of training for students and field instructors in accordance with applicable CSWE EPAS, as well as the BASW and MSW program objectives

Associate Director of Field Education Duties for Student Advising, Monitoring and Disciplinea) The Associate Director of Field, working closely with the Field Director, interviews students entering field practicum to determine a fit between student learning needs and practicum.

b) The Associate Director will collaborate with the Director of Field Education to prepare full-time students for practicum and place and monitor students in practicum agencies.c) The Associate Director will also offer field seminars periodically as needed, including make-up seminars at the end of each quarter.d) The Associate Director will teach or co-teach practicum prepe) The Associate Director will collaborate with the Director of Field to act as a point of contact for students currently in the field and will work closely with the Field Director to address agency, field instructor, and/or student performance issues. The duties of the Faculty Field Liaison (FFL) include:

Instruct full-time students in BASW and MSW practicum seminars,a) Providing consultation to Agency Field Instructors and students to ensure integration between classroom and field. conducts the site visits with the student and agencies and determines the students final grade.b) Providing consultation to Agency Field Instructors about the BASW and MSW curriculum and the educational planning for assessment of student mastery of core competencies.c) Responding promptly to Agency Field Instructors and students to problem-solve and implement changes in student field practice and field teaching when appropriate and provide feedback regarding progress in student learning and practice competence.d) Reviewing and approving students quarterly evaluations, ensuring that they are successfully demonstrating competency.Percent of Time: 100
Conditions of Employment:

To be considered eligible for appointment into the position, applicants must be available and able to start in the position no later than 01/02/2024.
This position, during the course of university employment will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value; as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment.
All new employees must comply with EWU Immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.
All new faculty and staff are required to complete DEI/Title IX/Hazing Training for employees. This should be completed as soon as possible, but no later than the first few weeks of your hire. You can access the online training here or complete the training in person or via Zoom. In person and Zoom training opportunities will be posted on InsideEWU and are listed on Human Resources site https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/training-resources/.
Note: Interviews might be conducted via Zoom (camera must be enabled). If so, candidates must be able to demonstrate competence using Zoom and other technologies.

Salary Information:

The expected salary upon hire is $56,759.

Posting Date: 10/11/2024
Open Until Further Notice: Yes
Closing Date:
Screening to Begin: Immediately

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Submit your application materials through our online applications portal provided below. If you are unable to submit through the applicant portal, please contact Human Resources Services at (509) 359-2381.

To apply, visit https://jobs.hr.ewu.edu/postings/12993

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