Field Instructor/Lecturer in Social Work - CWTAP Spokane and Cheney

Posting Details

Posting Details

Working Title Field Instructor/Lecturer in Social Work - CWTAP Spokane and Cheney Posting Number 2026007FP

Position Information

Classification Code 8209 RCW Exemption Criteria 10 - Academic Personnel EWU Position Number F99220 CUPA Code 44.07 - Social Work FLSA Exempt - Teaching Bargaining Unit UFE % Full Time 100 Salary / Wage Range CUPA Salary Information

The 9-month academic year salary (mid-Sept to mid-June) for this position is $75,131 (minimum) up to $81,000. Where the hired candidate will begin within this range is dependent on education, experience, and skills. This position also has a required a 3-month summer appointment with a salary ranging from $25,044 – $27,000 which is calculated based on the starting salary for the 9-month appointment.

Anticipated Start Date 6/1/2026 Term of Appointment 9 months renewed annually with 3-month summer appointment anticipated Location Spokane and Cheney and/or Moses Lake County Spokane or Grant Project Description

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Project Duration N/A Background Check Yes - Both

Department Information

Level 1 User with Access Bekah Bray, Maria Szep, Paul Weed Responsible HR User Britt Pirker Responsible HR User Email address bpirker@ewu.edu

Position Details

Job Summary

The Eastern Washington University, School of Social Work, Child Welfare Training & Advancement Program (CWTAP) is currently seeking a full-time faculty member at the rank of Lecturer beginning summer quarter 2026 (6/16/2026). This position has a nine-month academic year appointment with an anticipated three-month summer appointment (CWTAP faculty work full-time, year around). This position is anticipated to be on-going and renewed annually dependent on performance, need, and grant funding. The CWTAP has a 25 year history of successful grant renewal. Interested candidates currently working in the Department of Children, Youth & Families (DCYF) or other state service may be eligible for an intergovernmental leave of absence.

The Child Welfare Training & Advancement Program (CWTAP), is a partnership between Eastern Washington University, University of Washington, Alliance for Child Welfare Excellence, and Washington’s Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF). CWTAP’s goal is to enhance professional practice in child welfare, provide educational assistance to current and/or potential social workers who are committed to a career in public child welfare, and to recruit and retain a variety of highly trained social workers with baccalaureate and advanced degrees. CWTAP students complete their practicum in a DCYF child welfare office, the Washington state agency mandated to protect children from abuse and neglect and to provide child welfare services to families. The CWTAP within the EWU School of Social Work provides educational assistance to current and/or potential social workers who are committed to a career in public child welfare and are accepted and enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (BASW) or one of the EWU Master of Social Work (MSW) full or part-time programs.

Eastern’s Spokane MSW part-time program begins new cohort cycles every two years. Eastern’s part-time programs operate on a three-year cycle for each student cohort; during the last two years of the cohort cycle students are in practicum. Eastern’s Cheney full-time program begins new cohorts every fall. Both part-time and full-time programs offer an Advanced Standing option. At this time, we are recruiting to fill one position, to be renewed annually that will support students in the BASW program, Spokane MSW part-time and Cheney full-time programs.

The School of Social Work offers a wide variety and breadth in programs, including full-time BASW and MSW programs, and part-time MSW programs offered at sites throughout Washington State, including advanced standing options. The social work programs prepare students for competency-based generalist and advanced generalist social work practice in both rural and urban communities. Eastern Washington University School of Social Work is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Additionally, the School offers specialized programs through our Center for Aging Studies, Disability Studies, and Addiction Studies Programs. CWTAP Field Instructors (FI’s) work under the supervision of the Director of the EWU IV-E Child Welfare Training & Advancement Program (CWTAP).

See Job Duties section for detailed description of the position’s responsibilities.

EWU is committed to supporting and promoting a workforce that is welcoming to all and encourages applicants of all backgrounds to apply for this position.

Benefits

The 9-month academic year salary (mid-Sept to mid-June) for this position is $75,131 (minimum) up to $81,000. Where the hired candidate will begin within this range is dependent on education, experience, and skills. This position also has a required a 3-month summer appointment with a salary ranging from $25,044 – $27,000 which is calculated based on the starting salary for the 9-month appointment. In addition to the 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/insurance/.

Applications will be accepted until filled, and application review will begin immediately. A three-day notice will be provided prior to closure of recruitment. All materials will be held in strictest confidence; references will not be contacted until candidates have been notified.

Eastern Washington University provides an inclusive, equitable, and transformative learning experience, driving the pursuit of knowledge with affordable academic excellence.

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. As the region’s polytechnic, we are recognized for our distinctive approach to hands-on learning that leads to in-demand careers. EWU’s 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washington’s 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 bachelor’s and master’s 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 ’24-’25 College of Distinction (CoD).

Money magazine recently named EWU as one of its Best Colleges in America 2024.

Tribal Land Acknowledgement

At Eastern Washington University, we are proud to recognize the land of the Spokane Tribe and other tribes that shared the land for fishing and trading. The Spokane Tribe, Coeur d’Alene Tribe, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, the Kalispel Tribe, and the Nez Perce Tribe are integral to the cultural heritage and traditional ethnological knowledge of the land.

Native American heritage is woven into the fabric of our institution, enriching our community through tribal culture, historical teachings, and tribal language, and is embraced daily by students, staff, faculty, and the Eastern Washington community.

At EWU, we are committed to reflecting on and acknowledging the historical injustices of genocide and the forced removal of tribal peoples and all our relatives. EWU recognizes and honors tribal sovereignty and government to government relationships with tribes.

From here forward, EWU will remain committed to supporting, honoring, and recognizing the Native American community and the dynamic contributions that are shared with our university.

Equal Opportunity Statement

EWU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, age, marital status, families with children, protected veteran or military status, HIV or hepatitis C, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, as provided for and to the extent required by state and federal laws.

Conditions of Employment

The preferred start date for this position is 06/22/2026, with a required summer contract to start during the summer of 2026 to meet the demands of the grant.

Position is based at a DCYF office and includes in-classroom teaching as part of its position responsibilities. As a result, this position will not be filled with a candidate who seeks an online only, remote teaching position.

The CWTAP contract is renewed annually, with a track record of over 25 years of successful annual renewals. At this time, we are recruiting to fill one position beginning Academic Year (AY) 2026-2027.

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.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa currently. Sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

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.

After starting employment, employees will complete the required training via Canvas. The Office of Employee Belonging, Development, and Leadership will reach out to you concerning Workplace Belonging training.

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.

Physical Demands Pre-Placement Physical No Hearing Test No Medical Monitoring Post Hire No Protective Equipment

University, local, regional, and state mandates for public and personal protection should be followed as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Master of Social Work (MSW) degree
• Minimum of three (3) years professional post-MSW practice experience in public child welfare, preferably with Washington’s DCYF child welfare program (formerly Children’s Administration)
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.Strong communication skills, both written and verbal with strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated experience and history of culturally competent practice with a variety of communities
• Ability to travel, valid Washington State driver’s license, and reliable transportation. Position requires frequent travel throughout Washington, sometimes requiring overnight stays; with required overnight travel reimbursed at the current per diem rate
• Ability to complete and pass a background check
• Demonstrated ability to apply a responsive and flexible approach that is supportive of the needs including universal access of our students, faculty, staff and the public
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a public child welfare supervisor
• Experience as an Agency Field Instructor (AFI)
• Experience as a Faculty Field Instructor (FFI)
• Experience developing curriculum
• One (1) or more years teaching experience
  
  

Other Skills and Abilities

• Flexibility
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Time Management
• Attention to Detail
  
  

Work Schedule Type Other Work Schedule

Schedule will vary from quarter to quarter to fulfill position’s responsibilities and as teaching schedule varies from quarter to quarter. Some weekends and evenings are required.

Posting Date 02/26/2026 Open Until Further Notice Yes Closing Date Screening to Begin Immediately Special Instructions to Applicants

It is strongly recommended that you print a copy of these instructions and the position posting before you begin to complete the online application, as the instructions will not be viewable once you begin the application process.

Submit your application materials through our online applications portal located here: https://jobs.hr.ewu.edu. If you are unable to submit through the applicant portal, please contact Human Resources Services at (509) 359-2381.

Applications are open and accepted until recruitment is closed. Screening of applications will begin immediately and applications will continue to be screened until recruitment is closed. All materials will be held in strictest confidence; references will not be contacted until candidates have been notified.

Required

Required documentation includes all of the items listed below:

• Cover letter: please describe how you meet each of the required and preferred qualifications
• Curriculum Vitae
• List of Professional References: please include a list of at least three references including names, title, organization name, phone numbers, email addresses, and their connection to you.
• Evidence: Attach evidence of effective teaching to include teaching evaluations if available for the most recent two years. Student evaluations should not include the original evaluation materials; they should be limited to 3rd-party summaries.
• Mission Statement Response: EWU’s mission is to provide an inclusive, equitable, and transformative learning experience, driving the pursuit of knowledge with affordable academic excellence. We are committed to serving first-generation, Pell-eligible students. How would you contribute to this mission?
• Additional optional links: if you have additional documents that serve as evidence of how you meet the qualifications, you may upload those items to the optional links labeled Other Document #1 and Other Document #2.
  
  

Job Duties

% of Time 100 Responsibility / Duty

• Recruit DCYF child welfare employees as applicants for MSW programs and perform general recruiting of non-DCYF students for CWTAP.
• Develop IV-E field placements throughout Regions 1 & 2 and beyond and recruit the best possible Agency Field Instructors to work with students in field.
• Maintain a positive presence in, and relationships with DCYF offices within Regions 1 & 2 and beyond.
• Provide qualified supervision for students located in DCYF child welfare offices throughout Regions 1 & 2 and beyond.
• Ensure non-employee students serve only Title IV-E eligible clients and document assigned Title IV-E cases according to policy.
• Provide practicum advising for BASW and MSW CWTAP students.
• Teach practicum seminar to IV-E students. In seminar, FI’s perform a critical role in helping students make conceptual linkages between classroom and practicum experiences.
• Teach specialized public child welfare course, including regularly revising and updating curriculum.
• Work with Agency Field Instructors to evaluate and grade student competency-based performance in field and seminar.
• Participate in trainings offered by EWU Office of Field and adhere to all EWU Office of Field policies and procedures.
• Work in collaboration with the School of Social Work faculty and staff including off-site personnel (part-time programs).
• Coordinate and attend quarterly CWTAP Advisory Committee, DCYF Management Team, and CWTAP student meetings.
• Attend all policy and practice-related trainings offered by DCYF’s child welfare program.
• Participate in other CWTAP specific meetings and events including planning and delivering annual student conference.
• Prepare students for hire by DCYF’s child welfare program during the last two quarters of their program.
• Promote recruitment of students for job openings within DCYF nearing and upon graduation from BASW and MSW programs.
• Maintain consistent communication with CWTAP Director, and immediately inform CWTAP Director of any challenges.
  
  

Essential Function Indicator Yes

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• List of Professional References
• Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness
• Mission Statement Response
  
  

Optional Documents

• DD214 Form
• Other Document #1
• Other Document #2