Full Time, Tenure Track Faculty, Bachelor of Social Work (BASSW) Director

About The College

Whatcom Community College (WCC) is a public associate and applied baccalaureate degree granting institution with an accomplished faculty and staff who serve 7,604 students annually on its beautiful 72-acre campus in Bellingham, Washington.

Whatcom offers transfer degrees, applied baccalaureate degrees, professional and technical training programs, basic education, job skills, and community and continuing education classes. Programs and courses are offered through in-person, hybrid, and online modalities to promote access for a diverse student population.

The College is committed to equal opportunity and believes diversity of experiences and cultures enrich our campus community. The College is accredited by The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. For more information about WCC, please visit www.whatcom.edu

About Our Community

The campus is located in Bellingham (population 95,960). Bellingham showcases a strong commitment to education and is regularly rated on "best of the Northwest" lists. Bellingham is midway between Seattle, WA and Vancouver, B.C. Canada.

The city is surrounded by the rural landscape of Whatcom County (population 226,850), which is home to a thriving network of farms and scenic wilderness. As you explore our community, you'll discover historic neighborhoods, waterfront cities, farmlands and mountain towns all within a few dozen miles of each other. Bellingham and Whatcom County are known for their outdoor activities. Whether your idea of fun is visiting galleries, watching live theater, kayaking, hiking, snowboarding, or unwinding with a good book, you'll love Bellingham and Whatcom County. To learn more about Bellingham, please visit: http://www.bellingham.org

General Description of Work

Whatcom Community College (WCC) is looking for candidates who strive to create a thriving learning community that supports excellence, opportunity, and equity for students, faculty and staff. WCC is focused on building a community of respect, sustainability and inclusivity through secure, welcoming, and engaging learning environments that encourage and support the academic and personal success of WCC students. Understanding this work is a lifelong process, the opportunities at WCC offer individuals the ability and means to seek personal and professional growth on and off campus in an area known for its beauty and culture.

Responsibilities

• Teach 15 credits each quarter across the BASSW curriculum as assigned.
• Serve as Program Director through the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
• Serve as the Program Lead per Whatcom Community College's faculty negotiated agreement for the BASSW program.
• Provide leadership and oversight for the BASSW program in alignment with Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accreditation standards and institutional goals.
• Lead and coordinate the CSWE accreditation process, including assessment, reporting, continuous quality improvement, and compliance activities.
• Participate in the CSWE accreditation process in collaboration with the BASSW faculty.
• Lead the admissions and applications process for prospective students and working closely with the Academic Advising department.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to faculty and students within the BASSW program.
• Perform additional assigned tasks to enhance the quality of the BASSW program.
• Develop and deliver face-to-face and hybrid instruction as assigned.
• Develop and support creative strategies for student recruitment, retention, and completion.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the NASW Code of Ethics.
• Engage in college and/or community service.

Qualifications

• A Master's degree in social work (MSW) from a Council on Social Work Education accredited institution.
• Two years of full-time post MSW practice experience.
• Ability to use educational technologies, including technologies for skills lab, classroom instruction, and online instruction.
• Ability to engage with diverse groups and commitment to diversity across age, gender, socioeconomic status, ethnicity, language, cultural, national origin.

Benefits

The position comes with a full benefits package, including health, dental, life, long-term disability insurance and a retirement plan. Accrues 7 hours per month sick leave while on contract (10 months).

*Additionally, as a Washington State, public higher education institution, WCC offers the following:

• Whatcom Community College is a qualified employer for the PSLF program. If you work for the College full time, have had Direct Loans and are on an eligible repayment plan, you are eligible to apply.
• Full-time employees are eligible to apply and participate in the Whatcom Community College Employee Tuition Program, which provides a tuition waiver for available and eligible WCC courses.

How To Apply

A completed application consists of an online application and:

• A letter of application detailing relevant experience and how the applicant is prepared to meet the duties of the position.
• A values statement that responds to the following prompt: Short Reflection (1 page max): One of the core values of this institution is building an inclusive and supportive campus. This core value is reflected in our strategic plan, goals, and the work that we do every day. Please describe your experience in building an inclusive environment that supports a sense of belonging.
• A current resume.
• Unofficial Transcripts for all earned degrees; official transcripts required prior to the official start date.
• A list of five recent professional references with contact information.