Tenure Track Faculty, Bachelor of Social Work; BASSW Director

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.

Being a faculty member at Whatcom offers the opportunity to advance equitable student outcomes and eliminate equity gaps. To further this end, faculty have regular opportunities for professional development, collaboration with colleagues, and engagement in workshops and learning communities. These opportunities contribute to professional advancement at the College, as well as personal growth.

The Bachelor of Social Work (BASSW) program prepares students for transfer, employment, and continued education in the field of social work and related human service professions. The program provides students with a strong foundation in social work theory, ethics, advocacy, cultural responsiveness, and evidence‑based practice.

The successful applicant is expected to:

• 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 work 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.

Full‑time faculty are expected to have a sufficient campus presence to conduct meetings with students, conduct college business, and fulfill college service obligations. This includes a presence for face‑to‑face office hours, as appropriate for the course, college meetings, Opening Week and other scheduled in‑service days, and departmental or committee meetings.

• 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.

• Doctorate or Ph.D in Social Work.
• Clinical social work experience.
• Documented effective teaching experience at the bachelor's level.
• Commitment to anti‑racist and anti‑oppressive pedagogical methods.
• Experience with the CSWE accreditation or reaffirmation process.
• Clinical licensure (LICSW, LCSW) or eligibility for licensure in Washington State.
• Experience working in a CSWE accredited program.
• Knowledge and understanding of Universal Design for Learning and accessibility.
• Outstanding communication, written and teaching skills.
• Experience in curriculum design and development.

The 2026‑27 Master's degree salary for a full‑time, non‑tenure track Bachelor of Social Work (BASSW) instructor for…