Director of Master of Social Work (MSW) Program

The College of Education, Sport & Human Sciences at Washington State University Tri-Cities seeks a visionary leader for the next Director of the Master of Social Work (MSW) Program. The successful candidate is expected to develop a new program in social work at the master's level (MSW) which includes the creation of materials required for the accreditation process through the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).

Requirements

• Develop the new MSW degree proposal following the university process.
• Initiate and lead the CSWE accreditation process including submission of the Candidacy Eligibility Application, Benchmark documents, coordination of site visits, fulfillment of all pre-candidacy requirements.
• Guide and support the development of masters-level field education and community field placements.
• Develop and teach graduate courses in social work.
• Advise and mentor graduate 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.
• Develop, lead and sustain strategic community engagement initiatives with social service agencies across the Tri-Cities and surrounding region.
• Collaborate closely with other appropriate faculty throughout WSU, including but not limited to colleagues with interest and expertise in the applicant's research areas.

Benefits

• Paid sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents
• Retirement
• Deferred compensation
• Optional supplemental retirement accounts