Full-Time Non-Tenure Track, Bachelor of Social Work (BASSW) Instructor (Bellingham)

Whatcom Community College (WCC) seeks candidates who strive to achieve WCC's core themes-achieving success, building community, advancing equity, and enhancing effectiveness-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. This work is a lifelong process and 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. FACULTY AT WHATCOM 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. Responsibilities: The Bachelors of Social Work program prepares students for transfer, employment, or continued education in social work and coordinates the practicum education component of the Bachelor of Applied Science in Social Work (BASSW) program. The BASSW program is in candidacy for accreditation with CSWE as of June 2025, making it the first community college to ever achieve this in the entire U.S. The successful applicant is expected to: -Teach 15 credits each quarter across the BASSW curriculum as assigned. -Coordinate the practicum education component of the Bachelor of Applied Science in Social Work (BASSW) program to include, but not limited to, recruitment of agency placements, training of practicum instructors, preparation of students for placement, oversight of student work in placements, and teaching practicum seminar class. -Participate in the CSWE accreditation process in collaboration with the BASSW Program Director. -Perform additional assigned tasks to enhance the quality of the BASSW program. -Develop and deliver face-to-face and hybrid instruction as assigned. -Collaborate with the BASSW Program Director in curriculum design, instruction, and evaluation. -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 -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. Minimum Qualifications: -A Master's degree in social work (MSW) from a Council on Social Work Education accredited institution. -2 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. Preferred Qualifications: -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 clinical licensure in Washington State. -Experience working as a BSW Field Director in a CSWE accredited program. -Experience as a field supervisor for BSW or MSW students in practicum/internship. -Knowledge and understanding of Universal Design for Learning and accessibility. -Outstanding communication, written and teaching skills. -Experience in curriculum design and development. Salary and Appointment: -This is a full-time, non-tenure track, AFT (American Federation of Teachers) represented position. -The 2025-26 Master's degree salary for a full-time, non-tenure track Bachelor of Social Work (BASSW) instructor for winter quarter 2026 begins at $85,555.00 (additional degrees, experience, and state-funded and negotiated increases will increase the actual starting salary); 174-day annual contract. -This appointment is for 5 quarters (W26, SP26, FA26, W27, SP27). A full-time tenure track faculty search is anticipated during the 26-27 academic year to begin following the end of the non-tenure track position appointment. Benefit Package: -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. -Full-time employees may qualify for Washington State Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML) benefit. Start Date: -Monday January 5th, 2026. Winter quarter begins on Wednesday, January 7th, 2026. Application Due Date: -For guaranteed consideration, application packets should be received by Monday, October 13th, 2025 at 5:00 pm. Position open until filled. How To Apply A completed application consists of an online application and: -Letter of application detailing relevant experience and how the applicant is prepared to meet the duties of the position. -Diversity statement that responds to the following question (1 page max). Whatcom Community College has a strategic plan core theme to advance equity. Describe ways in which you have actively engaged and demonstrated a commitment to promoting the success of diverse students or employees. -Current resume. -Unofficial Transcripts for all earned degrees; official transcripts required prior to the official start date. -List of five recent professional references with contact information. To apply please visit us at: https://www.whatcom.edu/job-info