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

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 spring quarter 2026 (3/16/2026), with the potential for a summer adjunct contract starting during summer 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.

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

Job Duties:

2. Recruit DCYF child welfare employees as applicants for MSW programs and perform general recruiting of non-DCYF students for CWTAP.
3. 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.
4. Maintain a positive presence in, and relationships with DCYF offices within Regions 1 & 2 and beyond.
5. Provide qualified supervision for students located in DCYF child welfare offices throughout Regions 1 & 2 and beyond.
6. Ensure non-employee students serve only Title IV-E eligible clients and document assigned Title IV-E cases according to policy.
7. Provide practicum advising for BASW and MSW CWTAP students.
8. 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.
9. Teach specialized public child welfare course, including regularly revising and updating curriculum.
10. Work with Agency Field Instructors to evaluate and grade student competency-based performance in field and seminar.
11. Participate in trainings offered by EWU Office of Field and adhere to all EWU Office of Field policies and procedures.
12. Work in collaboration with the School of Social Work faculty and staff including off-site personnel (part-time programs).
13. Coordinate and attend quarterly CWTAP Advisory Committee, DCYF Management Team, and CWTAP student meetings.
14. Attend all policy and practice-related trainings offered by DCYF’s child welfare program.
15. Participate in other CWTAP specific meetings and events including planning and delivering annual student conference.
16. Prepare students for hire by DCYF’s child welfare program during the last two quarters of their program.
17. Promote recruitment of students for job openings within DCYF nearing and upon graduation from BASW and MSW programs.
18. Maintain consistent communication with CWTAP Director, and immediately inform CWTAP Director of any challenges.

Percent of Time: 100

Conditions of Employment:

The preferred start date for this position is 03/16/2026, with potential for an adjunct contract to start during the summer of 2026 to meet the demands of the grant.

Position is based at a DCYF Spokane 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 on-line 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.

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.

Posting Date: 02/26/2026
Open Until Further Notice: Yes