Job Details

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.

Responsibilities

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 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).
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

Full-time faculty are expected to have a sufficient campus presence to conduct meetings with students, conduct college business, and fulfill college service obligations.

Minimum 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.

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 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.

Salary and Appointment

The 2026-27 Master's degree salary for a full-time, non-tenure track Bachelor of Social Work (BASSW) instructor for Fall Quarter 2026 begins at $89,214.00 (additional degrees, experience, and state-funded and negotiated increases may increase the actual starting salary); 174-day annual contract.

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).

Whatcom Community College is a qualified employer for the PSLF program.

Start Date

Fall quarter 2026. Quarter begins on September 22nd, 2026.

Application Due Date

For guaranteed consideration, application packets should be received by Thursday, June 25th 2026 at 5:00 pm. Position open until filled.