Lecturer-Field Instructor for School of Social Work- CWTAP Everett

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 summer quarter 2026 (6/16/2026). 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 highly trained, diverse 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 Everett 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. At this time, we are recruiting to fill one position, to be renewed annually that will support students in the Everett MSW part-time and support the statewide CWTAP as a whole.

The School of Social Work offers diversity and breadth in programs, including full-time BASW and MSW programs, and part-time MSW programs offered at sites throughout Washington State, including advance 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.

EWU is committed to supporting and promoting a workforce that is welcoming to all and encourages applicants of all backgrounds to apply for this position.

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.

In addition to the salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees and eligible family members, discounted EWU sports tickets, full access to our campus workout facilities at a minimum fee and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits/insurance/

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
• 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
• 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 an Agency Field Instructor (AFI)
• Experience as a Faculty Field Instructor (FFI)
• Supervisory experience in public child welfare.
• Experience developing curriculum
• One (1) or more years of teaching experience

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Flexibility
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Time Management
• Attention to Detail

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 DCYF Regions 3, 4, and beyond and recruit the best possible Agency Field Instructors to work with students in the field.
4. Maintain a positive presence in, and relationships with DCYF offices within Regions 3, 4 and beyond.
5. Provide qualified supervision for students located in DCYF child welfare offices throughout Regions 3, 4 and beyond.
6. Ensure non-employee MSW students serve only Title IV-E eligible clients and document assigned Title IV-E cases according to policy and that BASW students only complete IV-E activities.
7. Provide practicum advising for MSW CWTAP students, with the potential to advise BASW 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 06/16/2026, with a required summer contract to start during the summer of 2026 to meet the demands of the grant.

Position is based at a DCYF 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 online 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: 05/01/2026
Open Until Further Notice: Yes
Screening to Begin: Immediately

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Submit your application materials through our online applications portal provided below. If you are unable to submit through the applicant portal, please contact Human Resources Services at (509) 359-2381.