Assistant Professor-Tenure-Track Joint Addiction Studies and Social Work Appointment
Eastern Washington University

Cheney, Kansas

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Assistant Professor-Tenure-Track Joint Addiction Studies and Social Work Appointment

About Eastern Washington University:
Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. EWU’s 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washington’s second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelor’s and master’s degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.

Tribal Land Acknowledgement
Eastern Washington University resides within the traditional homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region. This land holds their cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this place—the knowledge that comes from the land.

Job Summary:
The School of Social Work at Eastern Washington University is currently seeking a faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor for the 2023-2024 academic school year. This is a tenure-track position with a nine-month academic year appointment with potential for summer teaching assignments.

Eastern Washington University serves a diverse student population including a large percentage of first generation college students. Additionally, EWU is working toward becoming a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI).

The School of Social Work is a part of the College of Professional Programs, which offers opportunities for creative interdisciplinary teaching and research. The School of Social Work includes both MSW and BASW social work programs. In addition to programs in social work, the School includes Addiction Studies, Disability Studies, Children's Studies, and Aging Studies. The individual selected for this position would have a joint appointment with social work and addiction studies and would teach in both programs. The teaching assignments would generally be 50% in Addiction Studies and 50% in Social Work. This may be adjusted to meet the changing needs of the programs.

Addiction Studies is accredited by NASAC (National Addiction Studies Accreditation Commission) and is a multidisciplinary program that provides university-level education valuable for students in all disciplines, particularly those students interested in substance use disorder treatment and prevention. Our program currently offers multiple degree options at the undergraduate and graduate levels. All Addiction Studies program courses are offered completely online.

The BASW and MSW programs are accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). These programs prepare students for generalist and advanced generalist social work practice in both rural and urban communities, offering elective courses in such areas of practice as behavioral health, aging, child welfare, healthcare, disabilities, and domestic violence. Social Work courses are offered in person in Cheney and Spokane. We also have part-time hybrid MSW programs based in Spokane and Everett, WA.
Responsibilities:
Successful candidates will have teaching responsibilities in the Addiction Studies, BASW, and MSW programs. The faculty member is expected to teach courses at the undergraduate and the graduate levels. The teaching assignments will include online, hybrid, and in-person. Online and hybrid courses require proficiency or willingness to learn to develop and teach courses using the university's online platform and to employ online teaching methods and tools. There could be travel to different teaching sites in Cheney, Spokane and Everett, WA. All faculty are expected to actively participate in assessment of student learning and to engage in effective teaching. Normal teaching load includes 36 quarter credits per academic year with a nine-month appointment. In addition to teaching, responsibilities include student advising, research and service.

For this position, we are seeking a candidate with an MSW who also has teaching, practice, and/or scholarship in the field of addictions. (Please clearly identify your area(s) of experience in your letter of application.) In addition to specializing in addictions, a successful candidate would have expertise in one or more of the following areas:

  1. Microsystemic practice with advanced clinical knowledge and skills in behavioral and/or mental health/trauma-informed care.
  2. Leadership and management.
  3. Research.
  4. Policy practice.
  5. Children, youth and families in any practice setting, including child welfare.
  6. Gerontology/aging.


On top of 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, discounted EWU sports tickets 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:
  • An MSW degree from a CSWE accredited program or the international equivalent;
  • A minimum of two years post-MSW degree direct social work practice experience;
  • Ph.D. or Doctorate in Addiction, Psychology, Social Work, or a closely related discipline. ABD candidates close to degree completion will be considered. Ph.D or Doctorate must be conferred by start date.
  • Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching, which may be evidenced by providing training or supervision in the workplace;
  • Clinical experience and/or specialization in substance use disorder counseling or addiction studies with emphasis on substance use disorders and/or mental health, or other clinical experience in behavioral health related fields;
  • Interest and/or experience in online learning;
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively engage in scholarship and research;
  • Competent with and experienced using, database, email, and other forms of instruction technology.
  • Demonstrated ability to apply a culturally responsive and flexible approach that is supportive to diverse needs, including universal accessibility, of our students, faculty, staff, and the public.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • A minimum of two years direct counseling, social work, or mental health practice experience in addictions;
  • MA in Addiction Studies from a NASAC accredited program or the international equivalent;
  • Demonstrated ability to teach in an online format using synchronous and asynchronous components;
  • Practice experience supported by a record of accomplishments that address the following needs:
    • Leadership, supervision and/or administration for agency and community practice in any practice setting;
    • Children, youth and families in any practice setting including child welfare;
    • Micro practice with advanced clinical knowledge and skills
    • Gerontology/Aging.
    • Social work practice in a health care setting;


  • Bilingual;
  • Experience teaching first generation students;
  • Demonstrated commitment to promoting social justice through teaching and community service activities.


Other Skills and Abilities:
  • Flexibility
  • Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Telework
  • Time Management
  • Attention to Detail


Job Duties:
% of Time: 100
Responsibility / Duty: Successful candidates will have teaching responsibilities in the Addiction Studies, BASW, and MSW programs. The faculty member is expected to teach courses at the undergraduate and the graduate levels. The teaching assignments will include online, hybrid, and in-person. Online and hybrid courses require proficiency or willingness to learn to develop and teach courses using the university’s online platform and to employ online teaching methods and tools. There will be travel to our satellite teaching sites in Spokane and Everett, WA. All faculty are expected to actively participate in assessment of student learning and to engage in effective teaching. Normal teaching load includes 36 quarter credits per academic year with a nine-month appointment. In addition to teaching, responsibilities include student advising, research and service.For this position, we are seeking a candidate with an MSW who also has teaching, practice, and/or scholarship in the field of addictions. (Please clearly identify your area(s) of experience in your letter of application.) In addition to specializing in addictions, a successful candidate would have expertise in one or more of the following areas:
  1. Microsystemic practice with advanced clinical knowledge and skills in behavioral and/or mental health/trauma-informed care.
  2. Leadership and management.
  3. Research.
  4. Policy practice.
  5. Children, youth and families in any practice setting, including child welfare.
  6. Gerontology/aging.




Essential Function Indicator: Yes



Conditions of Employment:
The required start date for this position is Sept 16, 2023. To be considered eligible for appointment into the position, applicants must be available and able to start in the position no later than Sept 16, 2023.

This position, during the course of university employment will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value; as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment.

Note: Interviews might be conducted via Zoom (camera must be enabled). While we are open for in-person instruction for academic year 2022-23, should Washington State or university pandemic restrictions disallow for in-person instruction, then courses will be taught via online platforms, including Zoom and other technologies. Candidates must be able to demonstrate competence using these technologies.
Salary Information: The expected salary upon hire is $68,703.

Posting Date: 11/03/2022
Open Until Further Notice: Yes
Closing Date:
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.

To apply, visit https://jobs.hr.ewu.edu/postings/10285

EWU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, age, marital status, families with children, protected veteran or military status, HIV or hepatitis C, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, as provided for and to the extent required by state and federal laws.








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