Position Description

The School of Social Work and Criminal Justice at the University of Washington Tacoma (UW
Tacoma) invites applications for a teaching faculty position at the rank of Assistant Teaching
Professor, with an anticipated start date of September 16, 2027. We seek applicants who
demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and service within a diverse and
inclusive academic community.

The successful candidate will join our faculty on a full-time basis for a nine-month academic-
year appointment for a three-year term beginning September 16, 2027. There is also
potential for compensated teaching and/or administrative duties during the summer
sessions. The position’s teaching responsibilities will primarily be within the Social Work
degree programs. The base salary range for this position is $8,055–$8,111 per month,
commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as required by a U.S. Department of
Labor prevailing wage determination.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach, participate in service, and engage in
scholarship activities. The position will include teaching up to three classroom-based social
work courses per academic year, with an emphasis on field education-related courses.
Duties also include arranging, coordinating, and supervising practicum placements; serving
as a field liaison between the School and field agencies; identifying and developing new
practicum placement sites as needed; maintaining program data in compliance with School
and Council on Social Work Education standards; serving as a faculty advisor to a designated
number of undergraduate and/or graduate students; working with community partners; and
participating in social work program, school-wide, and campus service activities.

The School of Social Work and Criminal Justice at UW Tacoma offers three degrees. The
Master of Social Work (MSW) program consists of approximately 150 part-time, evening
students, including approximately 32 students enrolled in the part-time Advanced Standing
program. The Bachelor of Arts in Social Welfare (BASW) program enrolls approximately 110
students. The School of Social Work and Criminal Justice also offers a Bachelor of Arts degree
in Criminal Justice, with both on-campus and online delivery formats and an average annual
enrollment of approximately 160 students.

The School of Social Work and Criminal Justice affirms the tradition of promoting social,
racial, and economic justice. We aim to enhance the quality of life for all, with particular
attention to human diversity, populations at risk, public social services, and the prevention
of social problems. As a community of diverse scholars, we advance the social work and
criminal justice professions by preparing graduates for ethical, culturally responsive,
evidence-based, and equitable practice and through scholarship that advances the
knowledge base of both professions.

The faculty at UW Tacoma value relationships with students and with one another. We are
committed to fostering the success of our students, serving the greater Tacoma community through publicly engaged scholarships, and upholding excellence in teaching both in the
classroom and online.

One of three campuses of the University of Washington, UW Tacoma is an urban-serving
Carnegie engagement designated university that offers undergraduate, graduate, and
professional degrees for the diverse population of the South Puget Sound region. UW
Tacoma’s commitment to equity and inclusion is central to maintaining an atmosphere
wherein students, staff, faculty and residents find abundant opportunities for intellectual,
personal, and professional growth.  For additional information about UW Tacoma, please see
our website at http://www.tacoma.uw.edu/

Qualifications

Candidates must have an MSW from a CSWE-accredited institution or foreign equivalent.
Applicants must have a combined minimum of three years of full-time, post-MSW experience
in one or more of the following areas: higher education teaching or training in human
service-related topics; working with communities disproportionately impacted by racial,
social, and economic injustices; supervising social work practicum students and/or
coordinating social work practicums; and/or working and collaborating with community
agencies and organizations.

Application Instructions

To ensure full consideration, please submit all application materials no later than December
15, 2026. Applications received after December 15, 2026, may be considered until the
position is filled. Applications will only be accepted through Interfolio:
https://apply.interfolio.com/196260

Applications should include the following materials:

1. Cover letter (no more than two pages) describing your interest in the position and
the School of Social Work and Criminal Justice at UW Tacoma; your relevant teaching,
field education, and professional experience; and how your qualifications align with
the responsibilities and priorities of the position.

2. Curriculum vitae detailing your academic background, professional experience,
teaching experience, field education experience, scholarship and professional
activities, service, and other relevant qualifications.

3. Statement of teaching philosophy (no more than one page) describing your
approach to teaching and learning, including your experience providing instruction
to diverse populations and/or backgrounds. Additionally, include your use of
inclusive, culturally responsive, and/or evidence-based teaching practices. The
statement should also describe how your past experiences and/or plans in teaching,
mentoring, professional practice, and/or service have promoted or will promote a
sense of belonging and foster an inclusive environment for individuals from diverse
populations, communities, or backgrounds.

4. Samples of instructional or training materials demonstrating your experience
developing and delivering social work or human service-related instruction. Examples may include course syllabi, assignment materials, lesson plans, training curricula, instructional activities, or other applicant-developed teaching or training materials.

5. Evidence of teaching and instructional effectiveness demonstrating the quality
and impact of your teaching or training. Examples may include student course
evaluations, peer evaluations of teaching, presentation or training evaluations,
assessment of student learning, teaching awards, or other evidence of
instructional/training effectiveness.

6. Additional materials relevant to field education and community engagement, if
applicable. Examples may include descriptions of experience coordinating or
supervising social work field placements, developing community agency
partnerships, serving as a field liaison, or collaborating with community
organizations.

7. Names and contact information of three references, with letters of
recommendation available upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Equal Opportunity

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and
welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers
applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin,
citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive
Order No. 81.

Benefits Information

The University is committed to providing excellent benefits to our faculty. For a summary of
available benefits, please see UWHR benefits information.

Privacy Notice

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Disability Services

The University of Washington is committed to providing access and reasonable
accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for
individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process,
contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.