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 November 30, 2026. Priority consideration will be given to applications received by November 15, 2026. Applications received after November 30, 2026, may be considered until the position is filled. Applications will only be accepted through Interfolio: apply.interfolio.com/196260.
Applications should include the following materials:
- 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.
- Curriculum vitae detailing your academic background, professional experience, teaching experience, field education experience, scholarship and professional activities, service, and other relevant qualifications.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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: https://policy.uw.edu/directory/po/executive-orders/eo-81-prohibiting-discrimination-harassment-and-sexual-misconduct/
Benefits Information
The University is committed to providing excellent benefits to our faculty. For a summary of available benefits, please see UWHR benefits information: https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/
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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.
