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Instructor - Social Work -

Western Carolina University

place Cullowhee, 28723

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Social Work, Other Behavioral, Mental, or Healthcare Field

The primary location of this position is on the main Cullowhee, NC campus.

The Department of Social Work at Western Carolina University invites applications for an 11-month, fixed term Instructor to serve as the Director of Field Education. Anticipated begin date is August 2026. Duties will be required during the months of August through June.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, oversight of the Field program as well as its coordinators and liaisons, developing relationships with community partners, maintaining field education documentation in the appropriate software system, and working closely with MSW and BSW students to determine and complete required field education experiences. The Director of Field Education will teach in the BSW and MSW programs, provide student advisement, and engage in service activities, especially as related to or necessitated by the Field Education Program. Candidates should have the ability to organize large amounts of data and information and demonstrate the ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with community partners and students. Additionally, candidates should demonstrate a commitment to and experience with Social Work field education, teaching, and service.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position

Minimum Qualifications

A Masters Degree in Social Work from a Council on Social Work (CSWE)- accredited university and at least 2 years of post-MSW Social Work practice experience.

Preferred Qualifications

MSW from a CSWE accredited social work program with two or more years post-MSW practice experience, experience teaching social work courses, experience with social work field education.

Position Type

Permanent Full-Time

Number of Hours Per Week

Number of Months Per Year

Posting Text

Open Date

02/05/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Application materials must be submitted online. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a candidate has been selected for hire.

Please include the following: letter of application, current CV, list of three professional references with complete contact information, and unofficial MSW transcripts*.

For questions or additional information please contact Dr. Tonya Westbrook, Search Committee Chair at twestbrook@wcu.edu or 828-227-7112.

The master’s degree transcript must have a notation such as Degree Awarded, Degree Conferred or similar phrase.

Background/E-Verify

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.

Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.

Credential Verification

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.

EOE

Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.

University Safety

The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.