Field Instructor​/Lecturer in Social Work - CWTAP Spokane and Cheney

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 spring quarter 2026 (3/16/2026), with the potential for a summer adjunct contract starting during summer 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 a variety of highly trained 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 Spokane 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; during the last two years of the cohort cycle students are in practicum. Eastern's Cheney full-time program begins new cohorts every fall. Both part-time and full-time programs offer an Advanced Standing option. At this time, we are recruiting to fill one position, to be renewed annually that will support students in the BASW program, Spokane MSW part-time and Cheney full-time programs.

The School of Social Work offers a wide variety and breadth in programs, including full-time BASW and MSW programs, and part-time MSW programs offered at sites throughout Washington State, including advanced 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).

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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:

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Applications will be accepted until filled, and application review will begin immediately. A three-day notice will be provided prior to closure of recruitment. All materials will be held in strictest confidence; references will not be contacted until candidates have been notified.

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