About The College
Whatcom Community College (WCC) is a public associate and applied baccalaureate degree granting institution with an accomplished faculty and staff who serve 7,604 students annually on its beautiful 72-acre campus in Bellingham, Washington.
Whatcom offers transfer degrees, applied baccalaureate degrees, professional and technical training programs, basic education, job skills, and community and continuing education classes. Programs and courses are offered through in-person, hybrid, and online modalities to promote access for a diverse student population.
The College is committed to equal opportunity and believes diversity of experiences and cultures enrich our campus community. The College is accredited by The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. For more information about WCC, please visit www.whatcom.edu
About Our Community
Whatcoms campus is located in Bellingham (population 95,960). Bellingham showcases a strong commitment to education and is regularly rated on "best of the Northwest" lists. Bellingham is midway between Seattle, WA and Vancouver, B.C. Canada.
The city is surrounded by the rural landscape of Whatcom County (population 226,850), which is home to a thriving network of farms and scenic wilderness. As you explore our community, youll discover historic neighborhoods, waterfront cities, farmlands and mountain towns all within a few dozen miles of each other. Bellingham and Whatcom County are known for their outdoor activities. Whether your idea of fun is visiting galleries, watching live theater, kayaking, hiking, snowboarding, or unwinding with a good book, youll love Bellingham and Whatcom County. To learn more about Bellingham, please visit: http://www.bellingham.org
General Description of Work
Whatcom Community College (WCC) is looking for candidates who strive to create a thriving learning community that supports excellence, opportunity, and equity for students, faculty and staff. WCC is focused on building a community of respect, sustainability and inclusivity through secure, welcoming, and engaging learning environments that encourage and support the academic and personal success of WCC students. Understanding this work is a lifelong process, the opportunities at WCC offer individuals the ability and means to seek personal and professional growth on and off campus in an area known for its beauty and culture.
Being a faculty member at Whatcom offers the opportunity to advance equitable student outcomes and eliminate equity gaps. To further this end, faculty have regular opportunities for professional development, collaboration with colleagues, and engagement in workshops and learning communities. These opportunities contribute to professional advancement at the College, as well as personal growth.
Responsibilities
The Bachelor of Social Work (BASSW) program prepares students for transfer, employment, and continued education in the field of social work and related human service professions. The program provides students with a strong foundation in social work theory, ethics, advocacy, cultural responsiveness, and evidence-based practice.
The successful applicant is expected to:
Teach 15 credits each quarter across the BASSW curriculum as assigned.
Serve as Program Director through the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
Provide leadership and oversight for the BASSW program in alignment with Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accreditation standards and institutional goals.
Lead and coordinate the CSWE accreditation process, including assessment, reporting, continuous quality improvement, and compliance activities.
Participate in the CSWE accreditation process in collaboration with the BASSW faculty.
Lead the admissions and applications process for prospective students and working closely with the Academic Advising department.
Provide mentorship and guidance to faculty and students within the BASSW program.
Perform additional assigned tasks to enhance the quality of the BASSW program.
Develop and deliver face-to-face and hybrid instruction as assigned.
Develop and support creative strategies for student recruitment, retention, and completion.
Demonstrate a commitment to the NASW Code of Ethics.
Engage in college and/or community service.
Qualifications
Full-time faculty are expected to have a sufficient campus presence to conduct meetings with students, conduct college business, and fulfill college service obligations. This includes a presence for face-to-face office hours, as appropriate for the course, college meetings, Opening Week and other scheduled in-service days, and departmental or committee meetings.
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Salary
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The position comes with a full benefits package, including health, dental, life, long-term disability insurance and a retirement plan.
Accrues 7 hours per month sick leave while on contract (10 months).
Additionally, as a Washington State, public higher education institution, WCC offers the following:
Whatcom Community College is a qualified employer for the PSLF program. If you work for the College full time, have had Direct Loans and are on an eligible repayment plan, you are eligible to apply.
Full-time employees are eligible to apply and participate in the Whatcom Community College Employee Tuition Program, which provides a tuition waiver for available and eligible WCC courses.
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How To Apply
A completed application consists of an online application and:
Short Reflection (1 page max): One of the core values of this institution is building an inclusive and supportive campus. This core value is reflected in our strategic plan, goals, and the work that we do every day. Please describe your experience in building an inclusive environment that supports a sense of belonging.
Mission, Vision & Promise
Mission: Whatcom Community College contributes to the vitality of its communities by providing quality education in academic transfer, professional-technical, and lifelong learning, preparing students for active citizenship in a global society.
Vision: Whatcom is a supportive community, empowering lives through education.
Promise: We transform lives through education. We accomplish this by supporting student growth, respecting student investment, embracing diversity, promoting excellence and creating opportunities.
EEO Statement
Whatcom Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender presentation, ancestry, ethnicity, family status, immigration status, citizenship, socioeconomic status, genetic information or age in its programs and activities.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Executive Director for Human Resources, by phone: 360.383.3400 or email: hr@whatcom.edu , 237 W. Kellogg Road, Bellingham, WA 98226.
For Title IX compliance: Title IX Coordinator, by phone: 360.383.3400 or email: titleIX@whatcom.edu , 237 W. Kellogg Road, Bellingham, WA 98226.
WCC publications are available in alternate formats upon request by contacting the Access & Disability Services office by phone: 360.383.3139, email: ADS@whatcom.edu, or Washington Relay: 711