Lecturer - MSW 661: Social Work in Health Care (Fall 2026

Lecturer - MSW 661:
Social Work in Health Care (Fall 2026)

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Work type: Instructional Faculty
- Temporary/Lecturer

Location: San Marcos

Categories: Unit 3 - CFA
- California Faculty Association, Faculty
- Social Sciences, Temporary, Part Time

• Semester: Fall 2026
• (1) Tuesdays, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:20 p.m.
• (2) Wednesdays, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:20 a.m.
• Modality: Hybrid
• College: College of Education, Health and Human Services
• Department: Social Work

The Department of Social Work at California State University San Marcos seeks a part-time lecturer to teach MSW 661 – Social Work in Healthcare. The course is a 3‑unit class, with one 3‑hour class each week of the 15‑week semester, taught in a hybrid format (half online, half in‑person).

Roles and responsibilities of social workers as part of an interdisciplinary health care team. Culturally competent social work in acute, ambulatory, preventive, long‑term, and palliative care settings. Ethical dilemmas in social work in health care.

• A Master of Social Work
• Five (5) years of post‑MSW related experience
• Two years of applicable practice experience in health care and/or medical settings.
• LCSW licensure
• Working in the State of California is a condition of employment.

• A doctoral degree in Social Work or a closely related field.
• Experience in teaching classes and instructional methodology.
• Intercultural competence and a commitment to serving the campus community.

• Salary commensurate with degree level and experience.
• Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $5,507 – $6,677 per full‑time month.
• CSU Classification Salary Range Lecturer A – AY: $5,507 – $6,677 per full‑time month.

Required documents:

• Completed faculty application
• Contact information for three professional references
• Letter of interest
• Documentation of teaching effectiveness and sample course syllabi (strongly encouraged).

Timeline:
Applications will be reviewed starting July 30, 2026 and the position will remain open until filled.

California State University San Marcos is an Equal Opportunity Employer strongly committed to promoting diversity in all areas of the campus community. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation and veteran or military status.

Working in California is a condition of employment. The person holding this position is a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with CSU Executive Order 1083. The position is subject to employment verification, education verification, reference checks, and criminal record checks.

Education Code 89521 Requirements:
Applicants must disclose any final administrative or final judicial decision regarding sexual harassment within the last 7 years after meeting minimum qualifications and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach final stages must sign a release form authorizing the release of information regarding substantiated allegations of misconduct.

Clery Act Notification can be found at the Clery Act Notification webpage.

Advertised: Jul 16 2026 Pacific Daylight Time

Applications close: Dec 18 2026 Pacific Standard Time