Lecturer - MSW 510: Generalist Practice I: Individuals (Fall 2026

Lecturer - MSW 510:
Generalist Practice I:
Individuals (Fall 2026)

Job no: 560134
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: San Marcos
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA
- California Faculty Association, Faculty
- Social Sciences, Temporary, Part Time

MSW 510:
Generalist Practice I:
Individuals

• Semester: Fall 2026
• Day/Time: Thursdays, from 1:00 to 3:50 p.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 510
- Generalist Practice I:
Individuals. The course is a 3-unit class, has one 3-hour class each week of the 15-week semester , and is taught in a hybrid format (half of the courses will be online and the others are in-person at the San Marcos campus). The course is scheduled for Thursdays, from 1:00 to 3:50 p.m.

Course Description

Addresses generalist social work practice with diverse individuals within a person-in-environment perspective. Emphasizes core social work knowledge, values, and skills within the context of evidence informed engagement, assessment, intervention, and evaluation.

• A Master of Social Work
• Five (5) years of post-MSW experience
• Five (5) years of applicable post-MSW full-time practice experience working with individuals in direct practice social work settings
• LCSW licensure
• Per the California State University’s Out-of-State Employment Policy , the CSU is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. Working in the State of California is a condition of employment.

Preferred qualifications:

• A doctoral degree in Social Work or in a closely related field.
• Experience in teaching classes and instructional methodology
• Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate intercultural competence and a commitment to serving our campus community as it relates to teaching and, as applicable, service.

Salary commensurate with degree level and experience

• Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $5,507 - $6,677 per full-time month

The salary schedule information for the Lecturer – Academic Year Classification is available based on the following ranges:

• CSU Classification Salary Range Lecturer A - AY: $5,507 – $6,677 per full-time month

The anticipated hiring range is generally at or near the minimum of the appropriate range, commensurate with education and experience.

Timeline: A review of applications will begin on August 4, 2026; however, the position will remain open until filled.

CSUSM has beendesignatedas a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and was recently named one of the top 32 Colleges most friendly to junior faculty by the Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education. Visit Faculty Opportunities for more information.

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.

Per the California State University’s Out-of-State Employment Policy , the CSU is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. Working in the State of California is a condition of employment.

The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and isrequiredtocomply withthe requirementsset forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

This position is subject to employment verification, education verification, referencechecksand criminal record checks. An offer of appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, including a criminal records check, and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check…