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

MSW 661:
Social Work in Health Care

Position: Lecturer

Semester: Fall 2026

Day/Time: Two (2) sections available:

• (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

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
• 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.

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

To apply, please prepare to submit the following:

• Your completed faculty application
• Curriculum Vitae (resume)
• Contact information for three professional references
• Letter of interest
• Documentation of teaching effectiveness and sample course syllabi are strongly encouraged when available

A review of applications will begin on July 30 2026; however, 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.

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 is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

This position is subject to employment verification, education verification, reference checks, and 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 may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

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Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

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