Lecturer - MSW Generalist Practice : Individuals; Fall

• Position:
  Lecturer
• 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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

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

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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.

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