Lecturer in Social Work

Full‑Time Lecturer in Social Work

The Department of Social Work at California State University, Stanislaus invites applications for the position of full‑time lecturer. This is a full‑time, 12‑month, faculty appointment in the MSW Program, beginning Fall 2026. The appointee will be part of the California Title IV‑E Child Welfare Training Program and will be responsible for teaching a variety of social work courses, including practicum education in the area of child welfare, supporting special topics as identified, and participation in related committee meetings.

A primary focus of this role is to prepare MSW students for employment in public child welfare within the state of California.

• Master of Social Work Degree from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
• Accredited Program
• Five years of post‑MSW practice experience, of which three years must be in Public Child Welfare
• Functional knowledge of child/family issues and Child Welfare programs
• Academic teaching or social service training experience
• Experience in training, teaching, and mentoring a diverse student population
• Understanding of the service systems, social and cultural issues in the central California region
• Demonstrated commitment to the pursuit of social justice
• Ability to establish networks and collaborate effectively with the university, students, faculty, Child Welfare Agencies and community partners
• Awareness of the National Association of Social Workers practice standards (NASW Code of Ethics)
• Ability to prioritize and manage the volume of work
• Basic computer and software knowledge and skills
• Facilitation skills in navigating courageous conversations, knowledge of conflict resolution strategies, and experience with restorative justice practices
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Experience as a Social Work Practicum Educator (Field Instructor)/Liaison
• Five years of post‑MSW practice experience in Public Child Welfare in a progressively responsible administrative position
• Familiarity with approaches to supervision
• Experience with learning management systems, such as Canvas
• Experience with social work pedagogy
• Knowledge of current trends and issues impacting learning in higher education
• Ability to coordinate many varied academic responsibilities, work under pressure, meet deadlines and adjust priorities
• Familiarity with the Council on Social Work Education accreditation standards and competency‑based education
• Experience teaching in graduate level education
• Skills with and/or ability to learn computer systems and software, and other multimedia skills
• Clinical Social Work License or other specialized credentials

A complete application must include an application letter qualifying your interest and preferences for courses you wish to teach. Applications must include names, addresses and telephone numbers of references, a current vita and unofficial copies of college transcripts. The Final date to receive applications is Fall 2026.

Commensurate with qualifications and experience. As a member of the 23‑campus CSU System, we offer an extremely competitive benefits package. Newly hired lecturers with terminal degrees are placed in Range 3 of the salary schedule and others are normally placed in Range
2. Starting salaries are usually at or near the minimum of the range.

Pollie Bith‑Melander, Department Chair and Program Director
College of Education, Kinesiology, and Social Work
California State University, Stanislaus
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