School of Social Work Full-Time Lecturer 12 Month

JOB SUMMARY

The School of Social Work invites applications for multiple 12-month full-time lecturer appointments focused on practicum education and Title IV-E child welfare initiatives. Appointees will advance the Schools mission across the BASW and MSW programs at the San Bernardino and Palm Desert campuses and within the online MSW program. Assignments vary by position and may include: directing practicum operations; placing students in practicum ensuring strong relationships with agency partners maintaining documentation and data; guaranteeing compliance with accreditation and university requirements; project management grant application and management and training and curriculum development. These roles emphasize practicum instruction and program administration with limited direct classroom teaching; specific duties will be determined by program needs and candidate expertise.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• MSW from a CSWE-accredited program and post-MSW professional experience (at least two years; additional experience expected for leadership-focused assignments).
• Demonstrated effectiveness working with diverse students and communities and commitment to equity inclusion and student success in practicum education.
• Ability to collaborate with faculty staff and community/agency partners and to contribute to practicum operations student placement/evaluation and documentation/compliance activities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in hand by time of appointment.

PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS

• LCSW; experience as a practicum/field instructor faculty field liaison or practicum coordinator; experience with affiliation agreements site development and community/agency engagement.
• Experience with practicum data/documentation systems (e.g. IPT) evaluation processes accreditation or grant reporting and continuous quality improvement.
• For assignments supporting Title IV-E child welfare post-MSW child welfare practice/administration experience and familiarity with IV-E stipend and workforce development are preferred.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

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.

Following a conditional offer of employment a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with CSUSB. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Note: CSUSB cannot deny an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until it has performed an individualized assessment and linked the relevant conviction history with specific job duties in the position being sought.

Please note: Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that CSUSB has designated as sensitive. Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children concerns for the safety and security of people animals or property or heightened risk of financial loss to CSUSB or individuals in the university community.

For health and well-being CSUSB is a smoke & tobacco-free campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit:

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter that includes:

A statement including a description of background skills and expertise relevant to this position.

A statement of your approach to providing social work education related to the role for which you are applying (e.g. Director of Practicum Practicum Coordinator IVE Practicum Coordinator IVE Project Coordinator or IV-E Practicum Support).

3. If available evidence of teaching effectiveness such as teaching portfolios reports on teaching observations and/or student evaluations of teaching.

4. Unofficial copies of all postsecondary degree transcripts (official transcripts may be required prior to appointment).

5. Reference List names telephone numbers and email addresses of three (3) referees whom we may contact.

6. Confidential letters of recommendation may be solicited from those listed as references on the application if the applicant is moved forward in the recruitment process. Non-confidential letters of recommendation can be uploaded by the applicant during the application process.

7. Diversity Statement (maximum 1000 words) that includes your interpretation of diversity equity and inclusion and provides specific examples of how your background and experiences have prepared you for this role at CSUSB.

Formal review of applications will begin January 15 2026 and continue until the position is filled.

If you are interested in this opportunity we invite you to apply by using this CSU Recruit Hyperlink at:

Note: CSUSB is currently not sponsoring applicants for H-1B employment that are subject to the $100000 fee established by the Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers issued on September 19 2025. Applicants are responsible for determining the applicability of the fee.

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Lecturer A 12 Month (Range 2) - $6288 $7658

Lecturer B 12 Month (Range 3) - $7127 $15211

Lecturer C 12 Month (Range 4) - $7830 $16697

Lecturer D 12 Month (Range 5) - $9883 $17490

CSU Salary Schedule: background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

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.

California State University San Bernardino is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race religion color national origin ancestry age sex gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation genetic information medical condition disability marital status or protected veteran status. This position adheres to CSU policies against Sex Discrimination Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence including Domestic Violence Dating Violence and Stalking. This requires completion of Sexual Violence Prevention Training within 6 months of assuming employment and on a two-year basis thereafter. (Executive Order 1096)

This position may be Designated under California State Universitys Conflict of Interest Code. This would require the filing of a Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis and the completion of training within 6 months of assuming office and every 2 years thereafter. Visit the Human Resources Conflict of Interest webpage link for additional information:
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