CSUSM Recruitment·San Marcos, California
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 [https://www.csusm.edu/academic_programs/files/academiccalendars/2026-27_academic_calendar_updated10.2025.pdf], 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.
$5,507 - $6,677 per full-time month
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.
A review of applications will begin on August 4, 2026; however, the position will remain open until filled.
CSUSM has been designated as 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 [https://www.csusm.edu/facultyopportunities/index.html] 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 [https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/10899725/latest], 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 [https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9022681/latest/]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.
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.
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act or Clery Act Notification can be found at Clery Act Notification [https://www.csusm.edu/clery/annualreports.html].
Market context
In California, MSW lecturer openings often draw interest from candidates with both practice and teaching backgrounds, especially when licensure and graduate credentials are required. This role is competitive because it calls for an MSW, LCSW licensure, and five years of post-MSW direct practice experience, with a doctoral degree and prior teaching experience preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then tailor your application to show direct practice depth and any classroom experience.
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