Lecture - MSW 540: Field Instruction I (Fall 2026)

California State University San Marcos; San Marcos (CA); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

California State University San Marcos invites applications for a part-time Lecturer to teach MSW 540 Field Instruction I in Fall 2026. The course meets Tuesdays 8:30–10:20 a.m.

in hybrid format with online and in-person components, including field practicum site visits at approved agencies on the San Marcos campus. The position requires an MSW, at least five years of post-MSW practice, and experience supervising MSW students; preferred qualifications include LCSW licensure and teaching with

Qualifications

• Master of Social Work degree required.
• Five (5) years of post-MSW experience.
• Experience supervising MSW students/recent MSW graduates in a social service setting.

Responsibilities

• Teach MSW 540 Field Instruction I in Fall 2026.
• Coordinate and conduct site visits with student practicum agencies.
• Deliver course content in a hybrid format with online and in-person sessions.

Skills

Post-MSW experience

Supervising MSW students

Direct practice experience

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Job description

MSW 540: Field Instruction I

• Position: Lecturer
• Semester: Fall 2026
• Day/Time: Tuesdays, from 8:30 to 10:20 a.m.
• Modality: Hybrid
• College: College of Education of Health and HumanServices
• Department: Department of Social Work

The Department of Social Work at California State University SanMarcos seeks a part-time lecturer for fall 2026 to teach MSW 540Field Instruction I. The course is a 3-unit class, has one 2-hourclass each week of the 15-week semester , and is taught in a hybrid format (half of thecourses will be online and the others are in-person at the SanMarcos campus). The course is scheduled for Tuesdays 8:30am-10:20amand also involves site visits with student practicumagencies.

Course Description

First course of a foundation two-semester sequence. Supervisedpractice in a social services or related agency developing basicmicro, mezzo, and macro skills with an emphasis on culturallyinformed social work practice. Field seminar and 16 hours weeklysupervised agency field experience.

Minimum qualifications

• A Master of Social Work degree
• Five (5) years of post-MSW experience.
• Five (5) years of applicable post-MSW full-time practiceexperience working in direct practice social work settings.
• Experience in supervising MSW students/recent MSW graduates ina social service setting.
• Per the California State University’s Out-of-State EmploymentPolicy, the CSU is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. Working within the State ofCalifornia is a condition of employment.

Preferred qualifications

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensure.
• A doctoral degree in Social Work or in a closely related field.
• Experience in teaching university classes and withinstructional technology.
• Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrateintercultural 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

The salary schedule information for the Lecturer – Academic YearClassification 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 ofthe appropriate range, commensurate with education andexperience.

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 EmploymentPolicy, 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.

Education Code 89521 Requirements: 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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