Lecturer - MSW 510: Generalist Practice I: Individuals (Fall 2026)

The California State University; San Marcos (CA); Hybrid; USD 66,084 - 80,124; Part time

Job summary

The California State University San Marcos invites applications for a Lecturer position to teach MSW 510: Generalist Practice I: Individuals for Fall 2026, offered in a hybrid format at the San Marcos campus. The course centers on generalist social work practice with individuals through a person‑in‑environment lens.

Qualified candidates hold a Master of Social Work, California residency, and LCSW licensure, with substantial post‑MSW and direct practice experience; a Doctoral degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• A Master of Social Work degree.
• Five years of post-MS W experience.
• Five years of full-time practice experience with individuals in direct practice settings.
• LCSW licensure.
• Residency in California (required by CSU Out‑of‑State Employment Policy).
• Doctoral degree in Social Work or a closely related field (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Teach the 3-unit MSW 510 course, deliver 3-hour weekly sessions in a hybrid format, develop course materials, assess and evaluate student learning, and participate in faculty meetings and departmental activities as required.

Education

Master of Social Work degree

Five years of post-MS W experience

Five years of full-time practice experience

LCSW licensure

Residency in California (required by CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy)

Doctoral degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

Lecturer - MSW 510: Generalist Practice I: Individuals (Fall 2026)

Job no: 560134
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: San Marcos

Course Information

• Semester: Fall 2026
• Day/Time: Thursdays, 1:00–3:50 p.m.
• Modality: Hybrid (half online, half in‑person at San Marcos campus)
• College: College of Education, Health and Human Services
• Department: Social Work

Course Description

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.

Responsibilities

Teach the 3‑unit MSW 510 course, deliver 3‑hour weekly sessions in a hybrid format, develop course materials, assess and evaluate student learning, and participate in faculty meetings and departmental activities as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Master of Social Work degree
• Five (5) years of post‑MSW experience
• Five (5) years of full‑time practice experience working with individuals in direct practice settings
• LCSW licensure
• Residency in California (required by CSU Out‑of‑State Employment Policy)

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Social Work or a closely related field
• Teaching experience and demonstrated instructional methodology
• Intercultural competence and commitment to serving the campus community

Salary

Commensurate with degree level and experience.

• Anticipated hiring salary range: $5,507 – $6,677 per full‑time month (Lecturer A classification)

Application

Provide the following materials:

• Completed faculty application
• Curriculum Vitae / resume (uploaded)
• Contact information for three professional references
• Letter of interest (uploaded)
• Documentation of teaching effectiveness and sample syllabi (strongly encouraged)

Timeline

Review of applications will begin on August 4, 2026. The position remains open until filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.

Legal and Policy Statements

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.

The person holding this position is a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with CSU Executive Order 1083.

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 or if it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.

Applicants must disclose whether they have received a final administrative or judicial decision for sexual harassment within the last seven (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 sign a release form authorizing the release of information by former or current employers regarding substantiated allegations of misconduct.

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) notification can be found at the Clery Act Notification page.

Advertised: Jul 20 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Dec 18 2026 Pacific Standard Time