Lecturer - MSW 661: Social Work in Health Care (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 is seeking a part-time lecturer to teach MSW 661 - Social Work in Healthcare. The course is a 3-unit class taught in a hybrid format, with one 3-hour session weekly during Fall 2026 at the San Marcos campus.

Minimum qualifications include an MSW, five years post-MSW related experience, two years in health care settings, and LCSW licensure. Preference for a doctoral degree and teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Master of Social Work (MSW) degree required.
• Five years of post-MSW related experience.
• Two years of applicable practice experience in health care settings.
• LCSW licensure required.
• California residency required; out-of-state employment policy applies.

Responsibilities

• Teach MSW 661 - Social Work in Healthcare.
• Deliver a 3-unit course in a hybrid format (online and in-person at the San Marcos campus).
• Course aligns with interdisciplinary health care teams and ethical practice.

Skills

LCSW licensure

5+ years post-MSW experience

2+ years healthcare experience

Education

Master of Social Work

Job description

MSW 661: Social Work in Health Care

• Position: Lecturer
• Semester: Fall 2026
• Day/Time: Two (2) sections available:
  • (1) Tuesdays, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:20 p.m.
  • (2) Wednesdays, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:20 a.m.
• Modality: Hybrid
• College: College of Education, Health and HumanServices
• Department: Social Work

The Department of Social Work at California State University SanMarcos seeks a part-time lecturer to teach MSW 661- Social Work in Healthcare. The course is a 3-unit class, has one 3-hour class each week of the 15-week semester, and is taught in a hybrid format (half of the courses will be online and the others are in-person at the SanMarcos campus).

Course Description

Roles and responsibilities of social workers as part of an interdisciplinary health care team. Culturally competent social work in acute, ambulatory, preventive, long-term, and palliative care settings. Ethical dilemmas in social work in healthcare.

Minimum qualifications

• A Master of Social Work
• Five (5) years of post-MSW related experience
• Two years of applicable practice experience in health care and/or medical settings.
• LCSW licensure
• 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.

Preferred qualifications

• A doctoral degree in Social Work or in a closely related field.
• Experience in teaching classes and instructional methodology.
• Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate intercultural 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

• Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $5,507 - $6,677 per full-time month

The salary schedule information for the Lecturer – Academic Year Classification 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 of the appropriate range, commensurate with education and experience.

Timeline

A review of applications will begin on July 30,2026; 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 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 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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Advertised: July 16, 2026 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight Time

Applications close: December 18, 2026 (11:55 PM) Pacific Standard Time