Part-Time Social Work Lecturer – Field Practice & Diversity

California State University, Sacramento

Sacramento (CA)

On-site

USD 73,745 - 82,584

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

California State University, Sacramento is seeking a part-time Lecturer for the School of Social Work. This role requires a Master's degree in Social Work and at least two years of relevant professional experience. The lecturer will prepare and deliver classes, assess student performance, and be responsive to departmental needs. Teaching areas may include generalist practice and field supervision. Appointments are temporary and may be renewed based on enrollment and performance, with salaries pro-rated according to units taught.

Qualifications

A Master of Social Work (MSW) or equivalent graduate degree is required.
Minimum two years of post-MSW professional practice experience is necessary.
For select undergraduate courses, a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and five years of post-BSW experience are required.

Responsibilities

Instruction and grading for assigned courses.
Office hours to support student learning.
Adapting course assignments based on departmental needs.

Skills

Generalist practice

Advanced graduate-level practice in behavioral health

Field supervision

Program evaluation

Cultural diversity

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Job description

2026-27 AY Lecturer Pool - School of Social Work

Apply now Job no: 557117
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Sacramento
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part Time, Faculty - Human Development

DEPARTMENT: School of Social Work

POSITION DETAILS:

The School of Social Work at Sacramento State is one of the largest accredited social work programs in California. Our faculty and staff are dedicated to training a highly diverse study body to prepare the next generation of social work professionals for our region, and beyond. The School prepares ethical and competent generalists and specialized social workers who can both lead and serve our rich and intersectionally diverse communities in the development and delivery of psychosocial and clinical services that contribute to human wellbeing and social justice.

We offer a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (BASW) for generalist practice. For the Master of Social Work degree, we offer three pathways: a traditional two-year program, an extended part-time (three-year) program, and an Advanced Standing (one-year) program for those who hold an accredited BASW degree (within 5 years of application). MASW students specialize in one of three areas: behavioral health; health and aging; or practice with children and families. We also offer a training program for those wanting to commit to a career in child welfare (i.e., Title IV-E program). The benefits of our social work programs are outstanding. We encourage applicants who are highly intersectionally diverse, who are seasoned practitioners (micro through macro), and ultimately who are committed to participating in and building an equitable and highly diverse scholarly learning environment promoting health equity and social justice.

Subject area needs will vary, but include:

Generalist practice (BASW or MASW)
Advanced graduate-level practice in behavioral health, health & aging, or children and families
Field (practicum) supervision
Macro practice, including administration, supervision, community organizing, and policy practice
Advocacy
Program evaluation and grant writing
Psychodiagnosing (using DSM-5-TR), substance use disorders, forensics
Statistics
Social science research methodologies, including experimental (quantitative) methods and qualitative traditions
Social science and critical theories, in particular human behavior and the social environment (HBSE)
Cultural diversity, social justice, power/privilege/oppression
Practice with specialty populations (e.g., Veterans, LGBTQ+ communities, international settings, gerontology, neurocognitive and developmental disabilities)

Courses occur throughout the entire work week and (all day) weekends. They may be during day or evenings. Courses are most often in-person or may be less frequently offered on-line.

Duties of a part-time lecturer include instruction, class preparation, grading, and office hours. Other duties may be assigned based on departmental needs. Course assignments, including dates, time, and modality, are made by the Department Chair under the direction of the College Dean.

Part-time lecturers are instructional faculty with conditional appointments based on enrollment and budget. Hires from the pool of applicants are made when there are instructional needs to fill coursework offered by an academic department based on changing enrollment patterns, changes to tenure-track faculty assignments, and other factors that cannot be addressed with our existing faculty. Initial appointments are typically for one semester, but occasionally academic year initial appointments are made. Appointments may be renewed based on department needs, funding, and performance. Often appointments are made just prior to the start of the semester.

Rank and Salary

Initial rank and salary for lecturer faculty are based on professional experience and educational background and are determined by the hiring department.

Most new lecturers are hired at the Lecturer A or B rank. As of July 2024, the classification salary ranges for the respective ranks are:

The salary ranges indicated are based on a "full‐time rate" (15 weighted teaching units [WTUs]). A semester's worth of compensation is made up of six (6) payments of the given amount. To calculate your salary for a semester, the base rate would be pro‐rated based on the units worked out of 15 WTUs. If you were a Lecturer A assigned 3 units at the minimum salary, your pay would be structured as follows: $5,507 x 3/15 (3 units out of a possible 15 units total) = $1101.40 x 6 checks = $6,608.40 total for 3 units/semester.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

For most courses:

A Master of Social Work (MSW) or an equivalent graduate degree in social work or a closely related field, such as:

MSSW, MA/AM in Social Work or Social Welfare, Other relevant graduate degrees (MA/MS in Sociology, Economics, Psychology, Public Health, or Feminist Studies), and

A minimum of two years of post-MSW professional practice experience.

For select undergraduate practice or field seminar courses:

A Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), and

A minimum of five years of post-BSW relevant practice experience.

Applicants with only a BSW should clearly address this in their cover letter.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Having at least five years of post-MSW professional practice experience, especially relevant for teaching graduate-level practice courses.
Holds a license or credentials such as:
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the State of California from the BBS, or a comparable independent clinical social work license from another state
- Pupil Personnel Services Credential (PPSC) in California
- National Association of Social Workers (NASW) credentials (e.g., ACSW, DCSW)
- Board Certified Diplomate (BCD) or similar from a recognized credentialing body

APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS:

New applicants are requiredtosubmit:

3. Unofficial transcripts of highest degree or degree required for position

4. List of references with contact information

Sacramento State is located in the heart of California’s capital city, five miles from State Capitol. The lush, 300-acre campus is situated along the American River, close to numerous bike trails and other recreational areas. Sacramento, also known as the “Farm-to-Fork Capital,” is one of the most ethnically diverse and livable cities in the country, with a population of half of a million. Sacramento State is a Hispanic and AANAPISI serving institution with about 31,000 students coming not only from the Greater Sacramento Region, but also from across the state, country, and world. Our 1,800 faculty and 1,500 staff are committed to meeting our mission:

As evidenced by the values embedded in our Hornet Honor Code , Sacramento State is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all faculty, staff, students, and guests are welcome and valued. Our commitment is more than simply ensuring that our campus is free from bias and discrimination, but is one devoted to celebrating many diverse identities, life experiences, and perspectives that enrich our community, teaching and learning.

To learn more about why you should join the Hornet Family, please visit the Why Sac State? page.

California State University, Sacramento is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Sacramento State hires only those individuals who are lawfully authorized to accept employment in the United States.

Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act and Campus Fire Safety Right-To-know Act Notification

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act, the current Annual Security Report (ASR) is available for viewing at https://www.csus.edu/clery .

The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics ofCleryAct crimes for Sacramento State for the last three (3) calendar years. Paper copies are available upon request by emailing the Clery Director at clery@csus.edu .

Under the Clery Act, this positionmaybe designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) depending upon the role on campus and/or job duties. If this position is identified by the Director of Clery Compliance as a CSA position, you will be notified via email and will be assigned the appropriate training in CSU Learn.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with California State University, Sacramento. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current California State University, Sacramento employees who apply for the position.

Per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy , it is strongly recommended that all California State University, Sacramento employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications. Effective May 2023.

Eligibility Verification

Candidate will be required to provide official transcripts of their highest degree earned and must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.. California State University, Sacramento is not a sponsoring agent for non-tenure track (temporary/lecturer) faculty for the H1-B Visa.

Out of State Employment

Per CSU-wide policy (HR2021-04), all faculty who will begin initial employment (or return from a 12-month break in service) on or after January 1, 2022 are required to perform their work from within the State of California. Faculty hired prior to January 1, 2022 must be available to perform work in the State of California if their assignment is in-person.

Advertised: April 20, 2026 (8:00 AM) Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Open Until Filled