School of Social Work Lecturer Pool

The California State University; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 61,458 - 115,472; Full time

Job summary

The California State University is looking for qualified instructors to teach in the Bachelor of Social Work (BASW) and Master of Social Work (MSW) programs. The role involves preparing coursework, using Canvas LMS, and ensuring syllabus compliance.

Preferred candidates have at least an MSW, interpersonal skills, and experience in teaching diverse student populations. Compensation is based on qualifications and ranges from $5,507 to $10,347 monthly for full-time faculty.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have at least an MSW from a CSWE-accredited graduate social work program.
• Less than two years of university teaching experience in a CSWE-accredited program is required.
• Ability to teach and evaluate adult learners effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach courses ensuring syllabus and accessibility compliance.
• Support student learning and professional development.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to promote student success.

Skills

Effective teaching

Interpersonal skills

Curriculum development

Knowledge of social work

Education

MSW from a CSWE-accredited program

Tools

Canvas LMS

Job description

Department Summary

The School of Social Work is seeking qualified, enthusiastic, and dedicated instructors to teach courses in our CSWE‑accredited Bachelor of Social Work (BASW) and/or Master of Social Work (MSW) degree programs, both on‑campus and online/hybrid. The BASW and MSW core curricular areas include social work history and policy, human behavior in the social environment, practice, research, and field education. Within the MSW program, specialty areas include children, youth, and families; mental health; and health and aging. We also offer electives and specialized training in child welfare, integrated behavioral health, school social work, and adult protective services.

Brief Description Of Duties

Lecturers are responsible for preparing and teaching courses in alignment with the School’s mission and Transcultural Perspective, ensuring syllabus and accessibility compliance, using Canvas as the primary learning management system, grading assignments, holding office hours, providing texts and readings, supporting student learning and professional development, and collaborating with faculty and staff to promote student success. Lecturers must attend necessary meetings related to the courses they teach and support activities essential to maintaining accreditation.

Other Duties

• Demonstrate awareness of and address the needs of a diverse student population—including age, abilities, cultural background, ethnicity, religion, economic background, primary language, sexual orientation, gender identity, and academic preparation—through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies and advisement.
• Organize all classes within the Canvas LMS, the official LMS provided for the SJSU community.
• Ensure all classes are offered and meet as scheduled throughout the semester or term in the assigned mode (asynchronous, synchronous, bimodal, in‑person, or hybrid).

Required Qualifications

Candidates must have at least an MSW from a CSWE‑accredited graduate social work program and less than two years of university teaching experience in a CSWE‑accredited social work program. Additional qualifications include:

• Knowledge of the subject matter of the discipline.
• Evidence of effective teaching and mentoring.
• Ability to teach and evaluate adult learners effectively.
• Social work practice experience (required for teaching practice courses).
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to be collegial and collaborative.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a multicultural population.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of trends in the social work profession in the context of diversity and globalization, including specializations with specific cultural and/or language groups.
• Ability to teach in online and in‑person formats.
• Proficiency with computers, software, and technology.
• Experience with multimedia and social media relevant to teaching.

Compensation

Compensation and salary range placement are determined by qualifications and experience. For more information, see University Policy S21‑2.

Anticipated Starting Salary:

L‑A / Range 2 – $5,507 – $5,959
L‑B / Range 3 – $6,221 – $7,481
L‑C / Range 4 – $6,825 – $9,431
L‑D / Range 5 – $8,593 – $10,347

Range salaries above represent the anticipated monthly salary rate for full‑time AY faculty (part‑time rates are prorated). There are 6 monthly payments per semester (full‑time AY annual salary = rate × 12).

Employment Conditions

Faculty employees must complete CSU employee training as assigned and required for their role, including preventing discrimination and harassment, gender equity and Title IX, and health and safety. Faculty may also be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) and will be required to report Clery incidents and complete related training.

Equal Employment Statement

San José State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, caste, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military status, nationality, race, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, sex stereotype, and veteran status. Reasonable accommodations are made for applicants with disabilities who self‑disclose.