School of Social Work Lecturer Pool

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

Job summary

San Jose State University, School of Social Work, invites qualified instructors to teach BASW and MSW courses in on‑campus and online/hybrid formats. Courses cover social work history, policy, behavior, practice, research, and field education, with electives in child welfare and aging, all aligned with CSWE accreditation and the program's Transcultural Perspective.

Lecturers will prepare curricula, use Canvas for course delivery, grade assignments, hold office hours, and participate in

Qualifications

• MSW from CSWE‑accredited graduate program.
• Less than two years university teaching experience in CSWE‑accredited program.
• Ability to teach and evaluate adult learners.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to inclusive education and diversity.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach courses aligned with the School's vision and mission.
• Manage Canvas LMS, schedule, grading, and office hours.
• Attend meetings to support accreditation and course delivery.
• Deliver content for BASW and MSW across online, on‑campus, and hybrid formats.

Education

MSW CSWE‑accredited program

Job description

Department Summary

The School of Social Work is looking for 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 the On-Campus and the Online/Hybrid programs). The BASW and MSW main curricular areas include: social work history and policy, human behavior in the social environment, practice, research, and field education. The areas of interest in our MSW program include: children, youth, and families; mental health; and health and aging. We also have a range of electives as well as specialized training in child welfare, integrated behavioral health, school social work, and adult protective services.

The School of Social Work at San Jose State University recently reached its 50th Anniversary and is currently the largest social work program by enrollment in the San Francisco Bay Area. Our Transcultural Perspective is at the heart of our mission, and we are committed to social justice and to addressing the changing needs of diverse communities through education, research, and service.

Brief Description of Duties

Lecturers are responsible for effective curriculum preparation and teaching of courses in alignment with our School's vision and mission including our Transcultural Perspective, syllabus and accessibility compliance, use of Canvas as the primary learning management system, review and grading of assignments and work, holding office hours, texts and readings, overall support of student learning and professional development, and working collaboratively with faculty and staff to promote student success. Lecturers will also need to attend meetings necessary to teach effectively the course and content areas they are assigned, and also support activities and preparation needed to maintain accreditation.

Other duties:

• Demonstrate awareness of and address the needs of a student population of great diversity—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.
• Faculty shall organize all their classes within the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS), the official LMS provided for the SJSU community. All classes at SJSU, whether online or not, must be anchored in the Canvas platform to ensure faculty‑student connection in a common space as all students are directed to log in to Canvas for online access to their classes. You will have access to this system prior to the semester start date.
• All classes must be offered and meet as scheduled throughout the entire semester or term, in the mode assigned and listed in the schedule of classes (i.e., asynchronous, synchronous, bichronous, in‑person, or hybrid).

Required Qualifications

Candidates must have at least an MSW from a CSWE‑accredited graduate social work program plus less than two years university teaching experience in a CSWE‑accredited social work program. In addition, required qualifications include:

• Knowledge of the subject matter of the discipline to which the individual is assigned;
• Evidence of effective teaching and mentoring;
• Ability to teach and evaluate effectively adult learners;
• Social work practice experience (required for teaching practice courses);
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills;
• Demonstrated ability to be collegial and collaborative;
• Good communication skills (written and oral)
• Applicants should demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a multicultural population as might have been gained in cross‑cultural study, training, teaching and other comparable experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated working knowledge of the trends in the social work profession in the context of diversity and globalization, including specializations with certain 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. To learn more about range placement, please see University Policy S21‑2.

Anticipated starting salary:

L-A / Range 2 - $5507 - $5959
L-B / Range 3 - $6221 - $7481
L-C / Range 4 - $6825 - $9431
L-D / Range 5 - $8593 - $10347

Range salaries above are the anticipated monthly salary rate of full‑time AY faculty—part‑time rates are prorated. There are 6 monthly payments per semester. See the Faculty Salary Schedule for more information.

Application Procedure

There are two main procedures to apply. These lecturer positions are continuing open positions, and availability of courses to teach varies considerably each semester.

First, click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:

• CV
• Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy and Approach to Diversity
• Statement of Expertise, including professional experience, courses you are qualified to teach
• List of at least three (3) or as many as five (5) references

Second, in addition to SJSU procedures, please complete the SJSU School of Social Work Instructor Interest Form, and also email Dr. Peter Allen Lee ([e-mail]) with any questions or additional information.

To receive full consideration, applications should complete both.

This is a continuing open position.

Employment Conditions

Faculty employees must complete CSU employee training as assigned and required based on their role (e.g., preventing discrimination and harassment, gender equity and Title IX, health and safety). Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and other CSU systemwide policies, faculty members in this position will be subject to ongoing review for designation as a Campus Security Authority. Individuals designated as Campus Security Authorities are required to immediately report Clery incidents to the institution and to complete Clery Act training as determined by the University Clery Director.

Conditional Offer

The work for this faculty position is located in the State of California and requires commuting to the campus. Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Offers of employment are conditional, 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.

Equal Employment Statement

San Jose 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. This policy applies to all San Jose State University students, faculty, and staff as well as University programs and activities. Reasonable accommodations are made for applicants with disabilities who self‑disclose. Note that all San Jose State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.