Department of Social Work
Part-Time Lecturer Pool

POSITION

The Department of Social Work at CSU Fullerton invites applications for its Part-Time Lecturer Pool.  Our Core Values are: Service, Social Justice, Dignity and Worth of a Person, Importance of Human Relationships, Integrity, and Competence.

We welcome applications from individuals who have clinical, policy, or teaching experience, and are student-centered to teach in the areas that include: 

• Social Welfare Policy
• Social Work Practice with Older Adults
• Mental Health Policy & Social Work
• Mental Health Practice with Children and Adults
• Human Development in Social Environments
• Master’s Project/ Research Methods
• Social Work Practice with Diverse Populations

This is a pool of part-time lecturers for the department to draw on as necessary. Qualified applicants will be contacted when positions are available.

While our course sequence includes select online courses, the majority of our courses are taught in-person.

APPOINTMENTS FROM THE PART-TIME POOL ARE TEMPORARY AND OFTEN MADE JUST PRIOR TO THE START OF THE ACADEMIC TERM. APPLICANTS MAY BE OFFERED EMPLOYMENT ON VERY SHORT NOTICE. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A Master’s Degree in Social Work or Social Welfare from a social work program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE);
• For social work practice classes, at least 2 years of post-master’s practice experience;
• University-level teaching experience;
• The ability to communicate effectively and work with culturally and ethnically diverse populations in community-based venues.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Social work practice experience with clients of diverse socio-cultural backgrounds in multiple settings;
• For social work practice classes, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the State of California

HOW TO APPLY

A complete online application must be submitted in order to receive consideration. Please provide the following materials as it relates to your application requirements:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Three Letters of Recommendation
• Unofficial transcripts from the University where your last degree was conferred (official transcripts required upon appointment)
• Summary of Teaching Experience/Courses
• Diversity Statement - Please provide a brief statement (no more than 500 words) detailing how you envision your teaching will support the success of students from underrepresented racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, sexuality, and gender identity backgrounds.

Applications will be reviewed as needed. Please direct all questions about the position to: Dr. Michelle Martin, Chair, Department of Social Work, mimartin@fullerton.edu

APPOINTMENT AND SALARY

All part-time faculty appointments are made as Lecturers, under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the CSU system and the California Faculty Association.  Initial appointments are for one semester only. 

Classification Range: $5,007 - $6,359 per month
Anticipated hiring range depending on qualifications, not to exceed $5,925 per month

The full-time (15 units per semester) monthly base salaries indicated above are prorated to the number of units worked and are paid in six monthly payments for each full semester. For a three-unit assignment, typical starting compensation ranges from $6,008.40 to $7,110 per semester.

For a description of potential benefits, go to https://hr.fullerton.edu/total-wellness/benefits/

APPOINTMENT DATE AND ACADEMIC CALENDAR

The need for part-time faculty is greatest in Fall and Spring semesters. The Fall term begins in the late August and ends in mid-December; the Spring term runs from the middle of January through the end of May. On rare occasions part-time faculty are needed during one of the Summer Session segments.

ABOUT THE COLLEGE AND THE DEPARTMENT

The College of Health and Human Development values diversity and inclusion, collaboration, academic excellence, discovery, and accountability. We aspire to foster future leaders committed to equitable and best practices that improve the human condition in a diverse society. Our mission is to prepare students to thrive in a globalized era in their chosen field. We provide education, conduct research, and engage diverse communities to advance human health, development, and well-being.

The mission of the Social Work Program at California State University, Fullerton is to educate emerging and committed professionals for social work practice with vulnerable, marginalized, and underrepresented populations. We are committed to developing competent, ethical, and effective social workers who will promote integrity in the profession and provide leadership in advancing social work knowledge, promoting scientific inquiry and evidence-based practice, addressing social problems, and advocating for social justice. We engage communities and organizations in an effort to educate developing professional social workers while offering the wider community relevant expertise and assistance. We believe in the inclusion of individuals and groups from socially, culturally, and economically diverse environments, with special sensitivity to the multicultural communities of Orange County and the Southern California region. We also educate students toward a greater understanding of social work, human rights, and social justice from a global perspective.

California State University, Fullerton is a minority-serving institution and an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to increasing the diversity of the campus community and the curriculum. CSUF fosters an inclusive environment within which students, faculty, staff, and administrators thrive. Individuals advancing the University’s strategic diversity goals and those from underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.

CAMPUS & AREA

Standing on 241 acres at the heart of Southern California, the university was founded in 1957 and has grown into a population of over 41,000 students. As Titans, we believe that diverse perspectives deepen our understanding. We are committed to giving students the support they need to graduate, while responding to California’s revolving work force needs. At California State University, Fullerton we strive for continual improvement of students, staff, faculty and administrators through orientations, training programs and professional development opportunities. As part of the Titan Community, you have access to many campus facilities and services including but not limited to the Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana, CSUF Garden Grove Center, Fullerton Arboretum, cultural events and performances in the Clayes Performing Arts Center, Cal State Fullerton Athletics sports events, Titan Recreation Center, and the Employee Wellness Program.

MANDATED REPORTER PER CANRA

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, revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CLEARANCE NOTICE

This offer is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or if information was knowingly withheld or falsified.

Please note, that continued employment is contingent upon your successful completion of a background screening as required under CSU policy. Faculty rehired at CSUF after a break in service of 12 or more months who have not had a CSUF background check within the past 12 months will be subject to a new background check; rehire is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of the new background check

OUT-OF-STATE EMPLOYMENT POLICY

In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and requires hiring employees to perform CSU related work within the State of California.

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