JOB SUMMARY
The School of Social Work invites applications for multiple 12-month, full-time lecturer appointments focused on practicum education and Title IV-E child welfare initiatives. Appointees will advance the School’s mission across the BASW and MSW programs at the San Bernardino and Palm Desert campuses and within the online MSW program. Assignments vary by position and may include: directing practicum operations; placing students in practicum, ensuring strong relationships with agency partners, maintaining documentation and data; guaranteeing compliance with accreditation and university requirements; project management, grant application and management, and training and curriculum development. These roles emphasize practicum instruction and program administration with limited direct classroom teaching; specific duties will be determined by program needs and candidate expertise.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- MSW from a CSWE-accredited program and post-MSW professional experience (at least two years; additional experience expected for leadership-focused assignments).
- Demonstrated effectiveness working with diverse students and communities and commitment to equity, inclusion, and student success in practicum education.
- Ability to collaborate with faculty, staff, and community/agency partners and to contribute to practicum operations, student placement/evaluation, and documentation/compliance activities.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Degree in hand by time of appointment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- LCSW; experience as a practicum/field instructor, faculty field liaison, or practicum coordinator; experience with affiliation agreements, site development, and community/agency engagement.
- Experience with practicum data/documentation systems (e.g., IPT), evaluation processes, accreditation or grant reporting, and continuous quality improvement.
- For assignments supporting Title IV-E child welfare, post-MSW child welfare practice/administration experience and familiarity with IV-E stipend and workforce development are preferred.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
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.
Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with CSUSB. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Note: CSUSB cannot deny an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until it has performed an individualized assessment and linked the relevant conviction history with specific job duties in the position being sought.
Please note: Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that CSUSB has designated as sensitive. Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to CSUSB or individuals in the university community.
For health and well-being, CSUSB is a smoke & tobacco-free campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The School of Social Work offers CSWE-accredited BASW and MSW degrees at both the San Bernardino and Palm Desert campuses, as well as a distance education MSW program, serving students across the Inland Empire and Coachella Valley. We seek applicants eager to serve our diverse students, who are often the first in their families to attend college, with innovative and effective teaching, and to engage in research that advances the profession. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from members of historically underrepresented groups. As part of CSUSB’s commitment to inclusive excellence, the School of Social Work values faculty who bring diverse perspectives and experiences that enrich our learning community and strengthen our mission of equity and social justice.
For questions or more detailed information about the positions, please contact:
Recruitment Chair
Chair Priyanjali Chakraborty
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter that includes:
○ A statement including a description of background, skills, and expertise relevant to this position.
○ A statement of your approach to providing social work education related to the role for which you are applying (e.g., Director of Practicum, Practicum Coordinator, IVE Practicum Coordinator, IVE Project Coordinator, or IV-E Practicum Support).
3. If available, evidence of teaching effectiveness such as teaching portfolios, reports on teaching observations, and/or student evaluations of teaching.
4. Unofficial copies of all postsecondary degree transcripts (official transcripts may be required prior to appointment).
5. Reference List — names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three (3) referees whom we may contact.
6. Confidential letters of recommendation may be solicited from those listed as references on the application if the applicant is moved forward in the recruitment process. Non-confidential letters of recommendation can be uploaded by the applicant during the application process.
7. Diversity Statement (maximum 1,000 words) that includes your interpretation of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and provides specific examples of how your background and experiences have prepared you for this role at CSUSB.
Formal review of applications will begin January 15, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.
If you are interested in this opportunity, we invite you to apply by using this CSU Recruit Hyperlink at:
https://secure.dc4.pageuppeople.com/apply/873/gateway/Default.aspx?c=apply&sJobIDs=553899&SourceTypeID=803&sLanguage=en-us&lApplicationSubSourceID=11243
Please Note: CSUSB is currently not sponsoring applicants for H-1B employment that are subject to the $100,000 fee established by the “Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers” issued on September 19, 2025. Applicants are responsible for determining the applicability of the fee.
Salary is commensurate with experience.
Lecturer A 12 Month (Range 2) - $6,288 – $7,658
Lecturer B 12 Month (Range 3) - $7,127 – $15,211
Lecturer C 12 Month (Range 4) - $7,830 – $16,697
Lecturer D 12 Month (Range 5) - $9,883 – $17,490
CSU Salary Schedule: https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/compensation/Pages/salary-schedule.aspx
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
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.
California State University, San Bernardino is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status. This position adheres to CSU policies against Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Sexual Violence, including Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking. This requires completion of Sexual Violence Prevention Training within 6 months of assuming employment and on a two-year basis thereafter. (Executive Order 1096)
This position may be “Designated” under California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. This would require the filing of a Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis and the completion of training within 6 months of assuming office and every 2 years thereafter. Visit the Human Resources Conflict of Interest webpage link for additional information:
https://www.csusb.edu/human-resources/current-employees/employee-relations/conflict-interest