"Social Work - Part-Time Lecturer Pool"

Social Work - Part-Time Lecturer Pool

Department of Social WorkPart-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.

APPOINTMENTS FROM THE PART-TIME POOL ARE TEMPORARY AND OFTEN MADE JUST PRIOR TO THE START OF THE ACADEMIC TERM. APPLICANTS MUST BE AVAILABLE 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:

Required materials at time of application:

1. Cover Letter which includes a statement of which courses qualified to teach
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Copy of your unofficial transcripts conferring your highest terminal degree
4. A list of three (3) references with contact information
5. Inclusive Excellence Statement (no more 500 words): This statement provides the candidate's unique perspective on their past and present contributions to and future aspirations for promoting and engaging with a diverse student population. This statement aims to showcase the candidate's professional experience, intellectual commitments, and/or willingness to teach and create an academic environment supportive of all students.
6. Summary of Teaching Experience/Course
7. Teaching Evaluations (if available)

Required materials before official hire:

1. Three letters of recommendation- Once selected as a finalist, your references will be notified via email to upload their confidential letter of recommendation
2. Official transcripts from the institution's Registrar's office emailed to rabdelaziz@fullerton.edu

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 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.

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

Regular performance evaluations of part-time lecturers are made by the department in accord with the faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement and University Policy Statement 210.070. These performance evaluations determine which lecturers will be retained for future and continued teaching assignments. And in some instances, syllabi, assignments and reading material will be reviewed by the departmental personnel committee.

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: $5,507 - $6,677 per month Anticipated hiring range depending on qualifications, not to exceed $6,221 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 $6,608.40 to $7,465.20 per semester.

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

ABOUT THE COLLEGE AND THE DEPARTMENT

The College of Health & Human Development (HHD) is one of the eight Colleges on the campus of Cal State Fullerton. The mission of the College of HHD is to provide exemplary education, research, and community outreach related to human health, development, and lifelong well-being. Emphasis is placed on both theory and evidence-based practice, with special attention to the development of critical thinking, leadership, and professional skills needed in a global society.

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.