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2026-27 AY Lecturer Pool - School of Social Work

California State University-Sacramento · Sacramento, CA · 2 wk ago
Training$15k/yrTemporary

Sacramento State’s School of Social Work is one of the largest accredited social work programs in California. Faculty and staff train a highly diverse student body to prepare the next generation of social work professionals for the region and beyond. The School prepares ethical and competent generalist and specialized social workers who can lead and serve diverse communities in developing and delivering psychosocial and clinical services that promote human wellbeing and social justice.

The School offers:

  • Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (BASW) for generalist practice
  • Master of Social Work (MASW) with three pathways:
    • Traditional two-year program
    • Extended part-time (three-year) program
    • Advanced Standing (one-year) program for those with an accredited BASW degree (within 5 years of application)
  • Specializations for MASW students:
    • Behavioral health
    • Health and aging
    • Practice with children and families
  • Title IV-E child welfare training program

The School seeks applicants who are highly intersectionally diverse, seasoned practitioners (micro through macro), and committed to building an equitable, diverse scholarly learning environment promoting health equity and social justice.

About the role

Part-time lecturers are instructional faculty with conditional appointments based on enrollment and budget. Hires from the applicant pool are made when instructional needs arise due to changing enrollment, tenure-track faculty assignments, or other factors. Initial appointments are typically for one semester, though academic-year appointments may occur. Renewals depend on department needs, funding, and performance. Appointments are often finalized just prior to the start of the semester.

Duties include instruction, class preparation, grading, and office hours. Additional duties may be assigned based on departmental needs. Course assignments (dates, times, modality) are determined by the Department Chair under the direction of the College Dean.

Courses are offered throughout the workweek and on weekends, during both day and evening hours. Most courses are in-person, with some offered online.

Subject areas

Needs vary and may include:

  • Generalist practice (BASW or MASW)
  • Advanced graduate-level practice in behavioral health, health & aging, or children and families
  • Field (practicum) supervision
  • Macro practice (administration, supervision, community organizing, policy practice)
  • Advocacy
  • Program evaluation and grant writing
  • Psychodiagnosing (using DSM-5-TR), substance use disorders, forensics
  • Statistics
  • Social science research methodologies (quantitative, qualitative)
  • Social science and critical theories (e.g., human behavior and the social environment)
  • Cultural diversity, social justice, power/privilege/oppression
  • U.S. social welfare policy
  • Practice with specialty populations (e.g., Veterans, LGBTQ+ communities, international settings, gerontology, neurocognitive and developmental disabilities)

Requirements

For most courses:

  • Master of Social Work (MSW) or equivalent graduate degree in social work or a closely related field (e.g., MSSW, MA/AM in Social Work/Social Welfare, MA/MS in Sociology, Economics, Psychology, Public Health, or Feminist Studies)
  • Minimum of two years of post-MSW professional practice experience

For select undergraduate practice or field seminar courses:

  • Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
  • Minimum of five years of post-BSW relevant practice experience

Applicants with only a BSW should address this in their cover letter.

Qualifications

Preferred qualifications include:

  • At least five years of post-MSW professional practice experience, especially for teaching graduate-level practice courses
  • Current licensure or credentials, such as:
    • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California or comparable out-of-state license
    • Pupil Personnel Services Credential (PPSC) in California
    • NASW credentials (e.g., ACSW, DCSW)
    • Board Certified Diplomate (BCD) or similar from a recognized credentialing body

Pay

Initial rank and salary are based on professional experience and educational background. As of July 2024, the classification salary ranges (full-time rate, 15 weighted teaching units) are:

  • Lecturer A: $5,507 – $6,677 per month
  • Lecturer B: $6,221 – $13,224 per month
  • Lecturer C: $6,825 – $14,523 per month
  • Lecturer D: $8,593 – $15,211 per month

Compensation is pro-rated based on assigned units. For example, a Lecturer A assigned 3 units at the minimum salary would earn $1,101.40 per check for 6 payments, totaling $6,608.40 for the semester.

About Sacramento State

Sacramento State is located in California’s capital city, five miles from the State Capitol. The 300-acre campus is along the American River, near bike trails and recreational areas. Sacramento, known as the “Farm-to-Fork Capital,” is one of the most ethnically diverse and livable cities in the U.S., with a population of 500,000.

The university is a Hispanic and AANAPISI-serving institution with 31,000 students from the region, state, and world. Its mission is to transform lives by preparing students to lead, serve, and succeed. Sacramento State is committed to learning and student success, teaching, research, justice, diversity, equity, inclusion, community engagement, and wellness and safety.

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