Faculty Field Liaisons

About the role

The Department of Social Work at San José State University is seeking candidates for the position of Faculty Field Liaison (FFL) to support the BASW and MSW programs both on-campus and online. The ideal candidate will possess an MSW from a CSWE-accredited program, have at least two years of post-MSW social work experience, and have prior supervisory and/or teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct cohesive and progressive educational experiences of students in field instruction.
• Implement goals to meet the School of Social Work's responsibility for student education, foster professional leadership, and address student learning issues.
• Develop and support a mechanism for meeting the School's educational and professional development needs.
• Build respectful partnerships with community partners, agencies, and student stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the School in education and training of students, including advising, posting office hours, and attending field education program meetings.
• Lead field seminars, oversee and grade student field assignments, and assign and report final grades.
• Affirmative action and diversity initiatives: Demonstrate awareness and experience understanding the needs of a diverse student population.
• Teach classes using the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS).
• Meet regularly with Field Instructors and students to evaluate progress and address concerns.
• Assist with curricular design and improvements.
• Participate in orientations, trainings, seminars, and other events to support students becoming self-directed professionals.

Requirements

• Master of Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Additional certifications such as LCSW or PPSC preferred.
• At least two years of post-MSW social work experience.
• Prior supervisory and/or teaching experience.
• Experience with computer systems and software, including MS Office, Google Suite, PeopleSoft, Canvas, InPlace, Qualtrics, and Financial Transaction Services.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Ability to prioritize and manage workload.
• Knowledge of CSWE accreditation standards and BASW/MSW Program standards.
• Ability to work with diverse populations and inclusive teaching strategies.

Qualifications

• Professional, responsible, and dependable.
• Good communication and people skills.
• Basic computer and software knowledge and skills.
• Ability to work in teams and independently.
• Ability to prioritize and manage workload.
• Ability to interact and collaborate effectively and professionally with university, community, and agency personnel.
• Awareness and sensitivity to the educational goals of a multicultural population.

Benefits

Faculty Field Liaisons (FFLs) hired in the on-campus program are eligible for benefits; those hired in the online program are not eligible for benefits.

Pay

Salary range placement is determined by qualifications and experience. The rates shown below by range are the anticipated salary from the applicable Faculty Salary Schedule - 2322 to be paid per WTU in Special Session programs (a typical course is 3 WTUs). As the salary schedule indicates, compensation may be reduced if enrollment targets are not met.

• L-A / Range 2: $2279 per WTU
• L-B / Range 3: $2497 per WTU
• L-C / Range 4: $3146 per WTU
• L-D / Range 5: $3977 per WTU

Schedule

FFLs work a variety of schedules to accommodate the needs of the School and students, but generally during weekday office hours.

Application Procedure

To apply, please email a cover letter describing your interest to Socialwork@sjsu.edu with “Faculty Field Liaison” in the subject line. Attach your CV/resume, cover letter, and a list of at least three (3) or as many as five (5) references.

Application Deadline

To receive full consideration, applications should be received by April 24, 2026. An additional application through the CSU system will be required after the initial review process. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. However, to receive full consideration, applications should be received by the due date.

Conditional Offer

Employment is contingent upon US residence and proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Proof of immunization against COVID-19 or proof of a medical or religious exemption and compliance with testing protocols is required for employment. Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which 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.