MSW 662: Social Work with Older Adults

• Position: Lecturer - Academic year
• Semester: Spring 2025
• Day/Time: Mondays from 2:00 p.m. to 4:50 p.m.
• Modality: Hybrid
• College: CEHHS - College of Education, Health and Human Services
• Department: Social Work

The Department of Social Work at California State University San Marcos seeks a part-time lecturer for spring 2025 to teach MSW 662 Social Work with Older Adults. The course is a 3-unit class, has one 3-hour class each week of the 15-week semester, and is taught in a hybrid format (select weeks will be online and the others are in-person at the San Marcos campus). The course is scheduled for Mondays from 2:00-4:50 pm.

Course Description

Examines an ecosystemic and culturally informed approach to the biological, cultural, ethnic, gender, geographic, psychological, and social issues of relevance to older adults. Explores theories on aging and assessments and interventions in social work with older adult populations.   

Minimum qualifications:

• A Master of Social Work
• Five years of post-MSW experience
• Four years of post-MSW experience working with older adults in social work settings
• Per the California State University’s Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. Working within the State of California is a condition of employment.

Preferred qualifications:

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Experience with adult protective services
• A doctoral degree in Social Work or in a closely related field
• Experience in teaching university classes and with instructional technology

Salary commensurate with degree level and experience

• Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $5,507 - $6,677 per full-time month
• CSU Classification Salary Range: $5,507 - $6,677 per full-time month

Application:

To apply, please prepare to submit the following:

• Your completed faculty application
• Curriculum Vitae (resume)
• Contact information for three professional references
• Letter of interest
• Documentation of teaching effectiveness and sample course syllabi are strongly encouraged when available

Timeline: A review of applications will begin on November 20, 2024; however, the position will remain open until filled.

The University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for under-represented groups.

CSUSM has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and was named one of the top 32 Colleges most friendly to junior faculty by the Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education. Visit Faculty Opportunities for more information.

California State University San Marcos is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is strongly committed to promoting diversity in all areas of the campus community. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, and veteran or military status.

Per the California State University’s Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. Working in the State of California is a condition of employment

This position is subject to employment verification, education verification, reference checks and criminal record checks. An offer of appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, including a criminal records check, and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.

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 in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised December 22, 2020 as a condition of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon execution of an Acknowledgement of Mandated Reporter Status and Legal Duty to Report Child Abuse and Neglect form. Signing the form is a prerequisite to employment and failure to sign will result in any offer of employment being withdrawn.

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