Masters of Social Work Extended Program Practicum Liaison (Temporary)

Title of the Job: Masters of Social Work Extended Program Practicum Liaison (Temporary)

Location: San Francisco, CA

Job Description: FACULTY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYMASTERS OF SOCIAL WORK EXTENDED PROGRAM PRACTICUM LIAISONFULL-TIME, TEMPORARY, 12-MONTH LECTURERTHE UNIVERSITY: California State University, East Bay (CSUEB), one of the 23 California State Universities, is a comprehensive university serving the San Francisco Bay Area/Silicon Valley. We are proud of our mission to support a richly diverse student body through academically rich and culturally relevant learning experiences. We are a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) as well as an Asian American & Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and we have the second highest percentage of Black students in the CSU system. Our student population reflects a variety of abilities and identities. Many are the first in their family to attend college. Our students come from a number of regional community colleges and high schools. The successful candidate will bring with them expertise or an openness to creating a welcoming and supportive environment for all of our students. We are known for our award-winning programs, expert instruction, diverse student body, and a choice of more than 100 career-focused fields of study. With an enrollment of approximately 10,000 students and 900 faculty, the University offers bachelor’s degrees in 49 fields, minors in 52 fields, master’s degrees in 34 fields, 16 credentials programs, 18 certificate options, and 1 doctoral degree program. Cal State East Bay has three locations: the main 342-acre campus in the Hayward hills, the Concord Center, and the downtown Oakland Center.THE DEPARTMENT: The Department of Social Work was founded in 2003 and has been offering a CSWE-accredited Master of Social Work (MSW) degree with two- and three-year (Extended) program options. In Fall 2025, we will be launching a new Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program. The mission of the BSW program is to graduate generalist practice-level, culturally responsive urban social workers. The BSW program prepares students to attend to individual, family, group, and community needs caused by inequalities of class and identity, including race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, immigration status, religion, caste, and other forms of social injustice. Advocacy and social change to address these injustices form the core of the BSW program. Our vision is to create a cadre of diverse leaders to be catalysts for social change and transform oppressive systems in partnership with the communities we serve. Please see the Department of Social Work Website:DUTIES OF THE POSITION: The Practicum Liaison position is a twelve-month, full-time lecturer appointment reporting to the Practicum Director. The Practicum Liaison is expected to: work with agency supervisors to maintain and develop Practicum placements within the social work community; and manage and supervise students conducting practicum work for all MSW students. Specific duties include: coordination and integration of practicum education for our Extended MSW program, ensuring compliance with the Council on Social Work Education’s standards; Development and implementation of a continuous, comprehensive practicum education program evaluation plan; Recruitment of qualified agencies for student placements; Joint administration of practicum related issues with coordinators of funding programs such as the Title IV-E and Behavioral Health grants; assists with the maintenance of files on Practicum agency agreements and letters of understanding; Participation, when necessary, in the resolution of problems occurring in placements; Updating and maintaining the program Practicum Manual; Developing and updating Practicum Seminar syllabi; Planning and implementation of training seminars for agency Practicum instructors; Attend Faculty Meetings and other relevant Departmental or University meetings; Interface with the social service community and surrounding universities to maintain and build the Practicum Education program; Other relevant duties as assigned. Faculty engage in teaching, and advising, as well as service at the departmental, college, university, and community levels. As an applied discipline, we emphasize community engagement in our teaching, as well as in other aspects of our work. Faculty must be prepared to teach in-person, hybrid, and/or fully online courses. Please note that teaching assignments at California State University, East Bay may include courses at the Hayward campus, Concord Center, and Online. In addition to teaching, all faculty have advising responsibilities, and assist the department with administrative and/or committee work.RANK AND SALARY: The full-time 12-month lecturer salary is dependent upon educational preparation and experience. Position appointment is subject to budgetary authorization. This position is grant-based, from the California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI), Social Work Education Capacity Expansion (SWECE) program, funding to permanently expand an existing MSW program. Grant dates are 1/27/2023 – 6/30/2027 with a total award of $2.4M.The salary schedule information for the Lecturer – 12 month classification is available based on the following ranges:Lecturer – 12 MONTH (Range 2) – $6,288 – $7,658Lecturer – 12 MONTH (Range 3) – $7,127 – $15,211Lecturer – 12 MONTH (Range 4) – $7,830 – $16,697Lecturer – 12 MONTH (Range 5) – $9,883 – $17,490The anticipated hiring range is generally at or near the minimum of the appropriate range, commensurate with education and experience.DATES OF APPOINTMENT: 12/2/2024 – 12/1/2025; This is a temporary, full-time, grant funded position through December 1, 2025, with the possibility of reappointment.QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must hold a Master of Social Work degree from a CSWE accredited institution, and at least two years of full-time post-master’s social work experience. Candidates should demonstrate experience in teaching, mentoring, and community service that has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. This University is fully committed to the rights of students, staff and faculty with disabilities in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.Note: California State University, East Bay hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All offers of employment are contingent upon presentation of documents demonstrating the appointee’s identity and eligibility to work in accordance with provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act. A background check (including a criminal records check and prior employment verification) must be completed and cleared prior to the start of employment.As an Equal Opportunity Employer, CSUEB does not discriminate on the basis of any protected categories: age, ancestry, citizenship, color, disability, gender, immigration status, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran’s status. The University is committed to the principles of diversity in employment and to creating a stimulating learning environment for its diverse student body.SponsorshipCal State East Bay is not a sponsoring agency for Lecturer positions and we are not an E-Verify employer.Advertised: Oct 23 2024 Pacific Daylight Time
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Salary: $6288 – 7658 per month

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