School of Social Work, Full Time Lecturer - PDC Coordinator of Field Education

California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) is located in San Bernardino in the Inland Empire, 60 miles east of Los Angeles and operates a satellite campus in Palm Desert located in Coachella Valley. CSUSB serves approximately 20,000 students, of which 81% are first-generation college students and graduates about 5,000 students annually. As a designated Hispanic Serving Institution, CSUSB reflects the dynamic diversity of the region and has one of the most diverse student populations of any university in the Inland Empire, and the second highest Hispanic enrollment of all public universities in California. CSUSB employs 467 full-time faculty and offers 48 undergraduate, 35 graduate, and one doctoral degree programs and 14 academic programs with national accreditation.

At CSUSB, diversity, equity and inclusion are values central to our mission. We recognize that diversity and inclusion in all its forms are necessary for our institutional success. By fully leveraging our diverse experiences, backgrounds and insights, we inspire innovation, challenge the status quo and create better outcomes for our students and community. As part of CSUSB’s commitment to hire, develop and retain a diverse faculty, we offer a variety of networking, mentoring and development programs for our junior faculty. We are committed to building and sustaining a CSUSB community that is supportive and inclusive of all individuals. Qualified applicants with experience in ethnically diverse settings and/or who demonstrate a commitment to serving diverse student populations are strongly encouraged to apply. CSUSB has received the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, which recognizes CSUSB’s ongoing commitment to service-learning, a high-impact practice that combines classroom instruction with meaningful volunteer service and correlates strongly to student success.

JOB SUMMARY

The Field Coordinator will be responsible for the implementation and administration of the general policies of the Palm Desert Field Education Program within the School of Social Work including student recruitment, field instruction and support, performance evaluation, internship placement, tracking and statistical analysis, and retention support. The Field Coordinator will work directly with the Director of Field to manage, train, and support Faculty Field Liaisons. The Field Coordinator will work with the School’s Director of Field education and agency representatives to develop field placements and learning experiences for Palm Desert students that meet School of Social Work requirements and execute affiliation agreements. The Field Coordinator will assist with the development and implementation of on-campus and online training for field instructors and on-campus Field Orientations. The Field Coordinator will provide representation of the School of Social Work at local, regional, state and national meetings.

TYPICAL ACTIVITIES

     Administration

• All Field Coordinator positions fall under the general supervision of the Director of the School of Social Work.
• The Field Coordinator will be responsible for the implementation and administration of the general policies of the Palm Desert Field Education Program within the School of Social Work including student recruitment, field instruction and support, performance evaluation, internship placement, tracking and statistical analysis, and retention support.
• The Field Coordinator will work directly with the Director of Field to manage, train, and support Faculty Field Liaisons.
• The Field Coordinator will work with the School’s Director of Field education and agency representatives to develop field placements and learning experiences for Palm Desert students that meet School of Social Work requirements and execute affiliation agreements. This may include:
• Developing affiliation agreements with field placement agencies and ensuring that the agencies have qualified field instructors.  
• Developing between 5-15 new sites per year in designated region and complete all required document with onboarding the agency.
• Monitoring sites and compliance with contract
• Reviewing and renewing agency/University affiliation contracts as needed
• Completing electronic and paper documentation needed in support of the Field Education Program
• The Field Coordinator will assist with the development and implementation of on-campus and online training for field instructors.
• The Field Coordinator will provide online and on-campus Field Orientations
• The Field Coordinator will provide representation of the School of Social Work at local, regional, state and national meetings
• The Field Coordinator will perform other duties as assigned 

    Student Interaction/Performance  

• The Field Coordinator will serve as a faculty liaison and be responsible for teaching at least two sections of students in field work based on WTU allocation. This includes:

• monitoring student progress in field placement and facilitating an integrative seminar; and,
• meeting at least one time per semester (and as needed) with the field instructors and students.
• The Field Coordinator will mentor students and intervene as needed, either online or on campus and provide feedback to Field Director.

    Academic/Curriculum

• The Field Coordinator will work with School of Social Work faculty and agency field instructors to develop and ensure that the CSWE competencies upon which the MSW and BASW program are based are integrated into classroom, seminar curriculum and agency learning experiences
• The Field Coordinator will work directly with the Director of Field Education to maintain and update field seminars annually and as needed
• The Field Coordinator will teach seminars which will include competency-based lectures, group discussion, and skill development with students.
• The Field Coordinator will be assigned training to develop and maintain.

    Community Collaboration

• The Field Coordinator will regularly engage and collaborate with current agencies and community partners to build, strengthen, and maintain relationships.
• The Field Coordinator will regularly engage and collaborate with current agencies and community partners to provide necessary support and problem solve as needed.
• The Field Coordinator will collaborate with agencies to ensure that competencies are being integrated into the field practicum experience; assist in planning for trainings; and ensure the appropriate placements of students.
• The Field Coordinator will conduct outreach activities as needed.

    Department and University Collaboration

• The Field Coordinator will be involved in school/university committees as they relate to field education issues.
• The Field Coordinator will participate in faculty meetings, curriculum committee meetings, field committee meetings, admissions committee, and other committee’s as assigned
• The Field Coordinator will attend and co-facilitate monthly Field Liaison meetings and attend bi-weekly Field Coordinator meetings.

Qualified candidates must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring a diverse student population and to working effectively with faculty, staff and students across a wide range of disciplines.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in hand by time of appointment. 

• Applicants are required to have a Master of Social Work (MSW) from an accredited social work program.

• A Social Work License and 2 years post M.S.W. experience preferred.

• Familiarity in communicating and teaching in person and in an online environment desirable. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Evidence of scholarly activity, publication, and innovation is valued. Evidence of exemplary graduate-level teaching and leadership experience at program level is preferred and should be noted in application.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

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 CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with CSUSB. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Note: CSUSB cannot deny an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until it has performed an individualized assessment and linked the relevant conviction history with specific job duties in the position being sought.

Please note: Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that CSUSB has designated as sensitive. Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to CSUSB or individuals in the university community.

For health and well-being, CSUSB is a smoke & tobacco-free campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The School of Social Work offers CSWE accredited BASW and MSW degrees on campus and a distance education MSW program. We seek applicants eager to serve our diverse students, who are often the first in their families to attend college, with innovative and effective teaching, and engage in research that advances the profession. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from members of historically underrepresented groups. CSUSB is committed to improving our University’s diversity with regard to race, sex, religion, sexual orientation, culture, and physical ability.

To find out more about the School of Social Work, go to: https://www.csusb.edu/social-work . 

For more information regarding the position, please contact:

Recruitment Chair

Dr. Armando Barragan, PhD, MSW 

([email protected] ). 

 

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit:

1.  Curriculum Vitae

2.  Cover Letter that includes:

          a. A statement including a description of background, skills and expertise relevant to this position as well as a statement of                          approach to providing social work field instruction.

          b. A statement of your approach to providing social work field instruction.

3.   If available, evidence of teaching effectiveness such as teaching portfolios, reports on teaching observations, and/or student evaluations of teaching.  

4.   Unofficial copies of all postsecondary degree transcripts (official transcripts may be required prior to appointment).

5.   Reference List - names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three (3) referees whom we may contact to obtain letters of recommendation.

6.   Diversity Statement, which may include your interpretation of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and must include specific examples of how your background and your educational and/or professional experiences have prepared you for this role at California State University, San Bernardino (maximum 1,000 words).

7.   Confidential letters of recommendation may be solicited from those listed as references on the application if the applicant is moved forward in the recruitment process. Non-confidential letters of recommendation can be uploaded by the applicant during the application process.

Formal review of applications will begin 9/12/2023 and continue until the position is filled.

If you are interested in this opportunity, we invite you to apply by using this CSU Recruit Hyperlink at:

https://secure.dc4.pageuppeople.com/apply/873/gateway/Default.aspx?c=apply&sJobIDs=531494&SourceTypeID=803&sLanguage=en-us&lApplicationSubSourceID=11243

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Lecturer A                           (Range 2) - $5,168 – $ 6,946

Lecturer B                           (Range 3) - $6,190 – $13,797

Lecturer C                           (Range 4) - $7,102 – $15,145

Lecturer D                           (Range 5) - $8,964 – $15,864

CSU Salary Schedule: https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/compensation/Pages/salary-schedule.aspx

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

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 CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

California State University, San Bernardino is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status. This position adheres to CSU policies against Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Sexual Violence, including Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking. This requires completion of Sexual Violence Prevention Training within 6 months of assuming employment and on a two-year basis thereafter. (Executive Order 1096)

This position may be “Designated” under California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. This would require the filing of a Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis and the completion of training within 6 months of assuming office and every 2 years thereafter. Visit the Human Resources Conflict of Interest webpage link for additional information:
https://www.csusb.edu/human-resources/current-employees/employee-relations/conflict-interest