JOB SUMMARY
The School of Social Work invites applications from a diverse group of qualified applicants for a full-time, Assistant Professor tenure track position to begin August 2025. The position is open to candidates who can teach research and macro curriculum to our MSW and BASW students. Responsibilities for the position include:
- Teaching at our San Bernardino campus, in person and online
- Maintaining an active research agenda
- Service to the School and University
- Engaging with campus and community partners
TYPICAL ACTIVITIES
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
- Doctoral degree required upon start of position (Ph.D. in social work preferred)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in teaching social work students at the BASW and MSW levels, in-person and online
- Experience in scholarly research and publication
- A Master’s in Social Work (MSW) and practice experience preferred.
- Experience teaching or working with diverse student populations
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 SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK
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, please visit https://www.csusb.edu/social-work
For questions about this position, please contact:
Recruitment Chair
Armando Barragan
abarragan@csusb.edu
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter that includes:
a. A statement of your teaching interest/philosophy
b. A statement of your research experience/plans
- If available, evidence of teaching effectiveness such as teaching portfolios, reports on teaching observations, and/or student evaluations of teaching.
- Unofficial copies of all postsecondary degree transcripts (official transcripts may be required prior to appointment).
- Reference List - names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three (3) referees whom we may contact to obtain letters of recommendation.
- 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.
- 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).
Formal review of applications will begin September 30, 2024 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=542756&SourceTypeID=803&sLanguage=en-us&lApplicationSubSourceID=11243
Salary is commensurate with experience.
Assistant Professor (Range 3) - $6221 – $13,224
Associate Professor (Range 4) - $6,825 – $14,523
Professor (Range 5) - $8.593 – $15,211
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