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Cal State University (CSU) San Jose
Faculty Field Liaisons
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What they do
A Social Work Professor teaches foundational ideas, truths, and methods in social work to students through a combination of classroom instruction, field experience, and assignments at colleges, trade schools or other institutes. May assist or lead in the creation of the curriculum to be taught. In addition to instruction, they may assist or lead in research initiatives relating to their field.
$98,576 / year median in California
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description Department Summary The School of Social Work at San José State University is seeking and hiring Faculty Field Liaisons (FFLs) to serve in our BASW and MSW Programs (on-campus and online). We desire a colleague and team member who is qualified, motivated, committed, enthusiastic, and detail-oriented, and who has a passion to educate social work students. This is an opportunity to join a dynamic, mutually-supportive faculty and an academic program that has earned a reputation for excellence over its 50+ year history within the California State University system. The School of Social Work offers MSW (on-campus, hybrid/online, and advanced standing) and BASW degrees, and additional training and certificate programs such as those in Title IV-E Child Welfare, Integrated Behavioral Health, Mental Health, and the Pupil Personnel Services Credential (PPSC). Both our MSW and BASW programs are fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). The School of Social Work at San José State University recently reached its 50th Anniversary and is currently the largest social work program by enrollment in the San Francisco Bay Area. Our Transcultural Perspective is at the heart of our mission, we are committed to social justice and to addressing the changing needs of diverse communities through education, research, and service. Please visit our School of Social Work website ( www.sjsu.edu/socialwork ) and the SJSU catalog ( https://catalog.sjsu.edu/ ) for more details about our programs and curriculum. A Faculty Field Liaison (FFL) position is equivalent to approximately 50% to 100% time (depending on interest and availability) in the BASW and/or MSW program. There are variations depending on whether the FFL is teaching BASW or MSW foundation or advanced year MSW field courses, as well as in online or on-campus formats. FFLs hired in the on-campus program are eligible for benefits; those hired in the online program are not eligible for benefits. Supervised by the Field Education Director, an FFL is responsible for supervising and directing cohesive and progressive educational experiences of students in field instruction. The liaison process implements the following goals: To develop and support a mechanism by which the School of Social Work can meet its primary responsibility for the student's education; To provide an educational context by which the School can nurture the development of professional leadership through student governance, educational experiences, and practice in the field; To provide a structure which has a preventive function regarding a student's educational problems, with the goal of equitable resolution of barriers in his/her learning. Build a respectful partnership with community patterns, agencies and student stakeholders An FFL, as a faculty member of SJSU and the School of Social Work, is one of the key personnel who contributes to the overall education, training, and professional development of our students in the context of the field practicum and its integral part of our overall curriculum. FFLs work a variety of schedules to accommodate the needs of the School and students, but generally during weekday office hours. As an FFL, attendance at field education program meetings and School
- related events is expected.
- in age, abilities, cultural background, ethnicity, religion, economic background, primary language, sexual orientation, gender identity, and academic preparation
- through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies and advisement.
Anticipated hiring ranges:
L-A / Range 2- $5507
- $5959 L-B / Range 3
- $6221
- $7481 L-C / Range 4
- $6825
- $9431 L-D / Range 5
- $8593
- $10347 Ranges are the anticipated monthly salary rate of full-time AY faculty
- part-time rates are prorated.
Attach the following documents:
CV Cover Letter, including explanation of interest, teaching philosophy, and relevant experience List of at least three (3) or as many as five (5) references Please submit these materials indicating your interest by June 13, 2025 ; applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. However, to receive full consideration, applications should be received by the due date. Applications received after the first screening date will be considered at the discretion of the university. If you are selected, you will be instructed to follow the SJSU application and hiring procedures. Conditional Offer The work for this faculty position is located in the State of California. Employment is contingent upon 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. Appointment is contingent upon budget and enrollment considerations and subject to order of assignment provisions in the collective bargaining agreement between California State University and California Faculty Association. These provisions state the "Order of Work," or the order in which available courses must be assigned to faculty, starting with tenure line faculty and ending with new lecturer appointees. San JoséState University:
Silicon Valley's Public University Located in the heart of Silicon Valley- one of the most innovative and diverse regions in the world
- San José State University is the founding campus of the 23-campus California State University (CSU) system and the first public university in the West.
- edge research, combined with world-class scholarship, student-centered learning opportunities, and experiential and interdisciplinary programs, allows SJSU to provide transformative opportunities that advance the public good locally and globally. San José State enrolls more than 36,000 students
- many are historically underserved, and around 45% are first-generation and 38% are Pell-recipients.