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JOB SUMMARY

Title: Pathway Coordinator of Practicum Education, Department of the School of Social Work (in San Bernardino, CA)

Department: School of Social Work

Time Base: 12 month, 40 hours per week

Status: Temporary, benefited, position through the State (Position may be renewed annually based on available funding and satisfactory performance) 

Work Schedule:  This position supports students and instructors in our Pathways MSW Distance Education (online) Program. The position itself is an on-campus position and does require occasional evening and weekend availability.

TYPICAL ACTIVITIES

Practicum Education (60%)

• All Practicum Coordinator positions report to the Director of the School of Social Work and work closely with the Director and Associate Director of Practicum Education. 

• The Practicum Coordinator is responsible for developing, overseeing, and managing practicum placements for students in the Pathways MSW Distance Education Program (online) and for students in other BASW and MSW programs as needed. 

• The Practicum Coordinator will develop and implement practicum placements for Pathways MSW students, including initiating partnerships, ensuring practicum placement agencies meet all requirements, and initiating and monitoring contract development through execution. 

• The Practicum Coordinator is responsible for ensuring all aspects of practicum curriculum and policy meet CSWE, university and school standards for student placement, instruction, student and liaison support, performance evaluation, and recordkeeping and documentation.

• The Practicum Coordinator will work with School of Social Work faculty and agency practicum 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 Practicum Coordinator will regularly assess students’ performance in practicum and implement corrective action as specified by School, university, and agency policies, and will make appropriate referrals to School, university and community resources.

Teaching (20%)

• The Practicum Coordinator will be assigned to teach one class each semester. Practicum Coordinators will likely be assigned to teach classes directly related to practicum including, but not limited to micro practice courses and practicum seminars.

Service (20%)

• The Practicum Coordinator represents the MSW Pathway Distance Education program at all School of Social Work faculty and curriculum committee meetings, as well as at any relevant college and university meetings.

• The Practicum Coordinator represents the School of Social Work and the MSW Pathway Distance education program at relevant local, regional, state and national meetings. 

• The Practicum Coordinator reviews MSW and/or BASW applications and may be assigned to serve on the School’s admissions committee. 

• The Practicum Coordinator represents the MSW Pathways Distance Education program at all School, university, and agency events at which Pathways students are required to attend. 

• The Practicum Coordinator represents the Practicum Education team on Student Review Committees, Scholarship/Awards Committees, and at other student award or disciplinary processes. 

• The Practicum Coordinator conducts classroom visits with instructors of practicum related courses, including practicum seminars and micro practice courses. 

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master of Social Work (MSW) from an accredited social work program

• Two years post M.S.W. experience required

• Experience working with diverse groups.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in hand by time of appointment. (specify degree or degrees).
• Master of Social Work (MSW) from an accredited social work program.
• Two years post M.S.W. experience required.
• Experience working with diverse groups. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• • LCSW preferred. 

  • Experience as a practicum (field) instructor or university practicum liaison preferred. 

  • Administrative skills and experience are preferred. 

  • Familiarity in communicating and teaching in person and in an online environment is preferred. 

  • Experience interacting with community partners and working in a team environment is preferred. 

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 Department of the School of Social Work:  https://www.csusb.edu/social-work 

For more information regarding the position, please contact:

Recrutiment Chair

Shyra Harris, LCSW

sharris@csusb.edu

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit:

1. Curriculum Vitae

2. Cover Letter that includes: 

1. A statement including a description of background, skills, and expertise relevant to this position.

2. A statement of approach to providing social work practicum education.

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. 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. 

7. 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 November 1, 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=543081&SourceTypeID=803&sLanguage=en-us&lApplicationSubSourceID=11243

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Lecturer A                           (Range 2) - $5507 – $6677

Lecturer B                           (Range 3) - $6221 – $13,224

Lecturer C                           (Range 4) - $6825 – $14,523

Lecturer D                           (Range 5) - $8593 – $15,221

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