Employment Opportunities

The School of Social Work provides a positive, inclusive, collegial work environment.

Lecturers/Part-Time Positions

The School of Social Work is looking for qualified instructors to teach courses in our Bachelors of Social Work (BASW) and/or Masters of Social Work (MSW) degree programs (both the On-Campus and the Online/Hybrid programs). Review our course list to understand the content and competency areas for which we are seeking teachers.  If you would like to be considered for a position, complete the SJSU School of Social Work Instructor Interest Form and email to Dr. Peter Allen Lee (peter.a.lee@sjsu.edu): (1) a cover letter describing your interests and qualifications, and (2) your current CV or resume.

Faculty Field Liaison (FFL) 

Part-Time Lecturer Position(s)

We are currently 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, Public Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Adult and Aging Services, and the Pupil Personnel Services Credential (PPSC). Both our MSW and BASW programs are fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).

To apply for this position, please email a cover letter describing your interest to socialwork@sjsu.edu with “Faculty Field Liaison” in the subject line. Attach the following documents:

  • CV or resume;
  • Cover letter including a brief description of your interest in the position,
  • teaching philosophy, and relevant professional experience;
  • List of at least three (3) or as many as five (5) references

Please submit these materials indicating your interest by April 24, 2026; an additional application through the CSU system will be required after the initial review process. 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.