MSW 660: Acceptance and Mindfulness-Based Interventions

• Position: Lecturer - Academic Year
• Semester: Spring 2025
• Day/Time: Wednesdays, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:20 a.m.
• Modality: Hybrid
• College: CEHHS - College of Education, Health and Human Services
• Department: Social Work

The Department of Social Work at California State University San Marcos seeks a part-time lecturer for Spring 2025 to teach MSW 660 Acceptance and Mindfulness-Based Interventions. The course is a 3-unit class, has one 3-hour class each week of the 15-week semester, and is taught in a hybrid format (select weeks will be online and the others are in-person at the San Marcos campus). The course is scheduled for Wednesdays, from 8:30-11:20 a.m.

Course Description

Explores acceptance and mindfulness-based therapeutic approaches with diverse individuals and groups. Addresses engagement, assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation approaches from a mindful and values-focused perspective.

Minimum qualifications:

• A Master of Social Work degree
• Five years of post-MSW experience
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) California licensure
• Three years of post-MSW experience providing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in social work/clinical settings
• One year of post-MSW experience providing Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) or DBT-based psychoeducation
• Per the California State University’s Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. Working within the State of California is a condition of employment.

Preferred qualifications:

• A doctoral degree in Social Work or in a closely related field
• Experience supervising student interns/staff
• Experience in teaching university classes and with instructional technology
• Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and/or intercultural competence with diverse groups in relation to teaching.

Salary commensurate with degree level and experience

• Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $5,007 - $6,677 per full-time month
• CSU Classification Salary Range: $5,007 - $6,677 per full-time month

Application:

To apply, please submit the following:

• A completed faculty application
• Curriculum Vitae (resume)
• Contact information for three professional references
• Letter of interest 
• Documentation of teaching effectiveness and sample course syllabi are strongly encouraged when available

Timeline: A review of applications will begin on December 2, 2024; however, the position will remain open until filled.

The University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for under-represented groups.

CSUSM has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and was named one of the top 32 Colleges most friendly to junior faculty by the Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education. Visit Faculty Opportunities for more information.

California State University San Marcos is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is strongly committed to promoting diversity in all areas of the campus community. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, and veteran or military status.

Per the California State University’s Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. Working in the State of California is a condition of employment

This position is subject to employment verification, education verification, reference checks and criminal record checks. An offer of appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, including a criminal records check, and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or it is discovered that the can