Visiting Faculty (12-month)
Department of Social Work
College of Health, Human Services, and Nursing
Position Description The Department of Social Work at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH), invites applications for a temporary full-time 12-month Visiting Faculty to serve as the Chair of the Master of Social Work Program with the appointment starting in Summer 2023. The position includes overseeing one state and one local grant as a PI.
At CSUDH, we celebrate and respect diversity in all forms that include every race, religion, gender, ethnicity, veterans, people with varied abilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. CSUDH is seeking applications from candidates who can demonstrate experience in teaching and working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and contribute to the University's mission, vision, and core values.
For more information: Mission, Vision, and Core Values
The Position The College of Health, Human Services and Nursing at California State Dominguez Hills seeks an individual to serve as the interim Chair of the Master of Social Work Program. The successful candidate will be an accomplished scholar in social work or related field (e.g. track record of publications and/or grant funding) with demonstrated academic leadership skills and vision to lead a department that emphasizes research excellence, quality graduate instruction, and community engagement. The department is seeking someone that will participate in transparent academic governance at the department, college and university levels, and foster faculty development through mentorship, collaboration and training opportunities.
Responsibilities Manage and supervise faculty and staff, and administer and evaluate academic programs, budget, and student advisement. Engage in social work professional achievement. Create and maintain an academic and collegial environment that fosters excellence in teaching, research, and community service. Provide guidance in both curriculum and faculty development. Secure and manage external funding. Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Required Qualifications
- Applicants must have experience in teaching and working with colleagues from diverse backgrounds, including age, socioeconomic, cultural, and academic experience.
- Earned doctorate in Social Work/Social Welfare or closely related field from an accredited institution of higher education (e.g. Ph.D, DSW)
- A record of scholarly accomplishments, including publications in peer-reviewed academic journals, invited contributions to publications, invitations to present at national conferences, and successful external funding awards
- Demonstrated experience in curriculum development
- A minimum of three (3) years of demonstrated experience in an administrative position with demonstrated organization and resource management skills in a university setting
- Demonstrated academic leadership
- Active participation in professional organizations
- Experience and knowledge about CSWE accreditation standards as they apply to graduate programs
- Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
- Effective conflict resolution skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience securing and managing grants
- Leadership in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion through teaching, scholarship, curriculum development, administrative experience, or professional activities in social work.
- Demonstrated experience and commitment to anti-racist or anti-oppression social work education.
How to Apply A completed on-line application must be received by electronic submission to be considered. To apply, please visit CSUDH career-opportunities .
Application Deadline Date: The position is open until filled. Review of applications will begin in July, 2023. For full consideration, please submit your completed application with the required materials no later than July 26, 2023.
- Current Curriculum Vitae with contact information
- Cover letter
- Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (2 pages maximum)*
- List of 3 references with contact information**
- Unofficial transcripts (an official transcript will be required for the finalist)***
- A Statement on Teaching (2 pages maximum)
*Given CSUDH’s commitment to diversity and inclusion for all students, faculty, staff, and administrators, describe your individual commitment and experiences in advancing diversity and inclusion and how they relate to your future teaching and research.
**This position requires three letters of recommendation (LORs). Please do not upload your LORs with your application. Your list of references will be notified at the appropriate time during the search process. They will receive a request via email along with information on uploading the LOR. You will be able to verify that each letter has been received by CSUDH by logging back into your applicant portal.
***For finalist with International transcripts, a United States Equivalency certification will be required.
A United States (US) Equivalency certification is required for earned/awarded/conferred foreign terminal degrees, which is from a foreign Academic Institution for foreign studies. The US Equivalency certification is used to validate foreign studies from an academic credential evaluation agency and is evaluated on foreign studies and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from the United States. The certification must translate the information in English, and confirm that your highest terminal degree is US Equivalent to a US terminal degree (i.e., Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate’s, Doctor’s of Philosophy). The certification can be emailed to facultyaffairs@csudh.edu or mailed directly to the office of Faculty Affairs and Development, 1000 East Victoria Street, WH-368, Carson, CA 90747.
If you have questions regarding the position, please contact:
Dr. Mi-Sook Kim, Dean
CSU, Dominguez Hills
1000 East Victoria Street, (WH 310)
Carson, CA 90747
kimms@csudh.edu
Department of Social Work The Master of Social Work (MSW) program at California State University, Dominguez Hills is intentionally designed to address the diverse social service needs, issues and problems particular to a large metropolitan area such as Los Angeles County. Building on the diversity of the various ethnic groups and cultures residing in the area, the program prepares social work students for community-centered, contextually competent social work practice, inclusive of culture, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, religion, class, sexual orientation, gender and other aspects of identity. The effects of bias, prejudice and institutionalized racism are examined so that students understand how these issues can affect social work practice, policy development and program implementation. Students learn a variety of perspectives and ways of identifying strategies and interventions for addressing these concerns and other problems in social work practice with individuals, families and communities.
The Department of Social Work promotes a psychosocial, ecological and cross-cultural approach to social work practice with Critical Race Theory and Intersectionality serving as the theoretical framework for contextually competent practice. The curriculum is developed and organized in a coherent and integrated manner, consistent with program goals and objectives. CSUDH, The Department of Social work offers one concentration: Social Work Practice in Communities (SWPC) and three specializations: Children, Youth and Families, Community Mental Health and Community Capacity Building.
For more information: https://www.csudh.edu/social-work/
Additional Information The Visiting Faculty (12-month) classification salary range is $5,168 to $15,864 per month (12 monthly payments per year); The anticipated hiring salary is $10,000 to $11,430. This position will be commensurate with experience and current CSUDH faculty salaries in the Department of Social Work. Faculty salaries are subject to budgetary authorization and any California State University System faculty contract increases. Summer research grants, moving expenses, start-up funds, and a reduced teaching load may be available.
An excellent comprehensive benefits package is available that includes: health/vision/dental plans; spouse, domestic partner and dependent fee-waiver; access to campus child-care; and a defined-benefit retirement through the state system along with optional tax sheltering opportunities. For a detailed description of benefits, please visit: https://www.csudh.edu/hr/benefits/ .
Background Check
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.
CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
The California State University (CSU) is committed to safeguarding the health and well-being of our students, faculty, staff, administrators, and the communities we serve, as well as maintaining higher education access and attainment for our students, as such, we embrace a comprehensive strategy designed to reduce the likelihood of transmission of the COVID-19 virus. The CSU strongly recommends that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus. The systemwide policy can be found at CSU Vaccination Policy and any questions you have may be submitted to hrm@csudh.edu ..
Mandated Reporter Per CANRA
The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 , revised December 24, 2021, as a condition of employment.
Closing Statement California State University Dominguez Hills 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.
For more information: U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may call the CSU Dominguez Hills Human Resources Office (310) 243-3771.
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Upon appointment, all candidates must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
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