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Position: Strengthening Youth Resilience (SYR) Program Administrator/Practicum Instructor (12-Month Appointment, Renewable)
Effective Date: On or about September 15, 2025
Salary Range: The Full-Time Lecturer B (12-Month) classification salary is $85,524 to $182,532 per year. The anticipated hiring range is $89,760 to $103,224 per year. Salary offered is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Application Deadline: Review of applications to begin on or about July 28, 2025. Position opened until filled (or recruitment canceled).

College of Health and Human Services
School of Social Work

Required Qualifications:
Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from an accredited university
At least two years post-master's experience in social work practice
Demonstrated commitment to working with children, youth and families in after-school programs, community agencies, or schools
Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population, including Black/African American, Latine/x, Native American/Indigenous, low-income, first-generation, and minoritized students
Demonstrated organizational leadership and program development capabilities
Preferred Qualifications:
Fluency in writing, reading, and speaking Spanish
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) active license
Demonstrated training experience in community-based social work, school-based settings, and/or secondary educational levels
Demonstrated potential for teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate college level
Demonstrated ability to build coalitions, practice consultation, and engage in teamwork development with community-based service providers
Knowledge of community resources supporting families and children in the Greater Long Beach area

Duties:
Provide Practicum instruction to BASW (Bachelor of Arts in Social Work) and MSW student interns assigned to the collaborative SYR program, specifically with the Boys and Girls Club of Long Beach (B&GCLB)
Ensure BASW and MSW intern development and progression in alignment with the Council on Social Work Education's core competencies and the CSULB School of Social Work Practicum Department's expectations
Provide site-based supervision, interventions, and consultation at select locations of the B&GCLB working directly with youth affected by anxiety and depression and its many manifestations
Establish and maintain collaborative communication with key stakeholders from the Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD), the B&GCLB, and the College of Health and Human Services (CHHS), including the School of Social Work
Provide administrative oversight to ensure the successful functioning of the SYR program, including consulting with Practicum Instructors from LBUSD, creating annual budgets, and managing expenses with School of Social Work and CHHS administrative teams
Complete reports for key stakeholders at regular intervals throughout the academic year, present information on the SYR program to key stakeholders at collaborative meetings, and organize students and Practicum Instructors to participate in these presentations
Schedule interviews with prospective BASW and MSW interns, arrange for them to be processed at their respective sites, and complete all Practicum Education paperwork to accept them into the SYR program
Partner with an identified evaluation team to ensure pre- and post-test data is gathered, approvals from LBUSD and the B&GCLB are secured annually, and year-end evaluation reports are completed

CSULB seeks to recruit faculty who enthusiastically support the University's strong commitment to the academic success of all of our students, including students of color, students with disabilities, students who are first generation to college, veterans, students with diverse socio-economic backgrounds, and students of diverse sexual orientations and gender expressions. CSULB seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the People of California, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students a rich variety of expertise, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.

The mission of the School of Social Work at the California State University, Long Beach (CSULB), both the Bachelor of Arts in Social Work and Master of Social Work programs, is to provide professional social work education and advance social work knowledge that inspires critical thinking and lifelong learning among students who will serve in diverse social work practice areas and roles; engage in collaborative research to contribute to the well-being of populations that are vulnerable and oppressed; advocate for social, racial, and economic justice; advance human rights; and strengthen our communities through meaningful partnership.

Over the past 20 years, the School of Social Work faculty has assumed leadership in attracting over $94 million dollars in extramural funds and secured almost $21 million on behalf of local Long Beach human services, community organizations and education settings. Our curriculum prepares graduate students in three specialization areas: child and family well-being, integrated health, and adulthood and aging.

The School engages in collaborative, community-based research that enhances the well-being of vulnerable populations and disadvantaged communities whiling seeking to improve service delivery systems and contribute to social work knowledge. The School also provides service to the community and the profession through the development of ongoing relationships with various groups, including grassroots community leaders, community-based non-profit organizations, governmental organizations, and foundations.

Information on excellent benefits package available to CSULB faculty is located here: CSU Employee Benefits

How to Apply - Required Documentation:
An Equity and Diversity Statement about your teaching or other experiences, successes, and challenges in working with a diverse student population (maximum two pages, single-spaced). For further information and guidelines, please visit: http://www.csulb.edu/EquityDiversityStatement
Letter of application addressing the required and preferred qualifications
CV or Resume
Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., course evaluations), if applicable
Transcript from institution(s) awarding MSW degree
Proof of Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) active license, if applicable
Names and contact information for three references (to be contacted for confidential letters of recommendation should you reach the finalist stage)
Finalists should be prepared to submit an official transcript (e-transcript preferred, if available)

How to Apply: Click Apply Now icon to complete the CSULB online application

Requests for information should be addressed to:

Nancy Meyer-Adams, Ph.D., MSW, Director
California State University, Long Beach
School of Social Work
1250 Bellflower Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90840-4602

E-Mail: nancy.meyer-adams@csulb.edu or 562-985-7774

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
A background check (including a criminal record check and telephone reference check with most recent employer) 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 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.

Pursuant to the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California is prohibited effective January 1, 2022. By prohibiting employment outside of California, the CSU also prohibits hiring and retaining employees working permanently from a business location outside of the United States. Exceptions to the Policy are limited to approved and documented purposes for conducting CSU business outside of California.

CSU Vaccination Policy
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 the 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.

Additionally, per the CSU COVID19 Vaccination Policy, all faculty, staff, administrators, and students who are accessing campus facilities are recommended to receive immunization against COVID 19 but are not required to be vaccinated at this time. The systemwide COVID19 questions may be sent to fahr@csulb.edu.

CSULB is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can learn, live, and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual, without regard to race or ethnicity (including color or ancestry), nationality, religion or religious creed, gender (or sex), gender identity (including transgender), gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, genetic information, age, veteran or military status. CSULB is an Equal Opportunity Employer.