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Social Work Field Instructor Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

... social work, to integrate the theories and practices learned in and out of the classroom, to ... Under Supervision of Field Instructor, conduct intakes, assess needs, and refer new youth to ...

Social Impact Services is a leading organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals ... related fields. Now Hiring in Multiple San Diego County Regions: We are currently hiring Case ...

... social work, to integrate the theories and practices learned in and out of the classroom, to ... Under Supervision of Field Instructor, conduct intakes, assess needs, and refer new youth to ...

... social work, to integrate the theories and practices learned in and out of the classroom, to ... Under Supervision of Field Instructor, conduct intakes, assess needs, and refer new youth to ...

Social Work Assistant

Carson, CA · On-site

$18 - $21/hr

If you're passionate about helping others and want to grow in the human services field, we want to ... Bachelor's degree in Social Work and other Social Sciences. * Prior experience in a social services ...

Associate's Degree in Social Work, Human Services, Social Science, or relevant field preferred. * Valid State Driver's License with a clean DMV record. * Minimum one year experience working with ...

Social Work Assistant

Carson, CA · On-site

$18 - $21/hr

If you're passionate about helping others and want to grow in the human services field, we want to ... Bachelor's degree in Social Work and other Social Sciences. * Prior experience in a social services ...

Social Work Assistant

Carson, CA · On-site

$18 - $21/hr

If you're passionate about helping others and want to grow in the human services field, we want to ... Bachelor's degree in Social Work and other Social Sciences. * Prior experience in a social services ...

Bachelors Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or other related field from an accredited college or university. Must have pervious experience in social services, preferably in a medical setting with ...

Social Work Supervisor

Lynwood, CA · On-site

$90 - $113/hr

Social Work Supervisor Location: Lynwood - (3820 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd) Description: Grow ... field. * Minimum of 2 years of experience in case management/social advocacy/care planning with the ...

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How much do social work field instructor jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for social work field instructor in California is $22.05, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.19 and $25.62 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a social work field instructor?

A Social Work Field Instructor is a licensed professional responsible for supervising and mentoring social work students during their field placements. They provide guidance, support, and evaluation to help students develop their skills in real-world practice settings. Field Instructors ensure that students meet educational objectives while adhering to ethical and professional standards. They also collaborate with universities to align field experiences with academic requirements.

What are the main responsibilities of a social work field instructor?

As a Social Work Field Instructor, your weekly responsibilities typically include supervising and mentoring social work students during their field placements, providing regular feedback, and facilitating reflective discussions about their client work. You'll coordinate with academic programs to ensure learning goals are met and may also conduct evaluations or collaborate with agency staff to align expectations. The role often involves balancing direct client work with instructional tasks, so organizational and time management skills are essential. This structured yet dynamic environment provides opportunities to develop leadership and contribute to the professional growth of future social workers.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a social work field instructor?

To thrive as a Social Work Field Instructor, you need a solid background in social work practice, supervision, and a relevant degree such as a Master of Social Work (MSW). Familiarity with case management software, electronic documentation systems, and state licensing or certification requirements is often necessary. Strong mentorship, communication, and critical thinking skills help foster student growth and navigate complex client situations. These competencies ensure effective guidance for social work students and uphold ethical, high-quality field education experiences.

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Infographic showing various Social Work Field Instructor job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 53% Full Time, 42% Part Time, and 5% Temporary. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $45,866 per year, or $22.1 per hour.

Part-Time Lecturer(s) Pool in Social Work

California State University

Turlock, CA • On-site

Temporary

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Job description

Part-Time Lecturer(s) Pool in Social Work
Job no: 549473
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Stanislaus - Turlock
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Social Sciences, Temporary, Part Time
Faculty Employment Opportunity
POSITION:
Part-Time Lecturer in Social Work: The Department of Social Work invites applications for part time instructors. The person(s) appointed to these positions will teach one or more graduate level courses in Social Work Practice or will serve as faculty field liaison for Field Practicum courses. Beyond the normal teaching responsibilities associated with courses, field liaisons serve as a primary university representative in collaborations involving field instructors and students in practicum. Field liaisons must visit assigned students and field instructors in their agency settings, provide consultation and collaboration, review students' learning contracts, assist in the evaluation of student performance, and facilitate integrative field seminars on a bi-weekly basis. Field liaisons are also expected to participate in student field orientations and field instructor training.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Masters of Social Work (MSW) degree and a minimum of two years post-MSW practice experience. Prior teaching or training experience. Experience and demonstrated competence working with a diverse group of people. Flexibility and control over personal schedule and personal transportation, valid driver's license, and insurance are required for field liaison assignments.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Five years of post-MSW practice experience that includes supervisory responsibilities is preferred. Prior teaching experience at the college level is highly desirable.
HOW TO APPLY & DEADLINE:
A complete application must include: a letter of interest specifically addressing the position description and qualifications; unofficial copies of graduate transcripts (official transcripts will be required prior to hire); a professional résumé, including the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references.
Dr. Pollie Bith-Melander, Department Chair
Master of Social Work Program
College of Education, Kinesiology, and Social Work
California State University, Stanislaus
One University Circle
Turlock, CA 95382
(209)667-3091
Screening of completed application files will begin immediately and be ongoing. The positions will remain open until filled.
To apply for this position, please click the "Apply Now" button on this page.
COMPENSATION:
Commensurate with qualifications and experience. As a member of the 23-campus CSU System, we offer an extremely competitive benefits package.
Newly hired lecturers with terminal degrees are placed in Range 3 of the salary schedule and others are normally placed in Range 2. Starting salaries are usually at or near the minimum of the range. The full-time (15 units per semester) monthly base salaries indicated in the schedules are prorated based on the number of units assigned and are paid in six monthly payments for each full semester. Salary rates for California State University Lecturers (Academic Year) can be found in the schedules linked below.
  • Range 2
  • Range 3

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT and THE COLLEGE:
The Master of Social Work Program at California State University, Stanislaus is administered and governed as a graduate Department within the College of Education, Kinesiology, and Social Work. The Program is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. The focal concern of the Program is to prepare professional social workers capable of utilizing an integrative practice framework to engage with diverse populations to advance social justice. To learn more about us, visit our Web site at: http://www.csustan.edu/Social_Work/index.htm
CAMPUS & AREA:
California State University, Stanislaus serves the San Joaquin Valley and is a critical educational resource for a six-county region of approximately 1.5 million people. The University is fully committed to creating a culture of diversity and inclusion - one in which every person in the University community feels safe to express their views without fear of reprisal. Widely recognized for its quality academic programs, the University has 10 nationally accredited programs and 662 faculty members. 94 percent of full-time faculty holds doctorates or terminal degrees in their fields. The University offers 43 undergraduate majors, 16 master's programs, 7 post-graduate credentials, a doctorate in education and serves more than 10,000 students. New instructional facilities have been built for the unique pedagogy of professional programs, laboratory sciences and performing arts.
Stanislaus State continues to receive national recognition with its ranking as one of the best 384 colleges in the nation by The Princeton Review. The University was one of 12 public universities in the nation to be recognized by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities for demonstrating exceptional performance in retention and graduation rates. In addition, U.S. News and World Report ranks Stanislaus State in its top 10 among public universities in the West, while Washington Monthly honored Stanislaus State as the West's No. 1 university for the money. Stanislaus State also is recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education.
CSU Stanislaus values shared governance: Handbook statement on shared governance
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. You can learn more about federal equal employment opportunity protections by accessing the Department of Labor's notices: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf and http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/Supplement_English.pdf.
Individuals with disabling conditions who require accommodation during the recruitment process may contact the ADA Coordinator at (209) 667-3159.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
The CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. The CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California.
MANDATED REPORTER PER CANRA
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.
CLERY ACT DISCLOSURE
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, Stanislaus State annually posts the Campus Security Report. The annual report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Stanislaus State; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, and sexual assault. You can obtain a copy of this report at: https://www.csustan.edu/annual-campus-security-report .
Or you may request a printed copy by calling: (209) 667-3572; fax: (209) 664-7011; or email: compliance@csustan.edu.
Information regarding campus security reports at other locations can be found at: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CLEARANCE NOTICE
The university requires a criminal and/or child abuse background check to be completed for many of its new employees, current employees seeking promotional or transfer opportunities, and current employees assigned new duties. 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. Failure to consent to any background check will disqualify an applicant from further consideration. Additionally, an applicant who fails to provide the necessary information or who provides false or misleading information may also be disqualified from further consideration. Later discovery of false or misleading information related to the background check may result in the offer of employment being withdrawn or subject the employee to disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
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