Full-Time Lecturer, Counseling Psychology

Position: Full-Time Lecturer, Counseling Psychology
Effective Date: January 21, 2025 (Spring 2025-Fall 2025/2 Academic Semesters Appointment, Renewable)
Salary Range: The Full-Time Lecturer (Academic Year) classification salary is $74,652 to $158,688 per year (paid as 12 monthly payments). The anticipated hiring range is $75,000 to $85,008 per year. Salary offered is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Application Deadline: Review of applications to begin October 11, 2024. Position opened until filled (or recruitment canceled).

College of Education
Department of Advanced Studies in Education and Counseling

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology. Degree at time of application or official notification of completion of the doctoral degree by December 1, 2024.
• Demonstrated experience providing counseling and/or mental health services, especially in culturally responsive ways that serve a diverse clientele
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment and engaging effectively with a racially, linguistically and socioeconomically diverse student population
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching and working successfully with a diverse student population, including Black/African American, Latine/x, Native American/Indigenous, low-income, first-generation, and minoritized students

Preferred Qualifications:

• Clinical license (psychologist, marriage and family therapist, licensed professional clinical counselor, or social work) from the State of California
• Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following areas: specific empirically supported therapeutic models, child therapy, family focused treatment, couples therapy, psychological assessment, pharmacology, advocacy, telehealth/online therapeutic services
• Excellent record of teaching, mentoring, and advising college students from ethnically and culturally diverse groups (e.g., application of culturally responsive pedagogy, pedagogical content knowledge related to needs of students from underrepresented groups, etc.)
• Demonstrated effectiveness or potential to contribute to the College of Education’s focus on equity in urban education
• Demonstrated experience teaching core counseling courses (e.g., family/couples therapy, play therapy)
• Demonstrated experience as a clinical supervisor
• Demonstrated success in working with populations demographically and/or socioeconomically similar to the CSULB student body

Duties:

• Teach core courses in the Counseling Psychology program and provide clinical supervision at on-site clinic [Mode of instruction may include in-person, hybrid, online, and/or any combination thereof.]
• Participate and actively engage in program-related service activities such as student advising and admissions at the master’s level
• Work collaboratively with other faculty and staff members across the program, department, college, and university
• Maintain a campus office work schedule aligned with department workload

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 faculty and staff of the Department of Advanced Studies in Education and Counseling support dynamic, transformative, socially responsible leaders who engage others, value diversity, operate with academic integrity and believe in people and their educational futures. The department prides itself on its highly collaborative, student-centered academic community.

The College of Education at CSULB is amongst the premier educator preparation institutions in the state, preparing teachers, counselors, administrators and community leaders to promote equity and excellence in diverse urban settings through effective pedagogy, evidence-based practices, collaboration, leadership, innovation, scholarship, and advocacy. The College of Education fosters an environment of rigorous learning, critical dialogue and reflection, striving for inclusivity that embraces our mission of equity and excellence in our own scholarly work, practices and policies. We seek colleagues who are committed to our mission and are skilled at teaching and working in environments that reflect CSULB’s designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution and an Asian American, Native American and Pacific Islander Serving Institution. The College serves approximately 3,000 students, many of whom are the first in their families to pursue college degrees and reflect the racially and ethnically diverse population of CSULB and our local communities. Our academic programs range from undergraduate, to master’s and doctoral degrees, and education credentials that prepare candidates for careers in diverse, urban educational settings. With a low student to faculty ratio of 1:21, and strong, individualized advising from faculty and staff, students receive the support and attention needed to successfully complete their degrees.

As expert researchers and scholars, College of Education faculty provide rigorous courses designed to challenge and engage students, connecting theory and research with practice. Our faculty provide experiences for College of Education students to explore the impact of their social identities and experiences in society that impact the students and clients they will serve, thereby fully preparing them for their chosen careers.

Clinical practice is central to programs in the College of Education. With over 100 area clinical practice partnerships, students within the College of Education gain invaluable hands-on experience with faculty mentors and skilled practitioners who help provide real world experience in diverse, urban settings, augmenting classroom instruction.

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

How to Apply - Required Documentation:

• Letter of application addressing the required and preferred qualifications and indicating area(s) of specialization, if any
• Curriculum Vitae
• Proof of clinical license (psychologist, marriage and family therapist, licensed professional clinical counselor, or social work) from the State of California, if applicable
• Names and contact information for three references (may be contacted [no letters accepted] for a verbal reference should you reach the finalist stage)
• Evidence of successful university teaching experience, if applicable (e.g., student teaching evaluation summaries)
• 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

Questions about the application and search process contact:
Regina Pao, ASEC Department Coordinator
Email: Regina.Pao@csulb.edu

Questions about the position contact: Dr. Bita Ghafoori, ASEC Department Chair
Email: Bita.Ghafoori@csulb.edu

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.

Advertised: Sep 11 2024 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close:

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