Online Counselor Education Program Director & Faculty

AgUpdate; Thousand Oaks (CA); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

California Lutheran University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor of Counseling and College Student Personnel (CSP) in the Department of Counselor Education, beginning Fall 2027. The candidate will teach online CSP courses and serve as program director for the online master's program.

The role requires a doctoral degree, scholarly activity, and a commitment to diversity; teaching excellence in online formats and collaboration with faculty is essential.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree required; ABD accepted but will be hired at Instructor rank.
• 5+ years in higher education and student affairs preferred; familiarity with multiple systems.
• Experience teaching online curricula and mentoring adult learners.
• Knowledge of and engagement with professional associations in higher education.
• Willingness to take on leadership roles and long-term service within the department.

Responsibilities

• Teach a 24-unit course load across online CSP courses in five 8-week terms.
• Develop online CSP curriculum in collaboration with full-time faculty.
• Maintain an active research program with potential for grants and publications.
• Maintain accurate records of enrollment, progress, and grades; manage deadlines.
• Lead the online master's program as program director and coordinate recruitment and fieldwork.

Skills

Counseling/advising in higher ed

Online instruction

Graduate program leadership

Curriculum development

Education

Ph.D. or Ed.D. in higher education and student affairs or related field

Job description

California Lutheran University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor of Counseling and College Student Personnel (CSP) in the Department of Counselor Education, beginning Fall 2027. The candidate will teach online CSP courses and serve as program director for the online master's program.

The role requires a doctoral degree, scholarly activity, and a commitment to diversity; teaching excellence in online formats and collaboration with faculty is essential.