Temporary Faculty Pool, School and College Counseling Program

California State University-Dominguez Hills; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 61,458 - 169,754; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A California University in Los Angeles is seeking an adjunct faculty member to teach graduate courses in the Master of Science in Counseling programs. The ideal candidate must possess a Master’s degree and relevant professional counseling experience, along with a commitment to mentoring students. The position requires the ability to work with a diverse student population and participate in program assessments. This role offers competitive compensation and may provide opportunities for teaching in the summer sessions.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Education, or similar field required.
• Professional experience in school or college counseling settings is necessary.
• Experience teaching and mentoring students is essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate courses in Counseling programs.
• Mentor students in professional development.
• Participate in program assessment and accreditation needs.

Skills

Professional counseling experience

Teaching experience

Mentoring students

Diverse cultural experience

Education

Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, Education, or a related discipline

Doctoral degree in Counseling, Psychology, Education, or a related discipline

Job description

The Position

The temporary faculty pool is continuously open, and positions are filled as needed based on student enrollment and funding. Candidates may need to be available to begin teaching on short notice. The Fall term begins in late August and ends in mid‑December; the Spring term begins mid‑January and ends in mid‑May. Opportunities for teaching during the Summer Sessions may also be available.

Responsibilities

Teach graduate courses in the Master of Science in Counseling, School and College Counseling programs; mentor students in professional development; participate in program assessment and accreditation needs as relevant for part‑time faculty and serve weekly office hours based on assigned teaching unit load.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, Education, or a related discipline.
• Professional counseling experience in School or College settings.
• Prior teaching experience.
• Experience in teaching and working with colleagues from diverse ages, socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Doctoral degree in Counseling, Psychology, Education, or a related discipline.
• Professional counseling experience in School and College settings.
• Possession of a valid Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) credential.
• Prior teaching experience at the college level.

Employment Requirements

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 if 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.

Salary and Benefits

Initial rank and salary for lecturer faculty are based on professional experience and educational background and are determined by the hiring department. Most new lecturers are hired at the Lecturer A or B rank. As of July 2024, the classification salary ranges for the respective ranks are:

• Lecturer A: $5,507 – $6,677
• Lecturer B: $6,221 – $13,224
• Lecturer C: $6,825 – $14,523
• Lecturer D: $8,593 – $15,211

The CSU system offers a competitive total compensation benefits package for employees and qualifying dependents, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and tuition assistance. It is our goal to compensate employees equitably and fairly. You can access a full description of our benefits here.

Mandated Reporter

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

California State University, Dominguez Hills is an 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. Employees at California State University, Dominguez Hills shall abide by the Nondiscrimination Statement.

Accessibility Statement

Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may call the Human Resources Office at (310) 243‑3771.