Division of Special Education and Counseling

Charter College of Education

Position:

Division of Special Education and Counseling

Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation Counseling or Associate Professor (with tenure) of Rehabilitation Counseling

Starting Date:

August, 2021

Minimum Qualifications:

1) Earned doctoral degree in rehabilitation counselor education from a CACREP-accredited program OR a related doctoral degree with previous full-time employment as a faculty member in a counselor education program for a minimum of one full academic year prior to July 1, 2013.
2) Evidence of successful teaching at the graduate student level
3) Evidence of an established record in scholarly engagement
4) Certified as a Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC).
5) Commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students in a multicultural/multiethnic urban campus environment with a substantial population of first-generation students.
6) For an Associate Professor appointment incumbent must have been granted tenure at another accredited degree granting institution

Preferred Qualifications:

1) Evidence of successful university teaching with online and hybrid formats
2) Three years of experience at the Assistant Professor level
3) Experience as a rehabilitation counselor in a public, private, clinical, or mental health settings
4) Licensure or eligibility for licensure as a counselor or psychologist in the state of California
5) Evidence of experience with coordination of an academic program at the graduate level
6) Record of involving students in research, scholarly, and creative activities
7) Specific content expertise in one or more of the following areas: a) assessment, b) case management, c) college counseling and student affairs, d) couples and family counseling, e) individual and group counseling, f) research in counseling, g) substance use and co-occurring disorders, and h) trauma and crisis counseling.

Duties:

The primary professional responsibilities of instructional faculty members are: teaching, research, scholarship and/or creative activity, and service to the University, profession and to the community.  These responsibilities generally include: advising students, participation in campus and system-wide committees, maintaining office hours, working collaboratively and productively with colleagues, and participation in traditional academic functions.

Specific duties include teaching graduate students in the M.S. in Counseling option in rehabilitation counseling; supervising practicum and internship placements; providing academic and career advisement to students; participating in service to the University, and in programmatic efforts to maintain CACREP approval as well as seeking external funding. 

The successful candidate will be committed to the academic success of all of our students and to an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates diversity and differences. To this end, the successful candidate will work effectively, respectfully, and collaboratively in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings. In addition, the successful candidate will be ready to join faculty, staff, students, and administrators in our University’s shared commitment to the principles of engagement, service, and the public good.

Salary:

Initial salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The University:

California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA) is one of 23 campuses within the California State University system.  The University is the premier comprehensive public university in the heart of Los Angeles. Cal State LA is ranked number one in the U.S. for the upward mobility of its students, and is dedicated to engagement, service, and the public good.  We offer nationally recognized programs in science, the arts, business, criminal justice, engineering, nursing, education, ethnic studies, and the humanities. Our faculty have a strong commitment to scholarship, research, creative pursuits, community engagement, and service.

Our 240,000 alumni reflect the City and County’s dynamic mix of populations.  The University has one of the most diverse student populations of any college or university in the nation.  As a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, and Asian-American, Native American, and Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, Cal State LA recognizes the transformative power of education and embraces its duty to identify and serve the needs of all of its students. The University is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live, work and learn in an atmosphere of civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual.  

The College:

The Charter College of Education at California State University, Los Angeles, is committed to preparing educators to transform urban public schools and related community service agencies. The College offers a coordinated, transdisciplinary approach to the education of children and youth. Collaborating within the Charter College of Education and with public schools and various educational agencies in the greater Los Angeles area, the faculty prepare professionals to become learner advocates who show competence in subject matter, professional knowledge, and skills, and are dedicated to improving the educational environment for all children and youth.

The Department:

The Division of Special Education and Counseling in the Charter College of Education at California State University, Los Angeles, offers undergraduate and graduate programs of study leading to a variety of degrees, credentials, and certificates/added authorizations. Preparation is offered for teachers, counselors, school psychologists, and specialists in education, counseling, rehabilitation, and related services.

Required Documentation:

Please submit the following to the Search Committee Chair at the email address below:
1) A cover letter specifically addressing minimum and preferred qualifications.
2) A curriculum vitae.
3) A narrative statement describing your commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students in a multicultural/multiethnic urban campus environment with a substantial population of first-generation students.
4) A list of three professional references.
5) A University Application for Employment Form

Finalists will be required to submit:
Official transcripts.

Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States. 

Application:

Review of applications will begin January 31^st, 2021. Applications received by February 26^th will be given full consideration and review will continue until the position is filled.

Please email all application materials in a single PDF to: jhua4@calstatela.edu. Please type “Division of Special Education and Counseling Tenure-Track Application” in the subject line.

Please address all questions to the Division of Special Education and Counseling Chair, Dr. Mitch Fryling at Mitchell.Fryling2@calstatela.edu.

Note: 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 as a condition of employment.

A background check (including a criminal records check) 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.

In addition to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state law, Cal State LA is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live, work and learn in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual. To that end, all qualified individuals will receive equal consideration without regard to economic status, race, ethnicity, color, religion, marital status, pregnancy, national origin or cultural background, political views, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, disability, disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran status.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/TITLE IX EMPLOYER

Upon request, reasonable accommodation will be provided to individuals with protected disabilities to (a) complete the employment process and (b) perform essential job functions when this does not cause undue hardship.