Full-Time Temporary Lecturer in Rehabilitation Counseling

College: College of Education

Position Title: Full-Time Temporary Lecturer in Rehabilitation Counseling

Department of Special Education and Counseling

Instructional Faculty – Full-Time Temporary/Lecturer                                             

Position Details:

The Department of Special Education and Counseling in the College of Education at Cal State LA is seeking applications for a full-time faculty lecturer available as determined by need during the 2024-2025 academic year. Positions will be filled as needed for each academic semester.

Full-time faculty lecturers are hired with unconditional appointments based on enrollment and budget. Hires from the pool of applicants are made when there are instructional needs to fill coursework offered by an academic department based on changing enrollment patterns, changes to tenure-track faculty assignments, and other factors that cannot be addressed with existing faculty. Initial appointments will be for one academic year. Appointments may be renewed based on department needs, funding, and performance. Often appointments are made just prior to the start of the semester so some faculty lecturers may need to be available on very short notice.  

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must have:

• a doctorate degree in rehabilitation counselor education, preferably from a CACREP-accredited program; or
• a related doctorate 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; or
• have been employed as a full-time doctoral-level faculty member in a CORE-accredited master’s program prior to July 1, 2017; or
• have graduated from a rehabilitation doctoral program prior to January 1, 2018.

Applicants should have the ability to relate well to others within the academic environment and demonstrate ability and/or interest in working in a multiethnic, multicultural environment. Demonstrated experience and commitment to student-centered learning and teaching. Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language is required. 

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to those with experience in working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment.  Preference will also be given to those with relevant work experience and training, including:

• Evidence of successful teaching at the graduate student level.
• Licensed Mental Health or Clinical Professional Counselor, or eligible for California licensure as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Evidence of successful university teaching with online and hybrid formats.
• Certified as a Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC).
• Experience as a rehabilitation counselor in public, private, clinical, or mental health settings.

Duties:

Duties of the full-time faculty lecturers include instruction, class preparation, grading, and office hours. Other duties may be assigned based on departmental needs. Course assignments, including dates, time, and modality, are made by the Department Chair under the direction of the College Dean.

Applicants should have successful university teaching experience at the graduate level in the following content areas: a) ethical, legal professional issues in counseling, b) diagnosis, treatment, and psychopharmacology in rehabilitation counseling, c) college counseling and student affairs, d) couples and family counseling, e) individual and group counseling, f) employment and career development, and g) supervised practicum and internship.

The successful candidate will be committed to the academic success of all 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 salary schedule information for the faculty lecturer: Academic Year-month Classification is available based on the following ranges: (per salary schedule 7/1/2023)

Lecturer A/2 Full-time equivalent Salary Range: $5,007 - $6,359
Lecturer B/3 Full-time equivalent Salary Range: $5,925 - $12,594
Lecturer C/4 Full-time equivalent Salary Range: $6,500 - $13,831
Lecturer D/5 Full-time equivalent Salary Range: $8,184 - $14,487

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