Division of Special Education & Counseling, Charter College of Education
Position: A Full-time tenure-track position in the area of School-Based Family Counseling, an MFT-PPS option of the Master of Science degree in Counseling. This program is accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) and nationally accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Educationally Related Programs (CACREP).
Starting Date: September, 2013. CSULA operates on a quarter system year-round calendar.
Minimum Qualifications: Doctorate or ABD in Counseling, Psychology or closely related field from an accredited institution of higher education. Must have advanced training in family therapy and be licensed either as MFT or psychologist. Doctorate is required for tenure. Professional identity as a family counselor, affiliation with professional organization in marriage family therapy. Demonstrated potential for or record of research, scholarly and/or creative activity in the area of family counseling. Demonstrated ability and/or experience in working in a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural environment, including public schools. Demonstrated potential or record of effective teaching using a variety of methodologies. Demonstrated ability in providing supervision of counselors in clinical settings such as public schools or agencies. Proficiency in oral and written communication skills.
Desired/Preferred Qualifications: Holds a valid California Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Counseling. Ability to teach in three or more of the following areas: Basic Counseling & Interviewing Skills; Individual Counseling Strategies; Group Counseling; Family Counseling with Children; Human Sexuality; Human Development.
Duties: The successful candidate must teach both introductory and advanced courses in Counseling and supervise practicum/fieldwork, engage in program development, serve as liaison to the California Board of Behavioral Sciences, pursue a program of research and scholarly activity, participate in University and community service, and provide student advisement. A portion of the assignment may include teaching in the summer quarter in lieu of a quarter during the academic year.
The University: California State University, Los Angeles, a comprehensive urban university and one of 23 campuses that comprise The California State University system, offers programs in more than 50 academic and professional fields. The campus is located at the eastern edge of Los Angeles, adjacent to the western San Gabriel Valley, with more than 22,000 full- and part-time students reflecting the rich, ethnic diversity of the area. The University is committed to student-centered learning, free scholarly inquiry and academic excellence, hires on the basis of merit, and encourages qualified minorities, women and persons with disabilities to apply.
Salary Range: Salary will be determined on the basis of qualifications and experience.
Required Documentation: Please submit a letter of application, curriculum vita, three letters of recommendation, and transcript from institution awarding highest degree, and the University’s Application for Academic Employment form found at: http://www.calstatela.edu/univ/hrm/hrm_forms.php. Employment contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin on January 14, 2013 and continue until position is filled. Address applications, required documentation and/or requests for information to:
Dr. Andrea Zetlin, Acting Chair
Division of Special Education & Counseling
California State University, Los Angeles
5151 State University Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90032-8141
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.
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 or 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.