Assistant Professor of Counseling

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Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. CSUF complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy.

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Joining Cal State Fullerton means becoming part of a dynamic team dedicated to making a meaningful impact. We continuously seek individuals from various disciplines who share the university’s mission and core values. We welcome you to consider joining the Titan community. CSUF is committed to retaining all faculty and has established affinity groups you can join to support your success.

Position The successful candidate will be working in a premier counselor education program in Southern California that enrolls a culturally diverse student body. The successful candidate will be teaching courses that are a part of our core CACREP curriculum with the Clinical Mental Health Counseling specialty. Additionally, our preferred candidate may have opportunities to teach in our Ánimo Latinx Health Counseling Concentration. The Ánimo Concentration is designed to address the professional, curricular, and training needs of mental health counselors working with Latinx and Spanish-speaking clients.

Furthermore, the Ánimo Concentration focuses on developing self-awareness as a bilingual and bicultural counselor, knowledge of Latinx cultures and therapeutic Spanish, familiarity with interventions appropriate to Latinx and Spanish-speaking clients, and social justice advocacy for issues relevant to the Latinx community. CSUF faculty are committed teacher-scholars who bring research and creative discovery to life for students in classrooms and through individually mentored projects. The candidates are also expected to conduct research that leads to peer-reviewed publications. The successful candidates will also be expected to contribute to and participate in the life and development of the department, advise students, serve on committees, and participate in the broader university and disciplinary communities.

The faculty members should maintain a firm commitment to valuing multicultural perspectives with an intersectional lens, in addition to demonstrating a professional track record that reflects that commitment. The faculty members would join an experienced and cohesive faculty that highly values collegiality and collaboration in a student-centered environment.

Required Qualifications

Doctorate in counselor education, counseling psychology, or related field by the appointment date. Demonstrated professional identity as and demonstrated commitment to an identity as a counselor educator as defined by CACREP with clear affiliations to relevant counseling associations (i.e., membership with ACA/ACES). Broad knowledge of the clinical mental health counseling curriculum. Licensed or license-eligible as a professional counselor or equivalent (i.e., LPC, LPCC, LMCHC, etc.) in current state or license-eligible in California.

Evidence of the ability to conduct research (including dissertation research). University-level teaching experience (including co-teaching and/or guest lecturing). Demonstrated potential for effective integration of technology into instruction. Demonstrated awareness/knowledge of racial inequities and challenges faced by historically underrepresented and economically disadvantaged groups.

Demonstrated commitment and contributions to social justice advocacy through: teaching/mentoring graduate students, research agenda and publications, and/or service activities. The ability to work effectively and collegially with students, staff, faculty, and community who are from intersecting marginalized social groups.

Preferred Qualifications

In-depth knowledge of social justice issues such as critical race theory, liberation psychology, intersectionality, Black feminist or womanist theories, and/or dismantling anti-Black racism. Knowledge of Latinx cultures and social justice issues relevant to the Latinx community (e.g., immigration/acculturation, identity, colorism, intersectionality, etc.,). Bilingual fluency in spoken Spanish. Proficient in reading and writing Spanish.

Graduate from a CACREP accredited program. Experience with CACREP accreditation. Application A complete online application must be received by electronic submission to be considered. To apply, please visit https://hr.fullerton.edu/workforce/careers.html , choose full-time faculty, search for the position 561858 , and provide the following required materials: Letter of application in which you respond to the required and preferred qualifications that may be met.

Curriculum vitae. Graduate transcripts (unofficial copies are sufficient for initial review). Teaching portfolio that includes teaching philosophy and one of the following that you personally developed: sample syllabus, PowerPoint presentation for a lecture, or a classroom activity (submit these documents as a single PDF). Candidate statement on commitment to inclusive excellence (no more than 500 words): Inclusive excellence is a strategic framework that recognizes the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in achieving organizational success and high-quality learning and teaching.

It's a way of thinking and acting that integrates these values into all aspects of an institution, from curriculum and pedagogy to recruitment and hiring. Essentially, it means that excellence is not just about achieving high standards, but also about ensuring that all members of the community have the opportunity to thrive and contribute (Williams et al., 2005). With the Inclusive Excellence Statement, we aim to learn about the applicant’s perspective on their past and present contributions to and future aspirations for promoting and engaging with a diverse student population. This statement should showcase the candidate's professional experience, intellectual commitments, and/or willingness to teach and create an academic environment supportive of all students, including but not limited to those of diverse ages, abilities, cultures, ethnicities, gender identities, languages, religions, and sexual orientations.

Cal State Fullerton serves a student body that reflects the rich cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic mosaic of Southern California. Please provide concrete examples of how you, as a faculty member, will support our students in one or more of the following areas, which fall under the areas of awareness and understanding, experience and commitment, and future plans. Your contributions (past, present, or future) to embedding perspectives that are reflective of the student population into your teaching and/or scholarship. Your experience in service activities that are reflective of a diverse student population.

Your experience and commitment to mentoring and providing opportunities to a diverse student body insi