Assistant Professor of Counselor Education

Assistant Professor of Counselor Education

Position Category: Faculty

FLSA: Exempt

FTE: .75 (academic year full-time)

Location: Thousand Oaks

University Background:

The mission of California Lutheran University is to educate leaders for a global society who are strong in character and judgment, confident in their identity and vocation, and committed to service and justice. Founded in 1959 in beautiful Ventura County, the university has an enrollment of about 3,500 undergraduate and graduate students who come from across the nation and around the world from a diversity of backgrounds, cultures and faiths. As a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, Cal Lutheran is looking for candidates with a dedication to and success in working in diverse communities. The university is committed to an inclusive learning and work environment that values individual differences and respects each person's dignity.

The Graduate School of Education at California Lutheran University (Cal Lutheran) invites applicants for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor of Counseling and College Student Personnel (CSP) in the Department of Counselor Education, beginning in Fall of 2027.

The Department of Counselor Education prepares ethical, empathic, and socially responsible counselors and leaders to be advocates for access, equity, and inclusion in educational institutions through a critically reflective curriculum rooted in social change and community engagement. Over 85% of students within the Department of Counselor Education identify as racially minoritized students, and 75% are the first in their families to graduate with a bachelor's degree. The department offers master's degrees in both Counseling and College Student Personnel (higher education and student affairs counseling; CSP) and Counseling and Pupil Personnel Services (K-12 school counseling; PPS). In particular, this newly hired person will be responsible for teaching in our online CSP master's program as well as serve as the program director for this program.

Basic Function:

Under the direction of the Dean and Department Chair, the Assistant Professor is responsible for providing academic instruction to students for their assigned graduate courses. The Assistant Professor is to serve as program director of the online master's program, serving as the academic advisor and fieldwork coordinator for all students in that program; contribute to the department and university activities; serve on faculty or university committees; engage in scholarly activities and/or creative endeavors.

Representative Duties:

• Carry a 24-unit course load per academic year, teaching courses in the Counseling and College Student Personnel (higher education and student affairs counseling) online program, which runs on five 8-week terms throughout the academic year. E
• Within that context, the expectation is to create creative assignments and activities in one-on-one and classroom online instructional settings to foster hands-on, active learning in students that will develop their expertise in the subject matter. E
• Assist with necessary course development updates to the online CSP program curriculum, as needed in an ongoing basis with consultation with other full-time faculty in the department. E
• Maintain an active research program leading to grants, presentations, and/or publications, with a preference for involving graduate research assistants and collaborators. E
• Observe and evaluate student performance in meeting course objectives and student learning outcomes through assignments, projects, discussions, and examinations; provide feedback promptly to student inquiries in class, online, or during established consultation office hours. E
• Maintain current, accurate records of course enrollment, attendance, student academic progress, course curriculum; prepare and submit grades, data, and reports related to the course and student progress promptly. E
• Provide a course syllabus to students in each class within the first week of class, as outlined in the faculty handbook, after being reviewed by the department chair. E
• Adhere to the responsibilities related to teaching, advising, service, and scholarly, professional, and creative activities, as outlined in the faculty handbook. E
• Demonstrate active leadership in the department as the program director of the online master's program and administrative work connected to the online program's recruitment, curricula, and fieldwork requirements. The successful candidate in this position will earn a 3-unit course release in the fall and spring semesters for their administrative responsibilities as program director. E
• Exhibit a commitment to cultural proficiency and an understanding of the diverse academic, social, economic, cultural, and ethnic background of university students. E
• Attend and participate on committees and in the department, division, campus, and University meetings. E
• Evening and weekend hours may be required. E
• Perform related duties as assigned. E

E=Essential Duties

Knowledge Of:

• Experience teaching and/or expertise in counseling/advising skills in higher education as well as at least two of the following areas: career development theories, college student development theories, social justice education, higher education law, educational research and assessment, and/or college student retention theories.
• Principles and best practices of effective teaching in online andragogy
• Student learning outcomes and methods of assessment
• University curricula
• Community and campus resources, services, programs, and professional available to students
• Methods of gathering, analyzing, and preparing data
• Modern computing technology
• Record-keeping techniques about student enrollment, attendance, and progress, particular with online graduate programs

Ability To:

• Provide evidence of professional experience working as a practitioner in higher education and student affairs, particularly in administrative roles requiring the use of counseling/helping/advising skills.
• Demonstrate comfort with and willingness to teach both core counseling courses as well as higher education content courses.
• Teach at the graduate level, preferably in the area of higher education and student affairs and/or counseling.
• Teach and mentor students in a graduate program, either as a graduate teaching assistant, adjunct instructor, and/or a junior faculty member.
• Demonstrate strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Provide evidence of research and scholarship in higher education and student affairs.
• Demonstrate commitment to diversity and equity. Please see CLU's diversity statement: https://www.callutheran.edu/about/diversity.html
• Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge in the subject field
• Deliver course curricula in various learning styles, particularly in online courses
• Mentor a diverse population of adult learner students.
• Exhibit a commitment to cultural proficiency and an understanding of the diverse academic, social, economic, cultural, and ethnic background of university students.
• Exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the needs of students with disabilities.
• Integrate current and emerging instructional delivery technologies into the learning process to enhance teaching and the educational experience.
• Maintain professional standards that protect student confidentiality.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Work constructively with their colleagues and to treat faculty, staff, administrators, and students with respect and professionalism.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt practical courses of action.
• Demonstrate commitment to professional excellence and continuous growth within subject field or discipline.

Minimum Qualifications:

Possession of an appropriate earned doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in higher education and student affairs, higher education counseling, or a related field. ABD will be accepted, but will come in at the rank of Instructor.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 or more years as a professional working in higher education and student affairs; familiarity with diverse higher education institutional types is preferred (e.g., community colleges, four-year public, four-year private institutions).
• Knowledge of and familiarity with the California Community College, California State University, and University of California systems.
• Experience teaching and mentoring adult learner students in online curricula and programs.
• Knowledge of and experience with local, state and national educational issues and trends across the P-22 pipeline.
• Engagement in professional associations, such as the Association for the Study of Higher Education, ACPA - College Student Educators International, and/or NASPA - Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education.
• Willingness to take on leadership roles and service opportunities within the department and University over time, including but not limited to department chair.

Licenses and Other Requirements:

N.A.

Physical Abilities:

Detect to understand appropriate written correspondence; communicate clearly to exchange information in person and via the telephone or video; operate a computer and other office productivity machinery; stationary position for extended periods of time; move or transport light objects; position self to store and/or retrieve files.

Working Environment:

Indoor classroom environment; subject to visiting a variety of classroom sites on campus.

Hiring Range $73,000 - $82,000

Posting Number: Faculty001242020

Open Date: 08/10/2026

Close Date: 10/18/2026

Application Procedure/Special Instructions Make sure to include the following with your application:

1. Cover Letter. Please address how you meet the qualifications of the position and are prepared to support the mission of Cal Lutheran and its designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution. Two pages max.
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. List of References
4. Teaching Philosophy. In your statement, please also provide concrete examples your pedagogy teaching in blended, hybrid, and/or online environments (if applicable) - two pages max.5. Research Statement: In your statement, please also include how you plan to incorporate undergraduate and/or graduate students as research assistants and/or collaborators - two pages max.6. Inclusive Excellence Statement: Please indicate how you address (or plan to address) equity, inclusion, and access in your teaching, research, service, and mentoring of graduate students - two pages max.

To apply, visit https://careers.callutheran.edu/postings/13527

*California Lutheran University is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment for all persons, regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable law. No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any program, activity or facility of the University on the basis of these factors in a manner consistent with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, ordinances, orders and rules, and University's policies, procedures, and processes.

Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process can be provided to individuals with qualifying disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department for further information or to request an accommodation.*

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