Assistant Professor of Counseling

California State University, Fullerton•Fullerton, CA

2d•$6,800 - $6,937•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Counseling at California State University, Fullerton, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Counseling with an appointment to begin Fall 2027. This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. 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. CSUF complies with various civil rights acts and policies. CSUF is a leading public university known for its strong academic programs and commitment to student success. As one of the largest campuses in the CSU system, Cal State Fullerton fosters innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. The university values teaching, research, and service, creating an environment where students, staff, and faculty can thrive. Cal State Fullerton is a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution. The university also received the prestigious Seal of Excelencia in 2021 and 2024 from Excelencia in Education. Cal State Fullerton is an equal opportunity employer with a diverse student population of over 45,000 and a faculty and staff population of 4,000. Cal State Fullerton is firmly committed to helping students achieve academic excellence, career success, and economic mobility. 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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Teaching courses that are part of our core CACREP curriculum with the Clinical Mental Health Counseling specialty.
Potentially teaching in our Ánimo Latinx Health Counseling Concentration.
Conducting research that leads to peer-reviewed publications.
Contributing to and participating in the life and development of the department.
Advising students.
Serving on committees.
Participating in the broader university and disciplinary communities.
Maintaining a firm commitment to valuing multicultural perspectives with an intersectional lens.
Demonstrating a professional track record that reflects that commitment.