Dept of Counseling, Psychology, & Development (Adjunct Pool

Dept of Counseling, Psychology, & Development (Adjunct Pool)

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Dept of Counseling, Psychology, & Development (Adjunct Pool)

Embark on an exciting journey with the University of La Verne, where your career aspirations come to life in a vibrant and welcoming environment. Established in 1891, our diverse and inclusive community is more than just a university—it’s a home for passionate individuals like you. At the University of La Verne, we embody four core values that set us apart—Ethical Reasoning, Diversity and Inclusivity, Lifelong Learning, and Civic and Community Engagement.

If you’re fueled by these principles and are eager to make a meaningful impact, your journey begins here. With a rich history spanning 132 years, the University of La Verne boasts a global Leo Family of 89,000+ accomplished alumni. As the #1 private university in California for social mobility according to U.S. News and World Report 2024, and recently recognized as the 33rd Best U.S. College by the Wall Street Journal 2024, we take pride in our commitment to excellence in education.

Join us in shaping the future, where your passion meets purpose. Come be part of something extraordinary and apply today.

The University supports a diverse and inclusive environment where students recognize and benefit from the life experiences and viewpoints of other students, faculty, and staff. Diversity is an active and intentional practice that supports difference and multiplicity to expand knowledge, educate capable citizens, develop the whole person, and serve our local and global communities. Promoting and sustaining diversity is a commitment to educational quality and the creation of positive, respectful learning communities.

The LaFetra College of Education at the University of La Verne is building a strong pool of adjunct faculty to support three student-centered programs: the M.S. in Educational Counseling
, the M.S. in School Psychology
, and the undergraduate Child Development major. Across these programs, we are seeking colleagues who want to join a diverse, collaborative training community committed to preparing ethical, culturally responsive practitioners and educators who lead with competence, advocacy, and a commitment to social change in PK–12 and community contexts. Adjunct instructors teach the undergraduate Child Development courses, graduate-level Educational Counseling courses, and graduate-level School Psychology courses primarily on the main La Verne campus, with courses also online, hybrid, and/or at remote campuses.

We invite applications year-round for a continuous applicant pool for part-time undergraduate and graduate teaching assignments, filled on an as-needed basis.

• Earned doctorate or master’s degree in Educational Counseling or School Psychology from a regionally accredited institution.
• PPS Credential with specialization in School Counseling.
• A minimum of three years of successful experience in Educational Counseling PK-16.
• A commitment to and experience working with diverse student populations, families, communities and issues of social justice.
• Experience with development of planning, organizing, and implementing data-based comprehensive school counseling programs, best practices in individual/small group counseling, counselor leadership.
• Working knowledge of the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model framework for comprehensive, data-driven school counseling programs.

• Earned doctorate or Master’s degree in School Psychology or Educational Counseling from a regionally accredited institution.
• PPS Credential with specialization in School Psychology.
• A minimum of three years of successful experience in school psychology.
• A commitment to and experience working with diverse student populations, families, communities, and issues of social justice.
• Experience with data-based decision making, academic intervention/strategy development, best practices in assessment/bilingual assessment, and behavior intervention.
• Working knowledge of the National Association of School…