Counselor Faculty

Responsibilities

● Candidates must address the mental health, developmental and academic

achievement needs of a student population of great diversity - in age, abilities,

cultural background, ethnicity, religion, economic background, primary language,

sexual orientation, gender identity, and academic preparation - through inclusive

course materials, teaching strategies and advisement.

● Successful candidates are expected to collaborate and work closely with other

disciplines/departments, developing and implementing innovative non-traditional

services for the diverse student population.

● The candidate will participate in shared governance, usually in the department, college,

and university committees and other service assignments.

Campus Security Authority

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime

Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwide policy, the faculty counselor member in this

position is subject to ongoing review for designation as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).

Individuals designated as Campus Security Authorities are required to immediately report

Clery incidents to the institution and to complete Clery Act training as determined by the

University Clery Director. Questions regarding CSA designation and training can be sent to the

Clery Director at clerycompliance.

Compensation

Anticipated starting salary:

$7,100-$9,200/month - Academic Year Schedule

$7,800-$10,000/month - 12-month Schedule

Compensation will be determined based on education and experience for the position.

Application Procedures

Select Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the

following documents:

● Curriculum Vitae

● Letter of interest that addresses how you meet the required experience and

qualifications for the position

● Evidence of licensure or description of plan to obtain licensure in the State of

California, including confirmation of completed supervised hours

Questions can be addressed to:

Kathy Lee, PhD, Director of Counseling and Psychological Services

via Erin Advani, People Operations Specialist, Student Wellness Center

email: erin.advani, phone:

Final date to receive applications:
Applications accepted until position is filled;
Priority consideration will

be given to those who apply prior on or before January 4, 2026.

Conditional Offer

The work for this faculty position is located in the State of California. Employment is

contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Satisfactory completion of a

background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. SJSU will

make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check

reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly

withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may

affect the continued employment of a current employee who was conditionally offered the

position.

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Located in the heart of Silicon Valley - one of the most innovative regions in the world - San

José State University is the founding campus of the 23-campus California State University

(CSU) system and the first public university in the West. Recognized as a leading

transformative educational institution, San José State is an essential partner in the

technological, economic, cultural, and social development of Silicon Valley, the Bay Area, and

California. SJSU is a top-200 school nationally in research funding and second highest in

research productivity in the CSU system. Cutting-edge research, world-class scholarship,

student-centered learning, diverse communities, and commitment to social justice, allow SJSU

to provide life-changing opportunities and advance the public good locally and globally.

Equal Employment Statement

San José State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of Age, Ancestry, Caste, Color,

Disability, Ethnicity, Gender, Gender Expression, Gender Identity, Genetic Information, Marital

Status, Medical Condition, Military Status, Nationality, Race, Religion, Religious Creed, Sex,

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