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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