Full-Time Lecturer, School Psychology

Position: Full-Time Lecturer, School Psychology
Effective Date: August 17, 2023 (Fall Semester)
Salary Range: $5,405 -$11,994/per month (Commensurate with qualifications and experience)
Application Deadline: Review of applications to begin on or about June 20, 2023. Position open until filled (or recruitment canceled).

College of Education
Department of Advanced Studies in Education and Counseling (ASEC)

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population
• Demonstrated experience as a school psychologist including conducting psychoeducational assessment, consultation, counseling and/or behavior analysis
• Demonstrated commitment to preparing school psychologists in a manner consistent with the National Association of School Psychologist (NASP) domains for training and practice
• M.S., M.A. or Ed.S. in School Psychology or related discipline
• California Pupil Personnel Services School Psychology credential by August 1, 2023
• Demonstrated potential for teaching excellence at the college level

Preferred Qualifications:

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and/or NASP PREPaRE Trainer
• Ph.D., Psy.D., or Ed.D. in School Psychology or related discipline
• Demonstrated experience working with populations demographically and socioeconomically similar to the CSULB student body
• Experience with fieldwork supervision
• Demonstrated experience supervising and training graduate students in a clinical setting
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the college level
• Demonstrated experience with program accreditation and/or admissions
• Experience coordinating or directing a program or other administrative duties

Duties:

Teach core courses may include, but are not limited to: Introductions to Statistics, Psychoeducational Assessment, Counseling, Consultation, School Crisis Planning, Behavioral Assessments and Interventions, Academic Assessments and Interventions, Fieldwork Supervision.

• Engage in program-related service activities such as reading comprehensive exams, student advising, thesis committees, program meetings, accreditation and assisting with selecting applicants to the program
• May coordinate program or fieldwork
• Maintain a campus in-office work schedule aligned with department workload (following CSULB repopulation guidelines)
• Teach core courses in the Education Specialist in School Psychology program. [Mode of instruction may include in-person, hybrid, online and/or any combination thereof.]

CSULB seeks to recruit faculty who enthusiastically support the University’s strong commitment to the academic success of all of our students, including students of color, students with disabilities, students who are first generation to college, veterans, students with diverse socio-economic backgrounds, and students of diverse sexual orientations and gender expressions. CSULB seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the People of California, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students a rich variety of expertise, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.

The faculty and staff of the Department of Advanced Studies in Education and Counseling support dynamic, transformative, socially responsible leaders who engage others, value diversity, operate with academic integrity and believe in people and their educational futures. The department prides itself on its highly collaborative, student-centered academic community.

The College of Education at CSULB is amongst the premier educator preparation institutions in the state, preparing teachers, counselors, administrators and community leaders to promote equity and excellence in diverse urban settings through effective pedagogy, evidence-based practices, collaboration, leadership, innovation, scholarship, and advocacy. The College of Education fosters an environment of rigorous learning, critical dialogue and reflection, striving for inclusivity that embraces our mission of equity and excellence in our own scholarly work, practices and policies. We seek colleagues who are committed to our mission and are skilled at teaching and working in environments that reflect CSULB’s designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution and an Asian American, Native American and Pacific Islander Serving Institution. The College serves approximately 3,000 students, many of whom are the first in their families to pursue college degrees and reflect the racially and ethnically diverse population of CSULB and our local communities. Our academic programs range from undergraduate, to master’s and doctoral degrees, and education credentials that prepare candidates for careers in diverse, urban educational settings. With a low student to faculty ratio of 1:21, and strong, individualized advising from faculty and staff, students receive the support and attention needed to successfully complete their degrees in a timely fashion.

As expert researchers and scholars, College of Education faculty provide rigorous courses designed to challenge and engage students, connecting theory and research with practice. Our faculty provide experiences for College of Education students to explore the impact of their social identities and experiences in society that impact the students and clients they will serve, thereby fully preparing them for their chosen careers.

Clinical practice is central to programs in the College of Education. With over 100 area clinical practice partnerships, students within the College of Education gain invaluable hands-on experience with faculty mentors and skilled practitioners who help provide real world experience in diverse, urban settings, augmenting classroom instruction.

Information on excellent benefits package available to CSULB faculty is located here:

How to Apply - Required Documentation:

• Evidence of successful university teaching experience, if available (e.g., student teaching evaluation summaries)
• Finalists should be prepared to submit an official transcript (e-transcript preferred, if available)
• Evidence of current California Pupil Personnel Services School Psychology credential
• Names and contact information for three references (may be contacted for a verbal reference should you reach the finalist stage)
• Letter of application addressing the required and preferred qualifications and indicating area(s) of specialization, if any
• Evidence of Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and/or NASP PREPaRE Trainer, if applicable
• A writing sample, an article or report (8 – 25 pages)
• Curriculum Vitae

How to Apply:

Questions about the application and search process contact:
Regina Pao, ASEC Department Coordinator
Email: [email protected] or (562) 985-7947

Questions about the position contact:
Dr. Bita Ghafoori, ASEC Department Chair
Email: [email protected]

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

A background check (including a criminal records check and telephone reference check with most recent employer) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

The person holding this position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.

CSU Vaccination Policy
CSU requires faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so. Any candidates advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to comply with this requirement. The systemwide policy can be found at

CSULB is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can learn, live, and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual, without regard to race or ethnicity (including color or ancestry), nationality, religion or religious creed, gender (or sex), gender identity (including transgender), gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, genetic information, age, veteran or military status. CSULB is an Equal Opportunity Employer.