University of La Verne

Assistant Professor of Educational Counseling

Job Description Summary:
The LaFetra College of Education (LFCE) at the University of La Verne invites applications for a 10-month, full-time, non-tenure track faculty position at the rank of assistant professor of Educational Counseling. The Educational Counseling Program emphasizes school counselor training with concentrations in a Pupil Personnel Services Credential (California), Spanish Bilingual Bicultural Certification (SBBC), Social Justice in Higher Education (SJHE) and School and Family Based Counseling (LPCC license-eligibility).

The Educational Counseling program is seeking a candidate with a strong emphasis in diversity, social justice, and advocacy as well as knowledge in developing, implementing, and evaluating comprehensive school counseling programs. Candidates must have practical knowledge in the American School Counseling Association (ASCA) National Model and Ethics Code.

The LaFetra College of Education's mission is to Champion social equity for youth, adults, families, and communities by equipping and empowering scholarly, highly skilled practitioners; education advocates; and leaders. The intent is to lead the national conversation on advancing the careers of professionals and scholars who are highly competent advocates for equity and justice.

Established in 1891, the University of La Verne is an independent, nonprofit, comprehensive, doctoral-granting institution in Southern California founded on the university's core values of leadership, caring, excellence, and diversity. The University is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution with 40% of the student population identifying itself as “Hispanic/Latino,” 55% students of color, 10% international students, and a large proportion of first-generation students. All programs have high retention and graduation rates for underrepresented minorities.

The University has a strong commitment to diversity. It places a high priority on creating an environment that supports the growth and success of underrepresented and under-served populations, particularly in urban and rural environments. The La Verne Experience is at the center of a strategic plan focused on serving an ethnically and economically diverse student population that is representative of California's demographics. Two prominent annual rankings of America's Best Colleges - U.S. News and World Report and Forbes Magazine, recognize the University of La Verne as one of the nation's top national universities.
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The University of La Verne is a private not-for-profit university founded in 1891 located in La Verne, California. The core values that we live by are Ethical Reasoning, Diversity and Inclusivity, Lifelong Learning and Community and Civic Engagement. If you're passionate about these values, join us at the University of La Verne!



Specific Duties:
Administrative Duties

• Engage in teaching on the main campus and/or regional campus locations in the Educational Counseling program to meet program and student needs.
• Potential for candidate to assume various leadership roles within the program as assigned by the program chair, including leadership of academic advisement of program students.
• Participate in oversight of state credentialing (CCTC) and accreditation requirements for the Educational Counseling and PPS program, as well as university program reviews.
• Develop and maintain relationships with PK-12 districts.
• Coordinates where appropriate or participates in Student Study Team meetings or other interventions as needed for ECSP students
• Completes appropriate data collection processes as needed for program review, accreditation purposes and CTC mandates
• Oversee the Intern application process, including screening, interviewing and collaborating with Credential Analysts for intern recommendations
• Develops community partnerships through attendance at community events, support for district induction programs, and program promotion and recruitment in local districts
• Maintains regular contact and communication with regional faculty and main campus faculty
• Attendance at university, college, department, and program meetings
• Service on college or university committees as appointed by Dean and/or program chair, other duties as assigned.
• Service on college or university committees as appointed by Dean and/or program chair, other duties as assigned.

Teaching

• Keeps up with developments in the field of study
• Demonstrates high standards, both academically and professionally
• Evaluates student work constructively and provides timely feedback
• Plans, develops, and uses effective teaching methods and materials which assists students in meeting course objectives, that are appropriate for students with diverse educational and experiential backgrounds and learning styles, and engages the students in learning
• Provides access to students through posted office hours, electronic communication, and other appropriate methods of communication; ensuring to respond to inquiries in a timely manner
• Reviews, evaluates, and recommends student learning materials
• Develops and uses a syllabus and course information materials for each course, laboratory, or clinical setting within state, college, and departmental guidelines

Professional Development

• Maintains high standards of competence in the discipline(s) and teaching methodologies through professional development activities
• Reviews, evaluates, reflects, and revises teaching methods through a process of self-reflection
• Participates in the annual growth plan process for the LaFetra College of Education
• Meets or exceeds professional standards and discipline-specific requirements, as appropriate to the discipline

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Education or related field
• Valid CA PPS Credential – School Counseling
• 3 – 5 years school counseling experience in PK-12
• Experience in teaching and/or working with adult learners

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctorate in Education or related field
• Providing school counseling and/or school psychology services to students in an urban setting
• Bilingual in Spanish, or other languages common in California’s student demographics

Location: La Verne Central Campus

Special Instructions:
To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: http://laverne.edu

Institutional Profile
Located in Southern California, the University of La Verne offers a distinctive and relevant educational experience to a diverse population of students, preparing them for successful careers and a commitment to lifelong learning across the liberal arts and professional programs. The academic units of the not-for-profit university include the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business and Public Management, the LaFetra College of Education, and the College of Law. The university offers both undergraduate and graduate programs, including degree programs tailored for working adults. The university's central campus is located 30 miles east of Los Angeles in the historic Old Town section of La Verne, a city with a population of approximately 35,000 at the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains. The university also has eight regional campuses throughout California and the College of Law campus in Ontario, California. The university is classified as a Carnegie Doctoral Institution with moderate research activity. Core values are reflected throughout all curricular and co-curricular programs, its emphasis on close professor-student interaction, personal support of its students, and its diversity.

The University of La Verne prides itself in being reflective of the diversity of Southern California. Approximately 80 percent of its nearly 8,500 students come from diverse backgrounds and the U.S. Department of Education has designated the university as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). With 80,000 alumni, the university fulfills a critical community function in educating students from underserved populations, many of whom are the first generation in their family to attend college.

The University of La Verne is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employment or employees on any basis prohibited by state and federal law. University of La Verne hires and promotes individuals based on their qualifications and is consistent with applicable state and federal laws, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, disability, medical condition a or sexual orientation







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