California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) is a preeminent center of intellectual and cultural activity in the Inland Empire region of Southern California. Opened in 1965 and set at the foothills of the beautiful San Bernardino mountains, the university serves approximately 19,000 students. CSUSB is a federally recognized minority-serving and Hispanic-serving institution that reflects the dynamic diversity of the region and has the most diverse student population of any university in the Inland Empire: 74 percent of its students are members of underrepresented groups, 80 percent are first-generation, and 56 percent are Pell eligible. For more information on the campus, please visit the CSUSB website.

CSUSB employs 467 full-time faculty and offers 48 undergraduate, 35 graduate, and one doctoral degree programs and 14 academic programs with national accreditation. At CSUSB, diversity, equity and inclusion are values central to our mission. We recognize that diversity and inclusion in all its forms are necessary for our institutional success. By fully leveraging our diverse experiences, backgrounds and insights, we inspire innovation, challenge the status quo and create better outcomes for our students and community. As part of CSUSB’s commitment to hire, develop and retain a diverse faculty, we offer a variety of networking, mentoring and development programs for our junior faculty. We are committed to building and sustaining a CSUSB community that is supportive and inclusive of all individuals. Qualified applicants with experience in ethnically diverse settings and/or who demonstrate a commitment to serving diverse student populations are strongly encouraged to apply.

JOB SUMMARY

The Department of Special Education, Rehabilitation and Counseling at California State University, San Bernardino invites applications for the part-time lecture pool in Counseling. The Master of Science in Counseling program that houses three distinct concentrations: professional counseling,school counseling and dual. These prepare students for the PPS credential, LPCC licensure, or both, leading to diverse career opportunities in education and clinical settings.  In addition, we offer undergraduate Minor in Counseling and Social Change, as this minor intends to offer an interdisciplinary approach that invites students to explore the ways social and political contexts shape people’s experiences, relationships, and the stories that shape us. We are seeking energetic and innovative candidates who have a background in counseling and/or school counseling with particular interest and practice in postmodern counseling with emphasis on equity, social justice, restorative justice, and culturally sustaining approaches. Bilingual applicants and those with multicultural experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

Successful candidates will be able to complete one or more of the following tasks: 1) teach courses in counseling and 2) provide high-quality supervision and mentoring to students in their field experience in counseling. Course instructors will be responsible for planning and delivering instruction for their courses, grading, and providing input on student progress to the program coordinator and department chair. Most courses are taught in person at the San Bernardino campus, with the opportunity to teach at Palm Desert. Clinically intensive and supervision courses are in person, while some didactic courses are offered in hybrid or online formats.

Qualified candidates must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring a diverse student population and to working effectively with faculty, staff and students across a wide range of disciplines. Candidates are encouraged to review the program courses and list potential courses of interest based on their experience and expertise.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

• The minimum requirements are a master’s degree in counseling or closely related field and licensure in LPCC, MFT, MSW and/or PPS credential with expertise in counseling and advanced counseling skills.
• Evidence of exemplary graduate-level teaching and leadership experience at program level is preferred and should be noted in application.
• Applicants must be currently engaged in counseling and/or direct relevant work for clinical counseling intensive courses, such as but not limited to, crisis and trauma informed practices, justice-involved communities, substance use disorders, child and family welfare, disability approaches and neurodivergent populations.
• University Supervisor/Clinical Supervisor applicants must hold the applicable California credential (i.e., PPS in Counseling) or licensure (i.e., LPCC) and have more than 2 years of experience as a counselor in the field.
• All applicants should possess excellent written and oral communication skills and a commitment to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Evidence of engagement and leadership in the counseling field is valued and should be noted in application.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

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 as a condition of employment.

Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with CSUSB. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Note: CSUSB cannot deny an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until it has performed an individualized assessment and linked the relevant conviction history with specific job duties in the position being sought.

Please note: Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that CSUSB has designated as sensitive. Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to CSUSB or individuals in the university community.

For health and well-being, CSUSB is a smoke & tobacco-free campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

To find out more about the Department of Special Education, Rehabilitation, and Counseling:  https://www.csusb.edu/special-education-rehabilitation-counseling

For more information regarding the position, please contact:

Department Chair

Dr. Angi Stone-MacDonald

Phone: (909) 537-5606

Email: angi.stone-macdonald@csusb.edu

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit

1. Curriculum Vitae or Resume
2. Cover Letter that includes:

       a.  A brief statement of your teaching interest/philosophy
       b.  A listing of any courses previously taught

3. If available, evidence of teaching effectiveness such as teaching portfolios, reports on teaching observations, and/or student evaluations of teaching. 
4. Unofficial copies of all postsecondary degree transcripts (official transcripts may be required prior to appointment).
5. Reference List - names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three (3) referees whom we may contact to obtain letters of recommendation.
6. Confidential letters of recommendation will be solicited from those listed as references on the application if the applicant is moved forward in the recruitment process.

Formal review of applications will be as needed.

If you are interested in this opportunity, we invite you to apply by using this CSU Recruit Hyperlink at:

https://secure.dc4.pageuppeople.com/apply/873/gateway/Default.aspx?c=apply&sJobIDs=562559&SourceTypeID=803&sLanguage=en-us&lApplicationSubSourceID=11248

H-1B Employment:  CSUSB is currently not sponsoring applicants for H-1B employment that are subject to the $100,000 fee established by the “Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers” issued on September 19, 2025. Applicants are responsible for determining the applicability of the fee.

CA Resident Requirement: The California State University (CSU) system is a network of twenty-three public universities providing access to a quality education through the support of California taxpayers. Part of CSU’s mission is to prepare educated, responsible individuals to contribute to California’s schools, economy, culture and future. As an agency of the State of California, the CSU’s business operations almost exclusively reside within California. As of the effective date of this policy, hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California is prohibited. Exceptions to this prohibition are limited to approved purposes for conducting CSU business in a region outside of California. Out-of-state employment creates various legal and tax liabilities that the CSU must seriously consider when extending employment to individuals residing outside the state.  For more information and the full policy, go to https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/10899725/latest/

Salary is commensurate with experience.