Assistant Professor in Counseling

Overview Assistant Professor in Counseling. Department of Counseling, College of Health and Human Development. Fall 2026. The Department of Counseling at California State University, Fullerton invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Counseling with an appointment to begin Fall 2026. The Department of Counseling is CACREP-accredited in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and prepares graduate students to pursue the Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) credentials in California. The Ánimo concentration prepares counselors to provide bilingual/bicultural (Spanish/English) counseling to Latinx communities. The department emphasizes an engaging learning environment with a social justice focus for a diverse student body.

CSUF is an equal opportunity employer and a minority-serving institution with Hispanic-Serving Institution designation. The campus has a diverse student population and is committed to student success, teaching, research, advising, and service. Candidates who can contribute to this goal through teaching, research, advising, and other activities are encouraged to apply. CSUF seeks to retain faculty by providing resources for meaningful connections and collaboration across disciplines, fostering an inclusive environment for students, staff, administrators, and faculty.

Position The successful candidate will work in a premier counselor education program in Southern California that enrolls a culturally diverse student body. The candidate will teach courses in the core CACREP curriculum with the Clinical Mental Health Counseling specialty and, preferably, in the Ánimo Latinx Health Counseling Concentration. The Ánimo Concentration addresses professional, curricular, and training needs of mental health counselors working with Latinx and Spanish-speaking clients and emphasizes self-awareness as a bilingual/bicultural counselor, knowledge of Latinx cultures and therapeutic Spanish, relevant interventions, and social justice advocacy for issues in the Latinx community.

CSUF faculty are committed teacher-scholars who bring research and creative discovery to life for students and mentor students on research. The successful candidate is expected to conduct research resulting in peer-reviewed publications and to contribute to the department, advise students, serve on committees, and participate in the broader university and disciplinary communities. A firm commitment to multicultural perspectives with an intersectional lens is required, along with a professional track record reflecting that commitment. The faculty value collegiality and collaboration in a student-centered environment.

Required Qualifications

Doctorate in counselor education, counseling psychology, or related field by the appointment date;

Demonstrated professional identity as a counselor educator and commitment to an identity as a counselor educator as defined by CACREP with clear affiliations to relevant counseling associations (e.g., membership with ACA/ACES);

Broad knowledge of the clinical mental health counseling curriculum;

Evidence of the ability to conduct research (including dissertation research);

University-level teaching experience (including co-teaching and/or guest lecturing);

Demonstrated potential for effective integration of technology into instruction;

Demonstrated awareness/knowledge of racial inequities and challenges faced by historically underrepresented and economically disadvantaged groups;

Commitment and contributions to social justice advocacy through teaching/mentoring graduate students, research agenda and publications, and/or service activities;

The ability to work effectively and collegially with students, staff, faculty, and community who are from intersecting marginalized social groups.

Preferred Qualifications

In-depth knowledge of social justice issues such as critical race theory, liberation psychology, intersectionality, Black feminist or womanist theories, and/or dismantling anti-Black racism;

Knowledge of Latinx cultures and social justice issues relevant to the Latinx community (e.g., immigration/acculturation, identity, colorism, intersectionality);

Bilingual fluency in spoken Spanish;

Proficient in reading and writing Spanish;

Graduate from a CACREP-accredited program;

Experience with CACREP accreditation;

Licensed or license-eligible as a professional counselor or equivalent (i.e., LPC, LPCC, LMHC, etc.) in the current state or license-eligible in California.

Application A complete online application must be received electronically to be considered. To apply, please visit the CSUF Careers site, choose full-time faculty, search for the position number 551961, and provide the following required materials:

Letter of application addressing required and preferred qualifications;

Curriculum Vitae;

Teaching Portfolio including teaching philosophy and one of: a sample syllabus, PowerPoint presentation for a lecture, or a classroom activity (submit as a single PDF);

Candidate statement on commitment to inclusive excellence (no more than 500 words) addressing past, present, and future contributions to a diverse student population;

Inclusive Excellence statement and discussion of contributions to diversity in teaching, research, and service;

References: list of three references with contact information and confidential letters of reference to be requested at the appropriate time in the search process (Finalists will submit three letters);

Graduate transcripts (unofficial copies acceptable for initial review);

Optional: additional materials for semifinalists/finalists (e.g., scholarly articles, portfolio);

For contact about the position, please email Eric Price at EPrice@fullerton.edu or call 657-278-8154. The application deadline for full consideration is November 21, 2025. The anticipated appointment date is Fall 2026.

Compensation and Benefits The Assistant Professor (Academic Year) salary range is $6,221 to $13,224 per month (12 payments per academic year). The anticipated hiring range is $6,800 to $6,937 per month. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. The California Equal Pay Act is applicable. Summer research grants, moving expenses, start-up funds, and a reduced teaching load may be available. CSUF offers a comprehensive benefits package including health/vision/dental plans, fee waivers, campus child-care access, and retirement through the state system.

Policies and Notices The position is subject to CSU policies, including mandated reporter requirements under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and CSU Executive Order 1083. A background check will be completed before any formal offer. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities. Notice of Non-Discrimination and Title IX information are available. CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy applies. CalPERS retirement information and visa policies are available through the university pages.

Application Access To apply, visit the official CSUF job page: the position number 551961 for the Assistant Professor in Counseling.

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