Department of Special Education, Rehabilitation & Counseling Part-time Lecturer Pool - School Psychology

About the role

California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) is located in San Bernardino in the Inland Empire, 60 miles east of Los Angeles and operates a satellite campus in Palm Desert located in Coachella Valley. CSUSB serves approximately 20,000 students, of which 81% are first‑generation college students and graduates about 5,000 students annually. As a designated Hispanic Serving Institution, CSUSB reflects the dynamic diversity of the region and has one of the most diverse student populations of any university in the Inland Empire, and the second highest Hispanic enrollment of all public universities in California. 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. CSUSB has received the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, which recognizes CSUSB’s ongoing commitment to service‑learning, a high‑impact practice that combines classroom instruction with meaningful volunteer service and correlates strongly to student success.

The Department of Special Education, Rehabilitation and Counseling at California State University, San Bernardino is accepting applications for part‑time lecturers in the School Psychology program. The School Psychology program is an Ed.S. degree program that provides professional preparation for the Pupil Personnel Services Credential (PPS) with Specialization in School Psychology, as granted by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). The program is also designed to meet the national accreditation standards of the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). The School Psychology program emphasizes data‑based decision‑making within an ecological framework to promote positive outcomes for school‑aged youth, their families, and school personnel. We are seeking candidates with a background in school psychology or a closely related discipline, with knowledge and experience providing evidence‑based services in Pre‑K‑12 settings. The successful candidate is expected to teach one or more graduate‑level courses in the School Psychology program, prepare and deliver instruction aligned with CTC standards, grade assignments, hold regular office hours, and provide input on student progress to the program coordinator. Courses are assigned based on program needs and the candidate's areas of expertise. Teaching responsibilities may include graduate coursework as well as practicum and internship supervision courses. Candidates may also participate in program‑related meetings and activities. Candidates with current or recent experience providing school psychological services in PreK‑12 settings are especially encouraged to apply. We welcome applicants with expertise in areas such as assessment, consultation, counseling, academic and behavioral intervention, multi‑tiered systems of support, and culturally responsive practice.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate courses, including practicum and internship supervision courses, as assigned
• Support program efforts related to accreditation, assessment, and continuous improvement
• Collaborate with program faculty to maintain alignment between coursework and professional standards

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's, Educational Specialist (Ed.S.), or doctoral degree in School Psychology or a closely related discipline
• Demonstrated record of or potential for excellence in teaching at the college level
• Knowledge and experience using evidence‑based practices to support positive outcomes with Pre‑K–12 youth, their families, and school personnel
• Possession of, or eligibility for, the California Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Psychology

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.
• CSUSB is a smoke & tobacco‑free campus.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• A doctoral degree from a NASP and/or APA‑accredited School Psychology program or a closely related discipline
• Experience teaching graduate‑level courses and/or mentoring or supervising graduate students in school psychology or related disciplines, including practicum and internship supervision
• A minimum of three years of professional experience in school psychology or related school‑based settings
• Expertise in one or more areas of school psychological practice, including assessment, consultation, counseling, academic or behavioral intervention, multi‑tiered systems of support (MTSS), and culturally responsive practice
• Experience working effectively with culturally, linguistically, and socioeconomically diverse students, families, schools, and communities
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