Dept of Counseling, Psychology, & Development (Adjunct Pool)

The LaFetra College of Education at the University of La Verne is building a strong pool of adjunct faculty to support three student‑centered programs: the M.S. in Educational Counseling, the M.S. in School Psychology, and the undergraduate Child Development major. Adjunct instructors teach undergraduate Child Development courses, graduate‑level Educational Counseling courses, and graduate‑level School Psychology courses primarily on the main La Verne campus, with additional online, hybrid, and remote‑campus offerings. Applications are accepted year‑round for a continuous pool of part‑time teaching assignments, filled on an as‑needed basis.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate Child Development courses, graduate‑level Educational Counseling courses, and graduate‑level School Psychology courses.
• Deliver instruction in face‑to‑face, online, hybrid, or remote formats as required.
• Collaborate within a diverse, interdisciplinary community committed to ethical, culturally responsive practice and social change.
• Indicate the specific program for which you are applying and provide relevant teaching experience.

Educational Counseling Qualifications

• Earned doctorate or master’s degree in Educational Counseling or School Psychology from a regionally accredited institution.
• PPS Credential with specialization in School Counseling.
• Minimum of three years of successful experience in Educational Counseling (PK‑16).
• Commitment to and experience working with diverse student populations, families, communities, and issues of social justice.
• Experience developing, organizing, and implementing data‑based comprehensive school counseling programs, best practices in individual/small‑group counseling, and counselor leadership.
• Working knowledge of the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model framework for comprehensive, data‑driven school counseling programs.

School Psychology Qualifications

• Earned doctorate or master’s degree in School Psychology or Educational Counseling from a regionally accredited institution.
• PPS Credential with specialization in School Psychology.
• Minimum of three years of successful experience in school psychology.
• Commitment to and experience working with diverse student populations, families, communities, and issues of social justice.
• Experience with data‑based decision making, academic intervention/strategy development, best practices in assessment/bilingual assessment, and behavior intervention.
• Working knowledge of the National Association of School Psychologists Model for Comprehensive and Integrated School Psychological Services.

Undergraduate Child Development Program Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Child Development, Human Development, or a related field.
• Experience working with young children.
• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Doctoral degree in Child Development, Human Development, Education, Psychology, or a related field (preferred).
• Preference given to candidates with evidence of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and mentoring.