CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY LONG BEACH

Department of Educational Psychology, Administration, and Counseling Educational Administration

Counseling

Specialization in Marriage & Family Therapy

Assistant/Associate Professor Position

POSITION:  Assistant/Associate professor tenure-track faculty position in the Master of Science in Counseling - Marriage & Family Therapy (MFT) Option program, Assistant-Associate Professor

EFFECTIVE DATE:  August 25, 2008.       

Recruitment #: 412

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Earned doctorate in MFT, Psychology, or related field from an accredited college or university. Possession of a current California MFT or psychologist license or possession of the California MFT or California psychologist license no later than September of the first semester of employment; successful experience as a licensed practicing psychotherapist; clinical supervision experience; evidence of successful professional and life experiences with multicultural/multilingual clientele and students, successful experience in college/university teaching; and ability to communicate and work effectively in a culturally and linguistically diverse campus community.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of AAMFT accreditation standards; potential for or record of scholarly and creative activities; knowledge and experience in some of the following, e.g., diagnostic interviewing, treatment planning for  psychological disorders, counseling techniques, counseling diverse and/or multicultural clientele; demonstrated involvement with appropriate professional organizations.

DUTIES:  Teach courses, supervise fieldwork and theses in graduate program; aid in the coordination of the program; assist in the recruitment, advisement and retention of culturally and linguistically diverse students; develop and manage instructionally related grants; develop relations with area agencies including field placements; maintain a program of scholarly activity; participate in university and community service.

SALARY RANGE:  Commensurate with academic rank.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION: Letter of application, curriculum vita, three recent letters of recommendation, and official transcript from institution awarding highest degree.  Evidence of teaching ability (recommendations and/or student evaluations). 

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Open until filled (or recruitment cancelled).  Review of applications begins December 1, 2007.  Candidates are encouraged to submit complete files as early as possible.         

Applications, required documentation, and/or requests for information should be addressed to:

Chair, Marriage Family Therapy Search Committee

Department of Educational Psychology, Administration, and Counseling

California State University, Long Beach

1250 Bellflower Boulevard

Long Beach, CA 90840-2201

FAX (562) 985-4534

Edpac@csulb.edu

California State University, Long Beach is a large comprehensive university, with a student body of 30,000 and 1,600 full and part-time faculty, offering 68 baccalaureate and 55 master's degree in the liberal arts, applied and professional fields.

Candidates must possess an earned doctorate or appropriate degree unless otherwise noted. For purposes of retention, tenure, and promotion, heavy emphasis will be placed on teaching effectiveness, scholarly and creative achievements, and service to the University community.

California State University, Long Beach, in compliance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI, and VIII), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex, handicap, or age in any of its policies, procedures, or practices; nor does CSULB discriminate on the basis of marital status or sexual orientation. This nondiscrimination policy covers all CSULB programs and activities, including employment.

In addition to meeting fully its obligations of nondiscrimination under federal and state law, CSULB is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live, and work, in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility, and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual, without regard to economic status, ethnic background, political views, sexual orientation, or other personal characteristics or beliefs.