Program: School of Education
Rank: Associate or Full Professor, Tenure Track
Title: Associate Professor or Professor (tenured) of Counseling and School Psychology
Effective Date of Appointment: August 23, 2023
(Subject to Budgetary Approval)
The School of Education builds from the foundations of the undergraduate Liberal Studies option in Teaching & Learning, the undergraduate Early Childhood Studies program, and academic majors in biology, English, mathematics, history, and social studies, and extends to the Master of Arts in Education. SOE’s programs contribute to the education profession by producing teachers and school administrators who believe that all students have the ability to achieve high standards, who adapt their teaching to reach all students and who embrace the diversity of all students. These graduates are reflective about their teaching, their attitudes, and their ability to work in collaborative analytical teams. SOE strives to prepare educators to uplift, inspire, and engage all students, families, and communities with whom they work and works to advance issues of equity, diversity, inclusion, and teaching/educating for justice.
SOE has approximately 15 full-time faculty, 55 part-time faculty, 14 staff, and over 600 students. Undergraduate degree programs are offered in Early Childhood Studies and Liberal Studies with emphases in Teaching and Learning and Concentrated Studies. The accredited post-baccalaureate credential programs prepare students to be elementary, secondary, and/or special education teachers with an option to earn a bilingual authorization. SOE has partnerships and MOUs with many local school districts for field placements and is engaged in residency and co-teaching models for student teaching in many of the credential programs.
SOE currently offers two master’s degrees: an MA in Educational Leadership with emphases in P-12 and Higher Education and an MA in Education with emphases in Curriculum and Instruction and Disability Studies. Licensure for the school administrator’s credential is offered with courses closely aligned to the P-12 emphasis in the MA in Educational Leadership. A Credential Office, Field Placement Office, Graduate Studies Center, and the California Physical Education Health Project currently report to the Dean of the School of Education.
The School of Education is actively involved in sponsored research and activities and manages federal, state, and system grants. Funding sources and activities include: the Bechtel Foundation, Early Assessment Program, California Teachers Summit, Math and Science Teacher Initiative, Federal TEACH grants, Chancellor’s Doctorate Initiative Program, and the Sally Casanova Pre-Doctoral Program. The School is accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
Mission
The School of Education at California State University Channel Islands serves students, families, and communities by effectively preparing culturally competent teachers and leaders who work collaboratively to inspire learning and promote equity in and through education.
La Escuela de Educación de California State University Channel Islands sirve a estudiantes, familias y comunidades por medio de la preparación efectiva de maestros y líderes culturalmente competentes que trabajan en colaboración para inspirar el aprendizaje y promover la equidad en y a través de la educación.
SOE is seeking an outstanding faculty colleague to lead and prepare reflective scholar practitioners committed to just, equitable, and inclusive counseling and school psychology at the P12 level, focusing particularly on leadership of our new programs in Counseling and School Psychology. CSUCI faculty are committed teacher-scholars who bring research and creative discovery to problems of practice in education settings. They teach broadly in the curricula of the department, advise students, and serve on departmental, school, and university-wide committees. Courses that this person may teach include those in the counseling and school psychology program as well as undergraduate and graduate courses throughout the SOE, depending on expertise.
Faculty in SOE are engaged in multiple service events and programs on nights and weekends, including orientation programs, retreats, community events, and other programs. Other service to the school, university, and community are also required. Faculty are expected to be available beyond the traditional workday for these programs which will include both synchronous and asynchronous sessions.
The successful candidate is also responsible for producing scholarship commensurate with the requirements at rank, to contribute to and participate in the life and development of the school and department, advise students, serve on committees, and participate in the broader university and counseling and psychology-relevant regional and national communities and organizations.
The primary responsibilities of the Coordinator will be to provide overall leadership for all aspects of the Counseling and Psychology Program and to teach, advise, and oversee fieldwork/internships.
In later phases of the search process, applicants may be requested to provide verification of terminal degrees, licenses and certificates.