California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) is a preeminent center of intellectual and cultural activity in the Inland Empire region of Southern California. Opened in 1965 and set at the foothills of the beautiful San Bernardino mountains, the university serves approximately 19,000 students. CSUSB is a federally recognized minority-serving and Hispanic-serving institution that reflects the dynamic diversity of the region and has the most diverse student population of any university in the Inland Empire: 74 percent of its students are members of underrepresented groups, 80 percent are first-generation, and 56 percent are Pell eligible. For more information on the campus, please visit the CSUSB website.

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.

JOB SUMMARY

The Master of Science in Counseling program houses three distinct concentrations: professional counseling,school counseling and dual. These prepare students for the PPS credential, LPCC licensure, or both, leading to diverse career opportunities in education and clinical settings. In addition, we offer undergraduate Minor in Counseling and Social Change, as this minor intends to offer an interdisciplinary approach that invites students to explore the ways social and political contexts shape people’s experiences, relationships, and the stories that shape us. https://www.csusb.edu/counseling-masters-degree

We seek energetic and innovative candidates who have a background in counseling and/or school counseling with particular interest and practice in postmodern counseling with emphasis on equity, social justice, restorative justice, and culturally sustaining approaches. We invite applicants with professional experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

Candidates should have professional preparation in school counseling, clinical mental health counseling, or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution. Candidates may hold professional credentials or licensure from California or another state; however, their education and professional preparation must support eligibility for applicable California credentialing and/or licensure.
Preference will be given to candidates who hold, or are eligible to obtain, a California Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credential in School Counseling and/or a California mental health license such as Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or other license appropriate to the responsibilities of the position. Particular consideration will be given to candidates who currently meet, or can reasonably meet, California requirements to provide clinical supervision to graduate counseling trainees once appointed.

The program welcomes candidates whose teaching, supervision, practice, and scholarship reflect culturally responsive, relational, systemic, developmental, strengths-based, evidence-informed, and contextually grounded approaches to counseling. Relevant areas may include multicultural and social justice counseling, family systems, motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care, restorative practices, narrative therapy, collaborative practices, and school-based mental health.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to integrate counseling theory with practice and prepare graduate students to work effectively with children, adolescents, adults, families, and communities across diverse educational, clinical, and community contexts. TYPICAL

TYPICAL ACTIVITIES

Responsibilities include teaching graduate counseling courses; providing clinical, practicum, internship, and/or fieldwork supervision; maintaining an active program of scholarly and professional activity; mentoring graduate students; participating in curriculum and program development; and contributing service to the department, college, university, profession, and surrounding communities.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach a range of courses in clinical mental health counseling and/or school counseling at the San Bernardino and Palm Desert campuses, with courses offered in in-person, hybrid, and/or online modalities based on program needs. Teaching responsibilities may include counseling and psycho-therapeutic theories and techniques, foundational and advanced counseling skills, practicum and fieldwork/internship, group and family counseling, child and adolescent counseling, multicultural and culturally responsive counseling, assessment-appraisal and treatment planning, trauma-informed counseling, addictions CSUSB Faculty Affairs and 
and co-occurring disorders, crisis intervention, psychopharmacology and the biological bases of behavior, school counseling; clinical mental health counseling; and related clinical courses.

Candidates should demonstrate current or recent engagement in counseling, clinical practice, supervision, consultation, or other direct professional work that informs graduate-level counselor preparation. Of particular interest are candidates whose applied experience includes work with populations or concerns such as crisis and trauma, substance use and co-occurring disorders, child and family welfare, justice-involved communities, and disability and neurodivergent populations.

An important area of contribution may include clinical supervision of master's-level counseling trainees in a university-based counseling center or comparable clinical training environment. The faculty member may also contribute to the continued development of clinical training opportunities that allow graduate students to strengthen counseling competencies under faculty supervision

The successful candidate will contribute to a collaborative program committed to preparing reflective, ethical, culturally responsive counselors who can conceptualize client and student concerns within relational, developmental, systemic, cultural, and sociopolitical contexts.

The faculty member will also be expected to maintain an active scholarly agenda appropriate to the university's expectations for tenure and promotion and to engage graduate students, when appropriate, in research and scholarly activities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• An earned doctoral degree in Counselor Education, Counseling, Counseling Psychology, Educational Psychology, or a closely related field by the time of appointment.
• Graduate-level preparation and professional experience sufficient to teach master's-level counseling courses.
• Demonstrated professional experience in counseling, clinical practice, community-based counseling, school counseling, or closely related counseling settings.
• Demonstrated knowledge of ethical and professional standards relevant to counseling practice.
• Evidence of, or potential for, effective graduate-level teaching and mentoring.
• Evidence of, or potential for, scholarly activity appropriate to a tenure-track faculty appointment.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with and support students from diverse backgrounds and experiences.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate several of the following:
• Professional or clinical mental health licensure (e.g., LPCC, LMFT, LCSW, psychologist, or comparable license), with preference for    candidates eligible for California licensure.
• School counseling credential, with preference for a California PPS Credential in School Counseling or eligibility to obtain the credential following appointment.
• Possession of both school counseling and clinical mental health credentials, including comparable credentials or licenses earned in another state that are transferable or support eligibility for California credentialing and licensure.
• Current eligibility to provide clinical supervision to graduate counseling trainees in a clearly articulated pathway toward meeting applicable supervisory requirements.
• Experience supervising or providing counseling services within a university counseling center, community counseling clinic, school-based mental health program, or comparable training setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of postmodern and relational counseling approaches, including narrative therapy, social constructionist/collaborative approaches, and strengths-based practices.
• Experience teaching and supervising graduate students in the development of counseling skills, case conceptualization, treatment/intervention planning, ethical decision-making, and professional identity.
• Evidence of an active or developing scholarly agenda relevant to counseling, counselor education, clinical practice, school counseling, supervision, culturally responsive practice, or related areas.
• Experience developing partnerships with schools, behavioral health agencies, community organizations, and/or other counseling placement sites.
• Demonstrated experience in service and leadership roles within academic, professional, clinical, school, and/or community settings.
• Demonstrate professional experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse communities 

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. Note: CSUSB cannot deny an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until it has performed an individualized assessment and linked the relevant conviction history with specific job duties in the position being sought.

Please note: Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that CSUSB has designated as sensitive. Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to CSUSB or individuals in the university community.

For health and well-being, CSUSB is a smoke & tobacco-free campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Department of Special Education, Rehabilitation, and Counseling

To find out more about the Department of https://www.csusb.edu/special-education-rehabilitation-counseling

For more information regarding the position, please contact

Recruitment Chair

Dr. Diana Camilo 

diana.camilo@csusb.edu

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit:

1. Curriculum Vitae CSUSB Faculty Affairs and Development 
2. Cover Letter that includes:

 a. A statement of your teaching interest/philosophy (can be included in CL or separate)
 b. A statement of your research experience/plans (can be included in CL or separate)
 c. A statement how you will serve the CSUSB community, including students and the campus at large

3. Evidence of teaching effectiveness such as teaching portfolios, reports on teaching observations, and/or student evaluations of teaching.
4. Unofficial copies of all postsecondary degree transcripts (official transcripts may be required prior to appointment).
5. Reference List - names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three (3) referees whom we may contact to obtain letters of                  recommendation.

6.Confidential letters of recommendation may be solicited from those listed as references on the application if the applicant is moved     forward in the recruitment process. Non-confidential letters of recommendation can be uploaded by the applicant during the application     process.

Formal review of applications will begin November 2, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.

If you are interested in this opportunity, we invite you to apply by using this CSU Recruit Hyperlink at:

https://secure.dc4.pageuppeople.com/apply/873/gateway/Default.aspx?c=apply&sJobIDs=562989&SourceTypeID=803&sLanguage=en-us&lApplicationSubSourceID=11248

H-1B Employment:  CSUSB is currently not sponsoring applicants for H-1B employment that are subject to the $100,000 fee established by the “Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers” issued on September 19, 2025. Applicants are responsible for determining the applicability of the fee.

CA Resident Requirement: The California State University (CSU) system is a network of twenty-three public universities providing access to a quality education through the support of California taxpayers. Part of CSU’s mission is to prepare educated, responsible individuals to contribute to California’s schools, economy, culture and future. As an agency of the State of California, the CSU’s business operations almost exclusively reside within California. As of the effective date of this policy, hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California is prohibited. Exceptions to this prohibition are limited to approved purposes for conducting CSU business in a region outside of California. Out-of-state employment creates various legal and tax liabilities that the CSU must seriously consider when extending employment to individuals residing outside the state.  For more information and the full policy, go to https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/10899725/latest/

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Assistant Professor  (Range 3) - $6,221 – $13,224

Associate Professor (Range 4) - $6,825 – $14,523

Professor (Range 5) - $8,593 – $15,211

CSU Salary Schedule: https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/compensation/Pages/salary-schedule.aspx

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

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.

In our commitment to the furthering of knowledge and fulfilling our educational mission, California State University, San Bernardino seeks a campus climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the entire variety of human experience. We welcome people from all backgrounds, and we seek to include knowledge and values from many cultures in the curriculum and extra-curricular life of the campus community. We will create, promote, and maintain activities and programs that further our understanding of individual and group diversity. We will also develop and communicate policies and promote values that discourage intolerance and discrimination.

This position may be “Designated” under California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. This would require the filing of a Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis and the completion of training within 6 months of assuming office and every 2 years thereafter. Visit the Human Resources Conflict of Interest webpage link for additional information:
https://www.csusb.edu/human-resources/current-employees/employee-relations/conflict-interest