Assistant Professor, Educational Counseling
Company: University of La Verne
Location: La Verne
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Summary The LaFetra College of Education ( LFCE
) at the University of La Verne invites applications for a
10-month, full-time, non-tenure track faculty position at the rank
of assistant professor of Educational Counseling. The Educational
Counseling Program emphasizes school counselor training with
concentrations in a Pupil Personnel Services Credential
(California), Spanish Bilingual Bicultural Certification ( SBBC ),
Social Justice in Higher Education ( SJHE ) and School and Family
Based Counseling ( LPCC license-eligibility). The Educational
Counseling program is seeking a candidate with a strong emphasis in
diversity, social justice, and advocacy as well as knowledge in
developing, implementing, and evaluating comprehensive school
counseling programs. Candidates must have practical knowledge in
the American School Counseling Association ( ASCA ) National Model
and Ethics Code. The LaFetra College of Education’s mission is to
Champion social equity for youth, adults, families, and communities
by equipping and empowering scholarly, highly skilled
practitioners; education advocates; and leaders. The intent is to
lead the national conversation on advancing the careers of
professionals and scholars who are highly competent advocates for
equity and justice. Established in 1891, the University of La Verne
is an independent, nonprofit, comprehensive, doctoral-granting
institution in Southern California founded on the university’s core
values of leadership, caring, excellence, and diversity. The
University is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution with 40%
of the student population identifying itself as “Hispanic/Latino,”
55% students of color, 10% international students, and a large
proportion of first-generation students. All programs have high
retention and graduation rates for underrepresented minorities. The
University has a strong commitment to diversity. It places a high
priority on creating an environment that supports the growth and
success of underrepresented and under-served populations,
particularly in urban and rural environments. The La Verne
Experience is at the center of a strategic plan focused on serving
an ethnically and economically diverse student population that is
representative of California’s demographics. Two prominent annual
rankings of America’s Best Colleges – U.S. News and World Report
and Forbes Magazine, recognize the University of La Verne as one of
the nation’s top national universities. Minimum Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Education or related field Valid CA PPS
Credential – School Counseling 3 – 5 years school counseling
experience in PK-12 Experience in teaching and/or working with
adult learners Preferred Qualifications Doctorate in Education or
related field Providing school counseling and/or school psychology
services to students in an urban setting Bilingual in Spanish, or
other languages common in California’s student demographics
Keywords: University of La Verne, Inglewood , Assistant Professor, Educational Counseling, Education / Teaching , La Verne, California
