Temporary Faculty Pool, Marital & Family Therapy at InsideHigherEd

Job no: 546470Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/LecturerLocation: Dominguez HillsCategories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Health Professionals, Temporary, Time Varies, On-site (work in-person at business location)Temporary Faculty PoolDepartment of Marital and Family TherapyCollege of Health, Human Services, and Nursing Position DescriptionThe Department of Marital and Family Therapy at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) invites highly qualified, motivated, and well-organized, applicants for a pool temporary of part-time teaching appointments.At CSUDH, we celebrate and respect diversity in all forms that include every race, religion, gender, ethnicity, veterans, people with varied abilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. CSUDH is seeking applications from candidates who can demonstrate experience in teaching and working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and contribute to the University's Mission, Vision, and Core Values. For more information: Mission, Vision, and Core ValuesDepartment of Marital and Family TherapyThe Department of Marital & Family Therapy at CSU Dominguez Hills offers the Masters of Science Degree in Marital & Family Therapy. It is a 64 unit program that is both academic and clinical in its emphasis. This program is accredited by Western Association of Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) and meets the educational requirements for MFT licensure with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS). It is intended for students who wish to prepare for MFT internships and licensure after graduation.MissionThe mission of the Marital & Family Therapy Department is to teach, train and encourage therapists in MFT theory and practice. The goals of the program are to provide all coursework, practica and fieldwork experiences needed to produce analytical, effective, responsive, prudent, and culturally competent family therapists.For more information: www.csudh.edu/mftThe PositionThe temporary faculty pool is continuously open, and positions are filled based on student enrollment and authorized funding. Candidates may need to be available to begin teaching on short notice. The Fall term begins in late August and ends in mid-December; the Spring term begins mid-January and ends in mid-May. Opportunities for teaching during the Summer Sessions may also be available. ResponsibilitiesThe adjunct professor in the MFT Department must prepare syllabi, course objectives, reports for accreditation, and other department surveys before department deadlines. This adjunct must be prepared to communicate regularly to the department and the students as long as the semester exists. This adjunct must be able to communicate effectively to students with diverse learning needs and styles. Adjunct professors must participate in departmental meetings during the semester. Faculty do not get to choose but must be prepared to teach the class in-person and on-campus. Mode of teaching is decided by the program and the university.QualificationsRequired QualificationsA Master’s degree in Marital & Family Therapy or Licensed Professional Counselor.Licensure or License Eligible in the area of Marital & Family Therapy or Licensed Professional Counselor or Psychology in the State of California.Preferred QualificationsA Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Marital & Family Therapy or Psychology with an emphasis in Marital & Family Therapy to teach graduate level courses (500 level).Preference will be given to candidates with prior teaching experience at the college or university level and who can furnish evidence of strong teaching to students from diverse ages, socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds.In attempt for the program to apply for COAMFTE accreditation, some preference can be made for professors who have taught in or graduated from a COAMFTE accredited program.For Fieldwork professors, the program prefers the instructor to be an AAMFT Approved Supervisor or soon-to-be approved AAMFT Supervisor.Employment Requirement Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.Salary and Benefit InformationInitial rank and salary for lecturer faculty are based on professional experience and educational background and are determined by the hiring department. Most new lecturers are hired at the Lecturer A or B rank. As of July 2024, the classification salary ranges for the respective ranks are:Lecturer A: $5,507 - $ 6,677Lecturer B: $6,221 - $13,224Lecturer C: $6,825 - $14,523Lecturer D: $8,593 - $15,211The CSU system offers a competitive total compensation benefits package for employees and qualifying dependents, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and tuition assistance. It is our goal to compensate employees equitably and fairly. You can access a full description of our benefits here.Mandated Reporter Per CANRAThe person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised December 24, 2021, as a condition of employment. How to ApplyA completed on-line application must be received to be considered. To apply, please visit CSUDH career-opportunities.A complete application must include:Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae with contact informationA one page Cover LetterStatement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (2 pages maximum) - Given CSUDH’s commitment to diversity and inclusion for all students, faculty, staff, and administrators, describe your individual commitment and experiences in advancing diversity and inclusion and how they relate to your future teaching and research.List of 3 references with contact information included in applicationUnofficial transcripts (an official transcript will be required for personnel file). International transcripts. See below.For international transcripts, a United States Equivalency certification will be required.A United States (US) Equivalency certification is required for earned/awarded/conferred foreign terminal degrees, which is from a foreign Academic Institution for foreign studies. The US Equivalency certification is used to validate foreign studies from an academic credential evaluation agency and is evaluated on foreign studies and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from the United States. The certification must translate the information in English, and confirm that your highest terminal degree is US Equivalent to a US terminal degree (i.e., Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate’s, Doctor’s of Philosophy). The certification can be emailed to [email protected] or mailed directly to the office of Faculty Affairs and Development, 1000 East Victoria Street, WH-368, Carson, CA 90747.Closing StatementCalifornia State University, Dominguez Hills, is strongly committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce. Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may call the Human Resources Office at (310) 243-3771.California State University Dominguez Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.Employees at California State University, Dominguez Hills shall abide by the Nondiscrimination Statement.Advertised: 11 Mar 2025 Pacific Daylight TimeApplications close: 27 Feb 2026 Pacific Standard TimeWhatsappFacebookLinkedInEmail App if (typeof SocialShareKit != 'undefined') { SocialShareKit.init({ forceInit: true, reinitialize: true, selector: '.social-share-kit .ssk' }); }