Dept of Counseling, Psychology, & Development (Adjunct Pool)

Company: University of La Verne
Location: La Verne
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description The LaFetra College of Education at the University of La Verne is building a strong pool of adjunct faculty to support three student-centered programs: the M.S. in Educational Counseling , the M.S. in School Psychology , and the undergraduate Child Development major. Across these programs, we are seeking colleagues who want to join a diverse, collaborative training community committed to preparing ethical, culturally responsive practitioners and educators who lead with competence, advocacy, and a commitment to social change in PK–12 and community contexts. Adjunct instructors teach the undergraduate Child Development courses, graduate-level Educational Counseling courses, and graduate-level School Psychology courses primarily on the main La Verne campus. However, there are courses online, hybrid (mixed in person and virtual), and/or at remote campuses. We invite applications year-round for a continuous applicant pool for part-time undergraduate and graduate teaching assignments, filled on an as-needed basis. This department job posting includes several academic programs. Applicants will be added to the Adjunct Pool. You will be asked to indicate the SPECIFIC PROGRAM for which you are applying to teach courses and that you are qualified and/or have the credentials to work. There is also a question about courses you have taught or would be interested in teaching. Please be brief and concise. Required Qualifications Educational Counseling Qualifications : 1. Earned doctorate or master’s degree in Educational Counseling or School Psychology from a regionally accredited institution. 2. PPS Credential with specialization in School Counseling. 3. A minimum of three years of successful experience in Educational Counseling PK-16. 4. A commitment to and experience working with diverse student populations, families, communities and issues of social justice. 5. Experience with development of planning, organizing, and implementing data-based comprehensive school counseling programs, best practices in individual/small group counseling, counselor leadership. 6. Working knowledge of the American School Counselor Association ( ASCA ) National Model framework for comprehensive, data-driven school counseling programs. School Pyschology Qualifications : 1. Earned doctorate or Master’s degree in School Psychology or Educational Counseling from a regionally accredited institution. 2. PPS Credential with specialization in School Psychology. 3. A minimum of three years of successful experience in school psychology. 4. A commitment to and experience working with diverse student populations, families, communities, and issues of social justice. 5. Experience with data-based decision making, academic intervention/strategy development, best practices in assessment/bilingual assessment, and behavior intervention. 6. Working knowledge of the National Association of School Psychologists Model for Comprehensive and Integrated School Psychological Services. Undergraduate Child Development Program Qualifications : 1. Master’s degree in Child Development, Human Development or related field. 2. Experience working with young children 3. Experience working with diverse populations 4. Doctoral degree in Child Development, Human Development, Education, Psychology, or related field.(Preferred) 5. Preference will be given to those with evidence of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and mentoring.

Keywords: University of La Verne, Rowland Heights , Dept of Counseling, Psychology, & Development (Adjunct Pool), Education / Teaching , La Verne, California