National University
Location
California
Salary
$27 - $29 / HOUR
Provide substantive feedback on student assessments and maintain an inclusive, student-centric learning environment. Collaborate with the Academic Program Director and student services to ensure program quality and student success.
Requires a Master's degree in Counseling or a related psychology field and a current California counseling license. Preference is given to candidates with a terminal degree (Ph.D., Psy.D.) and over 3 years of higher education teaching experience.
Hourly: $26.63 - $28.89 National University is a veteran-founded, San Diego-based nonprofit. Since 1971, our mission has been to provide accessible higher education to adult learners. Today, we educate a diverse student body from across the U.S. and around the globe, with more than 230,000 alumni worldwide. Our three schools and three colleges offer more than 200 accredited and licensed graduate and undergraduate programs. National University holds accreditation through the Western Senior College and Universities Commission (WSCUC).
The Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences in the JFK School of Psychology and Social Sciences at the National University invites applications for part-time faculty to teach in the Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology (California) program. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated record of, or potential for excellence in, teaching in their field and a commitment to serving the university’s diverse adult student body. This position primarily works closely with the Academic Program Director and other faculty within the program and contributes to ensuring program quality, student engagement, and student success. This position is fully Remote, CA. Essential Job Duties Provide substantive, timely feedback to students on various assessment activities. Maintain a positive, safe, inclusive student-centric learning environment. Complete required tasks on deadlines (e.g., final grades, assessment, grading rubrics, input for grade appeals, etc.) Maintain appropriate professional training and/or scholarly activities, when applicable. Provide feedback to the course lead regarding the course content. Identify at-risk students and collaborate with student services. Qualifications Master's degree in Counseling, Counseling Psychology, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, or in a related field of psychology from a regionally accredited university required; terminal degree (Ph.D., Psy.D.) preferred. Current California counseling license required. 3+ years of higher education teaching experience preferred. For full consideration, interested candidates should provide the following. A cover letter. A curriculum vita. Statement of teaching experience online and/or onsite for a diverse student body Location: Remote, CA #LI-Remote Candidate receiving offers will be offered a salary/pay rate commensurate with experience that vary based on a candidate’s qualifications, skills, and competencies. Absent exceptional circumstances, candidates will be offered a salary within this range for this position. Base pay is one component of National University’s total rewards package, as we are dedicated to supporting the needs of the “whole you” with our holistic approach to employee benefits by offering comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family. For full details about our benefit plan offerings, please visit benefits.nu.edu. For part-time positions, please click here. National University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant per applicable federal, state and local laws. At NU, a mix of highly talented, innovative, and creative people come together to make the impact of a lifetime for each of our student learners. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment, education, and admission at National University. National University is breaking barriers in education – and in the workplace. We’re united in our mission to build a better future for our more than 4,500 employees and our 45,000+ students. National University prioritizes our employee’s well-being and growth by offering competitive pay and benefits packages, development and advancement opportunities, remote-first work perks, and more. We value and reward the hard work of our faculty and staff.
Market context
Part-time counseling faculty roles in California often draw candidates with both clinical licensure and higher education teaching experience, so applicants with a current California counseling license and a master’s degree in a related field are aligned with the core requirements. This role is competitive because preference goes to candidates with a terminal degree and more than 3 years of teaching experience, and the platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits help you review the original posting faster. Before applying, tailor your materials to show counseling practice, teaching experience, and any graduate-level instruction in psychology or counseling.
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