Quarterly Lecturer - Department of Counseling Psychology

Position Title

Quarterly Lecturer - Department of Counseling Psychology

Temporary

The rate for a traditional 3 unit course is $9553.

The Department of Counseling Psychology in the School of Education & Counseling Psychology at Santa Clara University invites applicants for part‑time lecturer positions for 2025‑2026. The department has two programs, a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology and a Master of Arts in Counseling.

• CPSY 200 -- Psychology of Interpersonal Communications
• CPSY 214 - Evidence-Based Approaches to Psychotherapy
• CPSY 216 - Psychology of Human Development
• CPSY 218 - Foundations of Psychotherapy and Personality
• CPSY 219 - Psychology of Group Counseling
• CPSY 220 - Research Methods
• CPSY 231 - Multicultural Counseling
• CPSY 275 - Ethical and Legal Issues in Counseling
• CPSY 291
  - Counseling for Grief, Loss, and Trauma
• CPSY 300 - Career Development and Life Planning
• CPSY 302 - Formal & Informal Assessment in Career Development
• CPSY 311 - Psychology of Marriage Counseling
• CPSY 315 - Family Therapy
• CPSY 317 - Therapeutic Interventions with Children
• CPSY 318 - Clinical Assessment I (DSM-V)
• CPSY 319 - Clinical Assessment II
• CPSY 320 - Substance Abuse Treatment
• CPSY 321 - Dual Diagnosis:
  Diagnosis and Treatment
• CPSY 323 - Psychopharmacology
• CPSY 324 - Biological Basis for Development
• CPSY 328 - Clinical Assessment:
  Issues in Child Diagnosis
• CPSY 381 - Health Psychology:
  Theory and Health
• CPSY 385 - Stress and Stress Management
• Additional courses as determined by the Department

• Graduate degree in Counseling or Clinical Psychology

• Doctoral level and licensed candidates preferred.

• Teach no more than two courses per quarter, and no more than four courses over three academic quarters (fall, winter, spring).
• Conduct and appear at all assigned class meetings in a timely and prepared manner that demonstrates a command of the discipline and skill in presenting it effectively.
• Assign and evaluate assignments that align with the course description and course learning outcomes, and provide timely feedback to students.
• Hold regular weekly office hours on campus.
• Submit student grades that are appropriate, accurate and fair measures of student performance to the Office of the Registrar by the designated deadline.
• Administer numerical and narrative evaluations for all courses.
• Teach from an approved syllabus or work with the Chair to design an appropriate syllabus.
• Fulfill other academic duties as may be assigned by the Chair of the Department of Counseling Psychology.

• Cover Letter that includes the following:
  • Overview of qualifications for the position
  • Teaching experience and teaching philosophy
  • Courses interested in teaching
• Current curriculum vitae

Start date varies per quarter.

Please note that your employment is subject to the terms of a collective bargaining agreement between the University and the Service Employees International Union Local 1021 ("Local 1021"; see https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).).

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