Quarterly Lecturer - Department of Counseling Psychology

Position Title:

Quarterly Lecturer - Department of Counseling Psychology

Position Type:

Temporary

Salary Range:

The rate for a traditional 3 unit course is $9839.59

Purpose:

The Department of Counseling Psychology in the School of Education & Counseling Psychology at Santa Clara University invites applicants for part-time lecturer positions for 2026-2027. The department has two programs, a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology and a Master of Arts in Counseling.

Selected candidates will have expertise or teaching experience in one or more of the following areas:

• 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

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate degree in Counseling or Clinical Psychology

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Doctoral level and licensed candidates preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES

TEACHING

Fulfill all responsibilities associated with teaching assigned courses, including but not limited to:

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

REQUESTED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

To be considered for the position, the following documents MUST be submitted:

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

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:

Start date varies per quarter.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

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://www.scu.edu/provost/faculty-affairs/cba-ntt/).

Telecommute

Santa Clara University is registered to do business in the following states: California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, and Illinois. Employees approved to telecommute are required to perform their work within one of these states.

EEO Statement

​Equal Opportunity/Notice of Nondiscrimination

Santa Clara University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy or related conditions, reproductive health decisionmaking, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.  For a complete copy of Santa Clara University’s equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX website at https://www.scu.edu/title-ix/. 

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Americans with Disabilities Act

Consistent with its obligations under the law, Santa Clara University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.  Applicants who wish to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources ADA Team at [email protected] or by phone at (408)554-5750. Please note: This contact information is intended for accommodation requests only. Resumes or inquiries about application status sent to this inbox will not be reviewed or forwarded. For resumes or questions regarding application status, please contact [email protected].

Work Authorization:

SCU does not sponsor any applicants for work visas for this position.  The successful candidate must be able to provide evidence of identity and legal authorization to work in the United States.