Assistant/Associate Professor – Educational Counseling, Academic Program Director

Workforce and Community Education

Assistant or Associate Professor or Professor of Practice in Educational Counseling at National University. Teaching and developing courses for diverse learners in a remote environment.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $68,557 - $84,360 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Counseling Theories, Counseling Law and Ethics, and Crisis Intervention while fostering an inclusive learning environment. Holds a Terminal Degree and California PPS Credential, with leadership experience in school counseling programs and a commitment to scholarly activities.

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Terminal Degree (Ph.D. or Ed.D.)California PPS Credential in School CounselingLeadership Experience in School Counseling ProgramsExperience with Online EducationUnderstanding of School Counselor Roles in California

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Hard Skills

Counseling TheoriesCrisis InterventionProgram ReviewAssessment and EvaluationGroup CounselingCareer DevelopmentSocial and Cultural IssuesPedagogical ExpertiseCurriculum Oversight

Soft Skills

Creating Inclusive Learning EnvironmentsEngaging in Scholarly Activities

Certifications & Qualifications

California PPS Credential

Industry Keywords

Counseling Law and EthicsAccreditation StandardsAcademic Integrity PolicyDiverse LearnersShared Governance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Teach and develop online or onsite courses in Counseling theories, counseling law and ethics, current issues in school and college counseling, program review, crisis intervention, trauma in youth, social and cultural issues, career development, group counseling and assessment and evaluation.
Maintain pedagogical and subject matter expertise in the instructor’s field.
Create an inclusive and positive learning environment for diverse learners.
Ensure course and program practices align with compliance and accreditation standards.
Adhere to the National University’s academic integrity policy.
Maintain a productive scholarship agenda suitable to a teaching university.
Engage in scholarly activities to maintain professional growth.
Participate in curriculum oversight, shared governance, and the student experience.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Terminal degree e.g. Ph.D or Ed.D. degree in Educational Counseling or related discipline, required.
Leadership experience as a director or coordinator of a school counseling graduate program.
Understanding of school counselor roles in California public schools.
Experience with online education.
Current California PPS credential in school counseling.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family