Adjunct Professor - School Counseling (California School of Education)

Alliant International University is a professional practice University committed to excellence in four areas:  Education for Professional Practice, Scholarship, Multicultural and International Competence and Community Engagement.  The University provides students with the highest quality of education through excellence and innovation in academic scholarship, applied training and research, and community service, particularly to underserved populations.  Through its Mission, the University's goal is to equip students with the competencies they need to provide public benefit and make an impact in their communities by addressing major contemporary social issues.  Core competencies of the University's training programs include cultural diversity, which is infused in courses and field placements and is manifest in the diversity of its students, faculty.

Our Mission:
Alliant International University prepares students for professional careers of service and leadership, and promotes the discovery and application of knowledge to improve the lives of people in diverse cultures and communities around the world.

 Our Vision:
An inclusive world empowered by Alliant alumni.

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Application Instructions: 

• Applicants must visit the website of our Adjunct hiring partner, ProfHire at https://www.profhire.com/login/signup.
• There are a few steps to create a ProfHire profile: Instructions under "If you are applying to teach a specific course or for a specific job, indicate that here," Please list Alliant and the specific course or job you are applying.
• All individuals interested in being considered for an Adjunct position, now or in the future, must submit the following items:
  • Resume/CV.
  • Transcript (of your highest degree obtained).
  • Three (3) professional references.

The California School of Education at Alliant International University offers a variety of degrees, certificates, and credentials in education that prepare candidates to make a lasting impact through teaching, counseling, leadership, advocacy, administration, management, and community work. Whether a student looking for an online degree program or an in-person learning experience, Alliant will be there to guide them every step of the way. The candidate’s path into the classroom — either online or on-ground — is one paved with comprehensive academic excellence through:

• California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) certification of many of our world-class education programs.
• Multiple degree options, including credentials and CSOE certifications, undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral degrees, many of which offer specialized emphases.
• Hands-on training facilitated by extensive practicum opportunities.
• Multiculturalism interwoven throughout the curriculum and rooted in our university culture, offering an educational experience rich with diversity and inclusion.

Our specialty is helping students transform experience into expertise, and expertise into leadership. Every one of our California Education Degree Programs is designed to ensure that the real-world needs of learners and the latest research central to the curriculum in our online, synchronous courses with hybrid-based supervision as applicable. We currently offer the following degree programs:

• Single-Subject Teachers.
• Multiple-Subject Teachers.
• Special Education Teachers.
• School Psychologists.
• School Counselors.
• Educational Leaders and Managers.
• California Teachers of English Learners (CTEL) and Cross-Cultural Language and Academic Development (CLAD) Certification.
• We also offer Certificates in Elementary and Secondary school teaching as issued in the State of Arizona.

You can learn more about CSOE by visiting the Alliant web site at https://www.alliant.edu/education. If you are interested in joining our team of experts or have other questions about our program, please contact us at csoe@alliant.edu.

CSOE continually seeks subject matter experts to join our cadre of adjunct faculty.  The following are the duties, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications that Alliant requires from applicants for an Adjunct professor position:

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Facilitating Classroom and Distance/Distributed Learning.
• Class curriculum coordination and planning.
• Assessment and evaluation of learners.
• Mentoring and advising of students.
• Holding office hours and meeting with students.

Skills:

• Proficient computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.
• The ability to work independently and be self-motivated.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail and the ability to problem solve.
• The ability to explain complex requirements in clear and concise terms.
• The ability to be flexible with workflow to meet the needs of the department and students and to manage multiple tasks per required deadlines.
• The drive to encourage, direct, hold accountable and guide candidates toward task completion.
• Must demonstrate the ability to work as an effective team member and develop trusting relationships with students and Alliant employees, as well as the Registrar’s Office and various academic departments.
• Culturally competent and ability to communicate and interact effectively with diverse people.
• Highly motivated, focused and results oriented.
• Ability to exercise discretion and tact in all interpersonal interactions, and to maintain confidentiality.
• Collaboration and partnering with other university stakeholders to support candidate success. Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.

Starting Salary: Non-exempt position at $36 an hour based on experience and geographical location.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: Master’s degree in School Counseling, Doctoral or other terminal degree from an accredited college or university, depending upon the needs of the course being taught.

• Valid Pupil Personnel School Counselor Credential (or a reciprocal credential from another State).

Experience:

• Minimum three (3) years of PK-12 school counselor experience.
• Preferred:
• Experience with data driven decision making.
• Evidence of leadership in school counseling.
• Demonstrated currently in the school counseling related professional literature.
• Active membership in professional school counseling organizations.
• Knowledge of the ASCA National Model, role statements, ethical standards, and related content.
• Experience or commitment to the use of technology in distance learning and university teaching.
• Ability to incorporate elements of experiential learning to foster engagement and excitement among students.

Application Instructions:

• All individuals interested in being considered for an Adjunct position, must submit their resume/CV and cover letter.
• Applicants invited to interview should be prepared to provide three (3) professional references.
• Include a copy of credential or credential/number.

Background Check Requirements:
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check (including criminal, prior employment and education verification). Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current University employees who apply for the position.

Additional Information:
Anti-Discrimination Policy: Alliant International University prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation in its educational programs, services and activities, and in employment practices, including but not limited to internal promotions, training, opportunities for advancement, terminations, relationships with outside vendors, use of contractors and consultants, and in its admission or access thereto, on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin or descent, color, creed, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability (including physical, disease, psychiatric or psychological disability), medical condition, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, hair style or texture associated with race, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

Alliant International University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to ensuring a high quality of education through the diversity of the University community and the curriculum. Women, people of color, people with disabilities and people from other underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply, as we actively seek to increase diversity at all levels. The University will conduct its programs, services and activities consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and orders.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

Applicants with disabilities and applicants who require assistance completing an application may contact Human Resources at humanresources@alliant.edu or 858-635-4509.

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Governing legislation: Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the regulations implementing these statutes, and applicable federal and California law.

Alliant International University is a smoke and tobacco free environment.

Company: Alliant International University, Inc. 

Country: United States of America 

State/Region: California 

City: Remote 

Postal Code: 92131 

Job ID: 270037