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California State University, San Bernardino

Department of Special Education, Rehabilitation & Counseling Part-time Lecturer Pool - Special Education

Position Number: 9852015
Location: San Bernardino, United States
Position Type: Education - Special Education

Department of Special Education, Rehabilitation & Counseling Part-time Lecturer Pool - Special Education

California State University, San Bernardino

Job no: 562558
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Southern California|San Bernardino - San Bernardino Campus
Categories: Bargaining Unit|Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association,Appointment Type|Temporary,Time Basis|Part Time,Job Search Category/Discipline|Faculty - Education/Library Science

The Department of Special Education, Rehabilitation and Counseling at California State University, San Bernardino is accepting applications for part-time lecturers in the Special Education Program. The program prepares educators to serve students with disabilities and supports candidates pursuing California Education Specialist credentials in Mild to Moderate Support Needs, Extensive Support Needs, and Early Childhood Special Education.

California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) is located in San Bernardino in the Inland Empire, 60 miles east of Los Angeles and operates a satellite campus in Palm Desert located in Coachella Valley. CSUSB serves approximately 20,000 students, of which 81% are first-generation college students and graduates about 5,000 students annually. As a designated Hispanic Serving Institution, CSUSB reflects the dynamic diversity of the region and has one of the most diverse student populations of any university in the Inland Empire, and the second highest Hispanic enrollment of all public universities in California. CSUSB employs 467 full-time faculty and offers 48 undergraduate, 35 graduate, and one doctoral degree programs and 14 academic programs with national accreditation.

At CSUSB, diversity, equity and inclusion are values central to our mission. We recognize that diversity and inclusion in all its forms are necessary for our institutional success. By fully leveraging our diverse experiences, backgrounds and insights, we inspire innovation, challenge the status quo and create better outcomes for our students and community. As part of CSUSB's commitment to hire, develop and retain a diverse faculty, we offer a variety of networking, mentoring and development programs for our junior faculty. We are committed to building and sustaining a CSUSB community that is supportive and inclusive of all individuals. Qualified applicants with experience in ethnically diverse settings and/or who demonstrate a commitment to serving diverse student populations are strongly encouraged to apply. CSUSB has received the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, which recognizes CSUSB's ongoing commitment to service-learning, a high-impact practice that combines classroom instruction with meaningful volunteer service and correlates strongly to student success.

JOB SUMMARY

The Department of Special Education, Rehabilitation and Counseling at California State University, San Bernardino is accepting applications for part-time lecturers in the Special Education Program. The program prepares educators to serve students with disabilities and supports candidates pursuing California Education Specialist credentials in Mild to Moderate Support Needs, Extensive Support Needs, and Early Childhood Special Education.

We are seeking highly qualified candidates to teach graduate-level special education courses and/or supervise candidates in fieldwork experiences. The successful candidate is expected to prepare and deliver instruction aligned with program and credential requirements, assess student learning, hold regular office hours, and provide timely feedback on candidate progress. Courses and supervision assignments are based on program needs and the candidate's areas of expertise. Part-time faculty are also expected to participate in program events and meetings and attend teacher orientation sessions, as appropriate. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring a diverse student population and to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students.

TYPICAL ACTIVITIES

Responsibilities include:

Teaching graduate-level special education courses as assigned
Supervising candidates in fieldwork, student teaching, and/or internship experiences as assigned
Participating in program events, meetings, and teacher orientation sessions
Collaborating with program faculty to maintain alignment among coursework, fieldwork, credential requirements, and professional standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree in Special Education or a closely related field
For teaching assignments, at least five years of successful public-school teaching experience in special education
For university supervision assignments, a master's degree in Special Education or a closely related field and an applicable California Education Specialist credential in Mild/Moderate Support Needs, Extensive Support Needs, Early Childhood Special Education, or a previously issued equivalent credential
Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring a diverse student population and to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

An earned doctorate in a field related to the course or supervision assignment
Evidence of successful graduate-level teaching
Experience mentoring or supervising graduate students in special education fieldwork
Familiarity with the Canvas learning management system
Evidence of scholarly activity and publication

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with CSUSB. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Note: CSUSB cannot deny an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until it has performed an individualized assessment and linked the relevant conviction history with specific job duties in the position being sought.

Please note: Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that CSUSB has designated as sensitive. Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to CSUSB or individuals in the university community.

For health and well-being, CSUSB is a smoke & tobacco-free campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Department of Special Education, Rehabilitation and Counseling (SRC) is one of three departments in the College of Education and serves over 400 graduate students seeking master's degrees and post-baccalaureate credentials in special education, rehabilitation counseling, school psychology, and counseling.

To find out more about the Department of Special Education, Rehabilitation and Counseling please visit our webpage at Special Education, Rehabilitation & Counseling | College of Education | CSUSB.

For more information regarding the position, please contact:

Department Chair

Dr. Angi Stone-MacDonald

(909) 537-7313

Angi.Stone-MacDonald@csusb.edu

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit:

Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter that includes:

A statement of your teaching interest/philosophy

If available, evidence of teaching effectiveness such as teaching portfolios, reports on teaching observations, and/or student evaluations of teaching.
Unofficial copies of all postsecondary degree transcripts (official transcripts may be required prior to appointment).
Reference List - names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three (3) referees along with original letters of recommendation.

Formal review of applications will be as needed.

If you are interested in this opportunity, we invite you to apply by using this CSU Recruit Hyperlink at:

https://secure.dc4.pageuppeople.com/apply/873/gateway/Default.aspx?c=apply&sJobIDs=562558&SourceTypeID=803&sLanguage=en-us&lApplicationSubSourceID=11248

H-1B Employment: CSUSB is currently not sponsoring applicants for H-1B employment that are subject to the $100,000 fee established by the "Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers" issued on September 19, 2025. Applicants are responsible for determining the applicability of the fee.

CA Resident Requirement: The California State University (CSU) system is a network of twenty-three public universities providing access to a quality education through the support of California taxpayers. Part of CSU's mission is to prepare educated, responsible individuals to contribute to California's schools, economy, culture and future. As an agency of the State of California, the CSU's business operations almost exclusively reside within California. As of the effective date of this policy, hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California is prohibited. Exceptions to this prohibition are limited to approved purposes for conducting CSU business in a region outside of California. Out-of-state employment creates various legal and tax liabilities that the CSU must seriously consider when extending employment to individuals residing outside the state. For more information and the full policy, go to https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/10899725/latest/

Salary is commensurate with experience.

(Actual Salary will be in accordance with percentage of time appointed) Lecturer A (Range 2) - $5,507 - $6,677 Lecturer B (Range 3) - $6,221 - $13,224 Lecturer C (Range 4) - $6,825 - $14,523 Lecturer D (Range 5) - $8,593 - $15,211 CSU Salary Schedule: https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/compensation/Pages/salary-schedule.aspx

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant's current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

California State University, San Bernardino is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status. This position adheres to CSU policies against Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Sexual Violence, including Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking. This requires completion of Sexual Violence Prevention Training within 6 months of assuming employment and on a two-year basis thereafter. (Executive Order 1096)

This position may be "Designated" under California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. This would require the filing of a Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis and the completion of training within 6 months of assuming office and every 2 years thereafter. Visit the Human Resources Conflict of Interest webpage link for additional information:
https://www.csusb.edu/human-resources/current-employees/employee-relations/conflict-interest

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