Department Chair

April Taylor, Ph.D.


Sequoia Hall, Room 287-D
18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, CA 91330-8263

Phone: (818)-677-7211

Send email

Join The Team

Part-Time Lecturer Employment Opportunities

Applicants should send a current resume and a letter which designates specific courses or areas they are interested in teaching and, whenever possible, times available for teaching assignments. The resume should include educational background, prior teaching experience, evidence of scholarship, and/or related professional experience.

Application details: CADV 2024-2025 Instructor Application

Please send application materials to Dr. April Taylor at ataylor@csun.edu. 

    Staff and Assistant Employment Opportunities

    We hire new student assistants as budget permits; interested students should submit: (a) a letter of interest, (b) a current resume with references at the Department Office, and (c) a copy of unofficial transcripts.

    Please E-mail Dr. Rika Meyer at Rika.Meyer@csun.edu if you are interested in being a CADV Department student assistant. 

    Become a CADV Community Partner

    Are you a community agency looking for interns? Become an internship site and become a CADV community partner! We look for hands on experience and mentoring for students. Please contact Dr. Rika Meyer at Rika.Meyer@csun.edu if you are interested in becoming a CADV Community Partner. 

    Current CADV Community Partners 

    Become a Peer Academic Leader (PAL)


    Peer Academic Leaders 

    • Serve as an energetic & enthusiastic peer mentor as you help majors navigate their progress towards the CADV degree, apply for graduation, and explore post-BA opportunities.
    • Participate in 1-on-1 peer advising, group workshops, and event tabling. Design advising tools and resources to assist CADV majors. Peer Advisors work closely with Drs. Meyer, Taylor, and Wakefield in developing department-level programs.

    Interested in being a PAL? E-mail Dr. Rika Meyer at Rika.Meyer@csun.edu. 

    Department Chair

    April Taylor, Ph.D.


    Sequoia Hall, Room 287-D
    18111 Nordhoff Street
    Northridge, CA 91330-8263

    Phone: (818)-677-7211

    Send email

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