Assistant Professor in Psychology - Marriage & Family Therapy

About the role

The Assistant Tenure-Track Professor position in the Psychology Department at California State University (CSU), Chico, is a tenure-track position starting in August 2027. The position is part of the 22-campus CSU system, known for its diverse student body and commitment to equity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate courses and potentially undergraduate courses as needed.
• Supervise graduate trainees.
• Develop and conduct research or scholarly activities.
• Support the administrative and advising needs of the Marriage & Family Therapy program.

Requirements

• Doctorate degree from a COAMFTE accredited Marriage & Family Therapy Program or an accredited Counseling or Clinical Psychology program.
• Candidate must have achieved CA licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist, Psychologist, or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor by the end of the third year.
• Candidate must have achieved CA Board of Behavioral Sciences MFT supervisor qualifications by the end of the third year.
• Experience in undergraduate and/or graduate instruction.
• A record of research and/or scholarly activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum education requirement: Doctorate degree from a COAMFTE accredited Marriage & Family Therapy Program or an accredited Counseling or Clinical Psychology program.
• Meeting or intending to meet CA Board of Behavioral Sciences MFT supervisor qualifications.
• Experience in undergraduate and/or graduate instruction.
• A record of research and/or scholarly activities.

Benefits

This position qualifies for benefits including tuition fee waiver (if eligible). California State University, Chico offers a number of benefits to its employees, such as sick leave, vacation, health insurance. For more information, please visit https://www.csuchico.edu/hr/benefits/index.shtml.

Pay

Salary commensurate with education and experience. (Anticipated hiring range: $74,652 - $89,772 per year).

Schedule

Initial Review Date: October 12, 2026, position open until filled; complete applications received after that date may be considered.

Contact Information

To apply, applicants must provide a current cover letter (including how they have addressed, or plan to address teaching to diverse student groups), a CV, and contact information of three professional references. Additional information may be requested at a later time. All applicants must apply online, applications submitted via email or in-person to the department will not be considered. For job-related questions, please contact Dr. Martin van den Berg, Department Chair, Department of Psychology, California State University, Chico, Chico, CA 95929-0234, mvandenberg@csuchico.edu.