Assistant Professor in Psychology / School Psychology

About the role

The Position: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Position
Starts: Fall 2027
College: Behavioral and Social Sciences
Department/School: Psychology
Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience. (Anticipated hiring range: $74,652 - $89,772 per year).

Requirements

• Minimum education requirement: Completed 3-year Master’s or completed Education Specialist (Ed.S.) degree in School Psychology, or a doctorate degree in psychology, education, or a related field.
• Current CA credentialing/licensing as a School Psychologist, Psychologist, or Licensed Educational Psychologist.
• Three years of professional work experience as a School Psychologist in preK-12 schools.
• Experience in delivering undergraduate/graduate instruction or professional development.
• A record and/or plan for research and/or scholarly activities.
• For applicants with a doctorate: CA credentialing/licensing, or intention to obtain it, as a School Psychologist, Psychologist, or Licensed Educational Psychologist; Candidate must have achieved credentialing/licensure by the end of the third year to continue employment.
• Experience in delivering undergraduate/graduate instruction or professional development.
• A record and/or plan for research and/or scholarly activities.

Responsibilities

• The primary responsibility of this tenure-track position is to train and supervise school psychology graduate students.
• This position also carries responsibilities in the areas of scholarship (develop a successful program of research or scholarly activity; seek external funding) and service (supporting the administrative and advising needs of the School Psychology program).
• This position will join a team of faculty and staff that coordinates the School Psychology program, with opportunities for developing program leadership.

Qualifications

• Qualified candidates will embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and the elimination of equity gaps.
• Candidates will have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations.
• Candidates will contribute to policies, programs, and practices that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment.

Benefits

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

Additional Information

• Out of State Employment: All work must be performed within the State of California.
• Faculty assignments include in-person duties that require an on-campus presence.
• Background Check and Disclosures: A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU.
• 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.
• Job-related Questions Should Be Directed To Dr. Martin van den Berg, Department Chair Department of Psychology California State University, Chico Chico, CA 95929-0234 mvandenberg@csuchico.edu

Chico State

Graduate and undergraduate programs boast high-quality research experiences, exceptional faculty mentoring, and civic and global engagement opportunities. The campus motto, “Today Decides Tomorrow,” is brought to life by inclusive pedagogy, experiential learning, and co-curricular programming. The Chico Experience prepares students to be critical thinkers, engaged citizens, and inspired stewards of environmental, social, and economic resources. Together, they will become leaders solving the challenges of the 21st century.

Clery Act

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