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.
• For applicants with a Masters or Ed.S. degree: 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

• Commitment to student success and eliminating equity gaps.
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations.
• Contribution to policies, programs, and practices supporting an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment.

Skills

• Effective, student-centered teaching practices.
• Research and scholarly activities.
• Program coordination and leadership.

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.
• Authorization to Work: Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
• Mandated Reporter: 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 (revised July 21, 2017) as a condition of employment.
• EEO Statement: Chico State is an 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 and only employ individuals authorized to work in the U.S.