Assistant Professor of Human Services

About the role

The Department of Human Services at California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) invites applications for a Mental health and/or Addiction studies tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin Fall 2027.

Responsibilities

• Teach at the undergraduate level
• Engage in scholarship and other scholarly creative activities
• Serve the department, college, university, community, and the profession; for example, mentoring students and participating in campus and system-wide committees, working collaboratively within the University and the communities we serve, as well as participating in traditional academic functions

Requirements

• An earned doctorate in human services or a closely related field (e.g., counseling, social work, psychology, public health, family studies and human development, applied anthropology) from an accredited institution before appointment
• Demonstrated commitment and ability to work with undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds, with an understanding of the impact of lived experiences on student learning
• Experience in providing clinical and/or applied services to individuals, families, and/or communities, particularly those impacted by mental health, addiction, or related challenges using culturally responsive approaches
• Demonstrated ability to conduct research and scholarly work in one or more relevant areas: mental health, addiction, or family/community systems
• Demonstrated commitment and ability to work effectively and collaboratively with a culturally diverse campus community

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications: An earned doctorate in human services or a closely related field (e.g., counseling, social work, psychology, public health, family studies and human development, applied anthropology) from an accredited institution before appointment. Demonstrated commitment and ability to work with undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds, with an understanding of the impact of lived experiences on student learning. Ability to teach lower- and upper-division undergraduate courses related to mental health, addiction studies, case management, and community-based interventions. Experience in providing clinical and/or applied services to individuals, families, and/or communities, particularly those impacted by mental health, addiction, or related challenges using culturally responsive approaches. Demonstrated ability to conduct research and scholarly work in one or more relevant areas: mental health, addiction, or family/community systems. Demonstrated commitment and ability to work effectively and collaboratively with a culturally diverse campus community.
• Preferred Qualifications: Undergraduate teaching experience. Experience with evidence-based approaches to teaching and community engagement. Potential to secure external funding to support research or community-engaged initiatives.

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Pay

The Assistant Professor (2026-2027) classification salary range is $6,221 to $13,224 monthly (12 monthly payments per academic year). The anticipated hiring range is $6,808 to $6,944 per month. Salary is competitive and commensurate with rank, experience, and qualifications.

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