Assistant Professor of Psychology

About the role

The Department of Psychology at California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB) seeks to fill the position of Assistant Professor in counseling psychology. The person hired for this position will work primarily for the M.S. in Counseling Psychology graduate program (www.csub.edu/cpsy) and possibly contribute to the Undergraduate program with a start date of August 17, 2026.

CSUB boasts having one of the few counseling programs in California with an on-site training center that is highly respected within the community as it provides community members with affordable, high quality counseling services. The M.S. in Counseling Psychology is a three-year program designed to prepare students for Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) licensure (www.bbs.ca.gov).

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in several areas of MFT/LPCC training, including psychotherapeutic interventions with families, groups, and couples; multicultural issues; substance disorders; and human sexuality.
• Assist with the University Counselor Training Clinic (UCTC).
• Initiate and maintain an active research program, preferably one that involves students.
• Develop a continuous record of achievement in teaching, research/scholarship, and professionally-related service.

Requirements

• Earned Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, Counselor Education, Marriage and Family Counseling, or a closely related counseling field.
• Applicants nearing completion of a doctoral degree may be considered; however, employment is contingent upon submission of evidence of degree completion by August 1, 2026.
• LPCC or LMFT licensed, or license-eligible in the State of California.
• Demonstrated potential for teaching excellence in graduate-level courses.
• Demonstrated potential for a successful research program, especially one that can involve students.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching undergraduate and graduate students from diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds, including first-generation students.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, Counselor Education, Marriage and Family Counseling, or a closely related counseling field.
• Applicants nearing completion of a doctoral degree may be considered; however, employment is contingent upon submission of evidence of degree completion by August 1, 2026.
• LPCC or LMFT licensed, or license-eligible in the State of California.
• Demonstrated potential for teaching excellence in graduate-level courses.
• Demonstrated potential for a successful research program, especially one that can involve students.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching undergraduate and graduate students from diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds, including first-generation students.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Benefits

• Very competitive faculty employee benefits.

Pay

Assistant Professor; salary based on qualifications and experience. Anticipated annual salary range $77,000 – $80,000.

Schedule

In-person duties that require an on-campus presence.

Commitment to Diversity

The Department of Psychology within the College of Social Sciences and Education at CSUB is committed to academic and inclusive excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body.