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.

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 to achieve tenure.

Requirements

• Earned Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, Counselor Education, Marriage and Family Counseling, or a closely related counseling field.
• Near 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

• Minimum qualifications include a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, Counselor Education, Marriage and Family Counseling, or a closely related counseling field.
• Experience teaching graduate-level courses in counseling psychology.
• A strong research agenda with potential to involve students.
• A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching and scholarship.

Skills

• Excellent teaching abilities.
• Strong research skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse student populations.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment.

Benefits

• Very competitive benefits package.

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.