The California State University
Assistant Professor or Associate Professor - Clinical Psychology (25/26)
The California State University, San Luis Obispo, California, us, 93403
Assistant Professor or Associate Professor - Clinical Psychology (25/26)
Job no:
540498Work type:
Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-TrackLocation:
San Luis ObispoCategories:
Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Behavioral Sciences, Probationary, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)PSYCHOLOGY & CHILD DEVELOPMENT
-The Psychology and Child Development Department in the College of Liberal Arts at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California, seeks applications for a full-time, academic-year, tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor in Clinical/Counseling Psychology to begin September 11, 2025.The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to teaching excellence, university-level teaching experience, and evidence of professional activity that keeps them abreast of knowledge and developments within their discipline. Preference will be given to candidates with research specialization in individual, child, adolescent, and family counseling and psychotherapy.The successful candidate will teach graduate courses in Clinical/Counseling Psychology and join the core faculty of our M.S. in Psychology program, which is designed to meet the educational requirements for Marriage and Family Therapy licensure in the State of California. New courses within the candidate’s area of specialization may also be proposed. The person hired for this position will be expected to take on the roles of program director and/or clinical training director in the graduate program by the second year of their appointment, if not earlier, depending upon their readiness. While the MFT program is the primary focus, there may be smaller roles to play in our undergraduate program in clinically relevant courses and supervision as necessary.Candidates must demonstrate teaching excellence and provide evidence of professional activity that keeps them abreast of knowledge and developments within their discipline. In particular, we are looking for someone with expertise in adult, child, adolescent, and family therapy, community mental health practices and interventions, and expertise of MFT training and supervision. Knowledge and application of culturally informed evidence-based practices and therapeutic interventions from an ecological, strength and asset-based framework is sought. Additional experience with historically underserved and marginalized populations is a plus. CA licensure in good standing and the ability to supervise graduate students at the time of hire is required. Within the graduate program, we focus this search on candidates whose strengths and areas of focus would facilitate them possibly teaching the following graduate level courses: MFT Professional Identity, Theory, & Practice; Individual Therapy, Theory and Practice; Child and Adolescent Therapy, Theory and Practice; Advanced Family Therapy, Theory and Practice; and Community Mental Health.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSPh.D. in clinical or counseling psychology, or related field, by the time of appointment.Evidence of potential for scholarly achievement in candidate’s area of specialization.The successful candidate must be a licensed psychologist in the State of California by the time of appointment in order to supervise practicum and traineeship graduate students.Demonstrated ability to teach lower- and upper-division undergraduate courses in clinical/counseling psychology.Demonstrated university teaching experience.Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language is required.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSResearch on child development among marginalized and underserved populations (including, but not limited to, Black, Indigenous, and sexual and/or gender minority populations).A commitment to broadening the scope of child development to include traditionally underrepresented groups, as demonstrated through research, teaching, and/or course content.Demonstrated experience and commitment to student-centered learning and teaching.Demonstrated ability to collaboratively work in multidisciplinary settings.Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive environment.Preference will also be given to those with relevant work experience and those who bring professional capabilities.SPECIAL CONDITIONSAll CSU employees are designated "mandated reporters" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act. As a condition of your employment, you will be required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 and any subsequent amendments.Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment.For health and well-being, Cal Poly is a smoke & tobacco-free campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community.ABOUT THE DEPARTMENTThe successful candidate will join 22 tenure-line faculty, over 25 part-time lecturers, 650 undergraduate students and 30 masters students in Psychology and Child Development.ABOUT THE COLLEGE/UNIVERSITYCalifornia Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) is a comprehensive polytechnic university with a strong commitment to its Learn by Doing philosophy. Cal Poly is a very selective, highly ranked public university on the California Central Coast. Salaries are competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.Please attach to your electronic application the following materials:Cover letter - In the cover letter, the applicant should also address the feasibility of conducting a research program within the context of a primarily teaching-oriented undergraduate program.Statement of demonstrated commitment to DEI in teaching, scholarship and/or service.Statement of teaching philosophy.Writing sample indicative of area of scholarship.Unofficial transcripts showing highest degree earned.Please be prepared to provide three professional references with names and email addresses when completing the application. Cal Poly will directly solicit letters from the individuals listed by applicants. Official sealed transcript showing highest degree earned will be required prior to appointment. This position is open until filled.Projected Start Date: 09-11-2025Review Begin Date: October 31, 2024. Applicants with complete files by the Review Begin Date will be given full consideration.For questions about the position
please contact Dr. Aaron Estrada via email at aaestrad@calpoly.edu.
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Job no:
540498Work type:
Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-TrackLocation:
San Luis ObispoCategories:
Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Behavioral Sciences, Probationary, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)PSYCHOLOGY & CHILD DEVELOPMENT
-The Psychology and Child Development Department in the College of Liberal Arts at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California, seeks applications for a full-time, academic-year, tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor in Clinical/Counseling Psychology to begin September 11, 2025.The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to teaching excellence, university-level teaching experience, and evidence of professional activity that keeps them abreast of knowledge and developments within their discipline. Preference will be given to candidates with research specialization in individual, child, adolescent, and family counseling and psychotherapy.The successful candidate will teach graduate courses in Clinical/Counseling Psychology and join the core faculty of our M.S. in Psychology program, which is designed to meet the educational requirements for Marriage and Family Therapy licensure in the State of California. New courses within the candidate’s area of specialization may also be proposed. The person hired for this position will be expected to take on the roles of program director and/or clinical training director in the graduate program by the second year of their appointment, if not earlier, depending upon their readiness. While the MFT program is the primary focus, there may be smaller roles to play in our undergraduate program in clinically relevant courses and supervision as necessary.Candidates must demonstrate teaching excellence and provide evidence of professional activity that keeps them abreast of knowledge and developments within their discipline. In particular, we are looking for someone with expertise in adult, child, adolescent, and family therapy, community mental health practices and interventions, and expertise of MFT training and supervision. Knowledge and application of culturally informed evidence-based practices and therapeutic interventions from an ecological, strength and asset-based framework is sought. Additional experience with historically underserved and marginalized populations is a plus. CA licensure in good standing and the ability to supervise graduate students at the time of hire is required. Within the graduate program, we focus this search on candidates whose strengths and areas of focus would facilitate them possibly teaching the following graduate level courses: MFT Professional Identity, Theory, & Practice; Individual Therapy, Theory and Practice; Child and Adolescent Therapy, Theory and Practice; Advanced Family Therapy, Theory and Practice; and Community Mental Health.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSPh.D. in clinical or counseling psychology, or related field, by the time of appointment.Evidence of potential for scholarly achievement in candidate’s area of specialization.The successful candidate must be a licensed psychologist in the State of California by the time of appointment in order to supervise practicum and traineeship graduate students.Demonstrated ability to teach lower- and upper-division undergraduate courses in clinical/counseling psychology.Demonstrated university teaching experience.Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language is required.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSResearch on child development among marginalized and underserved populations (including, but not limited to, Black, Indigenous, and sexual and/or gender minority populations).A commitment to broadening the scope of child development to include traditionally underrepresented groups, as demonstrated through research, teaching, and/or course content.Demonstrated experience and commitment to student-centered learning and teaching.Demonstrated ability to collaboratively work in multidisciplinary settings.Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive environment.Preference will also be given to those with relevant work experience and those who bring professional capabilities.SPECIAL CONDITIONSAll CSU employees are designated "mandated reporters" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act. As a condition of your employment, you will be required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 and any subsequent amendments.Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment.For health and well-being, Cal Poly is a smoke & tobacco-free campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community.ABOUT THE DEPARTMENTThe successful candidate will join 22 tenure-line faculty, over 25 part-time lecturers, 650 undergraduate students and 30 masters students in Psychology and Child Development.ABOUT THE COLLEGE/UNIVERSITYCalifornia Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) is a comprehensive polytechnic university with a strong commitment to its Learn by Doing philosophy. Cal Poly is a very selective, highly ranked public university on the California Central Coast. Salaries are competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.Please attach to your electronic application the following materials:Cover letter - In the cover letter, the applicant should also address the feasibility of conducting a research program within the context of a primarily teaching-oriented undergraduate program.Statement of demonstrated commitment to DEI in teaching, scholarship and/or service.Statement of teaching philosophy.Writing sample indicative of area of scholarship.Unofficial transcripts showing highest degree earned.Please be prepared to provide three professional references with names and email addresses when completing the application. Cal Poly will directly solicit letters from the individuals listed by applicants. Official sealed transcript showing highest degree earned will be required prior to appointment. This position is open until filled.Projected Start Date: 09-11-2025Review Begin Date: October 31, 2024. Applicants with complete files by the Review Begin Date will be given full consideration.For questions about the position
please contact Dr. Aaron Estrada via email at aaestrad@calpoly.edu.
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