Assistant Professor - African American/Black Psychology (25/26)

PSYCHOLOGY & CHILD DEVELOPMENTThe 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 Professor in African American or Black Psychology, to begin September 11, 2025.We are seeking a professor with teaching and/or research expertise in African American or Black Psychology. 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 marginalized and underserved populations.The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in African American Psychology and Multicultural Psychology. The candidate may also teach additional courses in their sub-field, Research Methods, and/or upper-division courses on select topics. New courses within the candidate’s area of specialization may also be proposed.Cal Poly strongly values diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), in the classroom, in scholarship, and in service experience. This position is part of a university-wide cluster of searches designed to increase curricular coverage of areas related to DEI, as well as to promote inclusive and equity-minded teaching strategies across the university. Successful candidates will be expected to contribute to the university’s goals in these areas. Candidates selected through this DEI cluster hire will be given start-up funds to support their work in DEI and a dedicated mentor will be given upon appointment. Once hired, candidates will collaborate with their dean and others to develop a plan for utilizing these funds for supplemental compensation, assigned time, or professional development activities.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSPh.D. in psychology, or a related field by the time of appointment.Research or teaching specialization in African American or Black psychology.Evidence of potential for scholarly achievement in candidate’s area of specialization.Demonstrated university teaching experience.Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language is required.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSA commitment to broadening the scope of psychology 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 25 tenure-track faculty, over 20 part-time lecturers, 650 undergraduate students and 30 masters students in Psychology and Child Development.California 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.HOW TO APPLYInterested applicants should complete the required online faculty application at

http://jobs.calpoly.edu/

and submit to Job #

542373 .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.Current curriculum vitaStatement of demonstrated commitment to DEI in teaching, scholarship and/or serviceStatement of teaching philosophyWriting sample indicative of area of scholarshipUnofficial transcripts showing highest degree earnedPlease 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: November 14, 2024. Applicants with complete files by the Review Begin Date will be given full consideration.For questions about the position

please contact Dr. Jay Bettergarcia via email at jbetterg@calpoly.edu.

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