2026-27 Lecturer Pool Department of Psychology (Counseling Psychology

Position: 2026-27 Lecturer Pool for the Department of Psychology (Counseling Psychology MS Program)

Type
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Temporary, Part-time Academic Year
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Available
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Fall 2026 / Spring 2027

Location
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Department of Psychology

College of Social Sciences and Education

California State University, Bakersfield

9001 Stockdale Highway

Bakersfield, CA

Contact
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Erika Harper, Program Director (eharper5)

Final date to receive applications: Positions open until filled. Applications considered as needed, on a continuous basis throughout the academic year. A new application must be submitted each year.

University Background
: CSU Bakersfield, founded in 1970, is a regional, comprehensive university serving the southern San Joaquin Valley of California. CSU Bakersfield’s service area covers nearly 25,000 square miles and is home to a socially and ethnically diverse population. CSU Bakersfield is the only four-year degree granting institution within a 100-mile radius. Due to this, CSU Bakersfield has a vital role in educational obtainment, economic development, and quality of life within the region.

The campus serves approximately 9,400 undergraduate students and 1,350 graduate, credential, and post-baccalaureate students. CSU Bakersfield is a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI).

The accolades recently received by CSU Bakersfield include: #18 in Top Public Schools in the West and #21 in Top Performers on Social Mobility (U.S. News & World Report, 2026), 4.5 out of 5 stars and named one of America's Best Colleges (Money, 2026), #8 in Master's Universities, #17 in Best Bang for the Buck:
West, and #44 in Best Colleges for Your Tuition (and Tax) Dollars (Washington Monthly, 2025), #4 in California Mobility Index (College Futures Foundation, 2025), #23 in Social Mobility Index (CollegeNET, 2025), #9 in Economic Mobility Index (Third Way, 2024), and in the Top 50 Most Affordable Colleges and Universities in the US (University HQ, 2025).

College Information: The College of Social Sciences and Education, the largest college at CSUB, has an enrollment of more than 4,000 students composed of ten departments:
Advanced Educational Studies, Human Development, Child, Adolescent, and Family Studies, Criminal Justice, Ethnic Studies, Kinesiology, Political Science, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, and Teacher Education. For additional information about the College’s programs, visit its webpage at: http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Department Information
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The Department of Psychology at California State University, Bakersfield offers undergraduate and graduate education that prepares students for careers and advanced study in psychology and behavioral health. The M.S. in Counseling Psychology is a three-year professional training program designed to prepare students for licensure as Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs) and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors (LPCCs). A distinguishing feature of the program is the University Counselor Training Clinic (UCTC), which provides high-quality counseling services to the community while serving as an integrated clinical training environment for graduate students.

As a Hispanic-Serving Institution, CSUB is committed to excellence in teaching, culturally responsive clinical practice, community engagement, and the preparation of ethical, competent mental health professionals.

Position

Description:

The Department of Psychology at California State University Bakersfield accepts applications on an ongoing basis for our pool of part-time lecturers.

Applicant pools are used to fill short-term temporary Lecturer positions across our campus with the possibility of rehiring. Appointments may last from one day to a whole semester. This applicant pool may be used to fill vacant positions on an as-needed basis throughout the academic year.
Applications in this pool will only be good for the current academic year. This pool will be closed effective May 31, 2027. If you wish to be considered for the next academic year, you will need to apply to the new pool as it becomes available by June 15, 2027.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's or doctoral degree in Counseling, Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, or a closely related behavioral health discipline.
• Current California licensure in good standing as one of the following:
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
  • Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
  • Licensed Psychologist
• Meets all current California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) qualifications to supervise trainees and associates, including required supervision training and continuing education.
• Minimum of two years of post-licensure clinical experience providing psychotherapy and behavioral health services.
• Demonstrated knowledge of California BBS laws and regulations, legal and ethical standards, and supervision best practices.
• Experience providing culturally responsive mental health services to diverse…