Assistant Professor in Psychology​/School Psychology

• Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track 1

Northern California

Appointment Type

Bargaining Unit

Job Search Category/Discipline

• Faculty - Behavioral Sciences 1

• Full Time 1

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Apply now Job no: 552222
Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: Chico
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Behavioral Sciences, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time

Chico State is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates who reflect the intersectional identities of our student body. The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and the elimination of equity gaps, have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, and will contribute to policies, programs, and practices that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment.

Black, Indigenous, People of Color, veterans, and those with bilingual and/or diverse abilities are encouraged to apply.

The Position: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor

Position Starts: Fall 2026

College: Behavioral and Social Sciences

Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience. (Anticipated hiring range: $74,652 - $89,772 per year).

Initial Review Date: 11/10/2025; complete applications received after that date may be considered.

Minimum Qualifications:

The minimum education requirement for appointment to this position is a doctorate degree in psychology, education or a related field. In addition, if the doctorate is not in school psychology, an Education Specialist or equivalent degree from a NASP accredited/ approved School Psychology program is required. Candidates nearing completion of the doctorate degree may be considered; however, all requirements for conferral of the degree must be met no later than the start date of the position.

Requirements also include

• CA credentialing/licensing, or intention to obtain it, as a School Psychologist, Psychologist, or Licensed Educational Psychologist;
  Candidate must have achieved credentialing/licensure by the end of the third year to continue employment.
• Experience in undergraduate and/or graduate instruction.
• A record of research and/or scholarly activities.

Responsibilities:

This tenure-track position carries responsibilities in the areas of teaching (primarily graduate courses and a potential for courses in the undergraduate program as the need arises; supervising graduate practicum students and interns), scholarship (develop a successful program of research or scholarly activity; seek external funding), and service (supporting the administrative and advising needs of the School Psychology program). This position will join a team of faculty and staff that coordinates the School Psychology program, with opportunities for developing program leadership.

Consistent with Chico State’s commitment to equal opportunity and excellence in education, faculty are expected to use effective, student-centered practices that support the learning and success of all students. Teaching assignments are based upon qualifications of the individual and the needs of the department.

How to Apply:

Applicants must provide a current cover letter (including how you have addressed, or plan to address, teaching to diverse student groups), a CV, and contact…