Assistant Professor in Psychology​/School Psychology

Assistant Professor in Psychology / School Psychology

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Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track

Location: Chico

Categories: Unit 3 - CFA
- California Faculty Association, Faculty
- Behavioral Sciences, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment: California State University (CSU), Chico is a comprehensive and residential public university, holding Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation. Chico State operates as part of the 22-campus CSU system, which educates the most ethnically, economically, and academically diverse student body in the nation. The University enrolls over 14,000 students, with over half identifying as first‑generation college students.

Chico State is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates. 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.

The Position: Tenure‑Track Assistant Professor

Position Starts: Fall 2027

College: Behavioral and Social Sciences

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

Initial Review Date: 08/31/2026; complete applications received after that date may be considered.

Minimum Qualifications:

• The minimum education requirement for appointment to this position is a completed 3‑year Master’s or a completed Education Specialist (Ed.S.) degree in School Psychology, or a doctorate degree in psychology, education, or a related field. Candidates nearing completion of the doctorate degree may be considered; however, all requirements for conferral of the doctorate degree must be met no later than the start date of the position.
• For applicants with a Masters or Ed.S. degree:
  Current CA credentialing/licensing as a School Psychologist, Psychologist, or Licensed Educational Psychologist;
  Three years of professional work experience as a School Psychologist in pre‑K‑12 schools;
  Experience in delivering undergraduate/graduate instruction or professional development; A record and/or plan for research and/or scholarly activities.
• For applicants with a doctorate: CA credentialing/licensing, or intention to obtain it, as a School Psychologist, Psychologist, or Licensed Educational Psychologist (credentialing/licensure must be achieved by the end of the third year to continue employment);
  Experience in delivering undergraduate/graduate instruction or professional development; A record and/or plan for research and/or scholarly activities.

Responsibilities: The primary responsibility of this tenure‑track position is to train and supervise school psychology graduate students. This position also carries responsibilities in the areas of 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.

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 information of three professional references. All applicants must apply online; applications submitted via email or in person will not be considered.

Benefits Information: This position qualifies for benefits, including tuition fee waiver (if eligible). California State University, Chico offers a number of benefits to its employees (e.g., sick leave, vacation, health insurance). For more information, visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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