Tenure Track Faculty - Department of Psychology

Vacancy Announcement

Faculty Tenure-Track Position Starting Fall 2027

Department of Psychology

Cal Poly Humboldt is a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) that strives to foster an equitable and inclusive community that supports our students of diverse backgrounds. Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to achieving the goals of equal opportunity and endeavors to employ faculty of the highest quality committed promoting excellence for all students.

Cal Poly Humboldt and the Department of Psychology invite applicants for a full-time, academic year, tenure-track faculty position in any field of psychology (e.g., Behavioral, Clinical, Cognitive, Developmental, Neuroscience, Quantitative, Social).

The Cal Poly Humboldt Psychology department is dedicated to providing undergraduate and graduate students with the skills to scientifically and critically evaluate psychological processes. Our courses address the impact of culture and context on human functioning, fostering an appreciation for differences through research and applied experiences. We value and respect diversity as a strength and in this regard, seek to attract and retain the best possible students, staff, and faculty.

We prepare our students to apply their knowledge and skills from psychology to create a socially just and an equitable society.

The Department of Psychology offers a B.A. degree, a minor program, course options for general education requirements and electives, service courses for other majors, and three graduate options leading to the M.A. degree in School Psychology, Counseling Psychology (MFT), and Academic Research in Psychology. Faculty with specializations in each area contribute to all programs and options in the department.

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Candidates should be committed to teaching excellence and to building a strong research record. Instructional assignments may include: undergraduate and graduate courses (e.g. Introduction to Psychology, Introductory and Advanced Psychological Statistics, Introductory and Advanced Research Methods in Psychology, Psychology of Critical Thinking, etc.). Candidates may have the opportunity to teach other courses in their area of specialization. Instructional assignments will be consistent with the programmatic needs of the department and students.

The primary professional responsibilities of instructional faculty members are: teaching, research, scholarship, creative activity, and service to the University, profession and to the community. These responsibilities include: advising students, participation in campus and system-wide communities, maintaining office hours, working collaboratively and productively with colleagues, and participation in traditional academic functions. Probationary faculty are typically provided ongoing mentorship to be a successful member of the faculty.

During the first two years of the probationary period, teaching responsibilities will be reduced by approximately one course each semester. The reduced teaching load supports the establishment of research, scholarship and/or creative activities required for retention, tenure, and promotion.

Cal Poly Humboldt also continues to build unique and innovative learning opportunities for students, bridging multiple disciplines across the spectrum. Cal Poly Humboldt is a leader in learning communities that build relationships between students, faculty, staff, administrators, and the community. These communities incorporate environmental and social responsibility.

We seek to fill this position at the Assistant Professor rank; however, rank and salary are dependent on the appointee’s qualifications and experience. The Assistant Professor Classification annual salary range for this position is $74,652 - $158,688; the anticipated starting annual salary is $80,000 - $84,000.

Cal Poly Humboldt provides an excellent benefits package for faculty. Information about benefits plans can be found at: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-

An earned PhD, PsyD or equivalent in Psychology or a closely related field from an accredited college or university is required at the time of appointment. If ABD, degree requirements must be completed by date of appointment. Candidates specializing in Clinical/Counseling, or School Psychology must hold or be eligible for appropriate…