Assistant Professor of Teaching in Youth Behavioral Health UCLADepartment of Psychology

Position overview

Position title:Assistant Professor of Teaching

Salary range:The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step  Table 1. The salary range for this position is $84,100-$108,900. "Off-scale salaries", i.e. a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.

Open date: September 22, 2026

Next review date: Wednesday, Nov 4, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Wednesday, Nov 4, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.

The UCLA Department of Psychology invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of Teaching who will contribute to the development and teaching of undergraduate courses in the newly established Youth Behavioral Health undergraduate minor. Additional undergraduate courses may be taught in the area of clinical psychology. We seek applicants who demonstrate excellence in teaching, including experience employing innovative and evidence-based methods in the classroom, engaging in reflective teaching practices, and pursuing ongoing efforts to improve their teaching.

Additional responsibilities include:

(1) coordinating with other instructional staff who contribute to the Youth Behavioral Health Minor (e.g., Teaching Assistants, Lecturers); (2) working with other faculty and community partners to develop and maintain appropriate internship placements; (3) overseeing matching and placements for undergraduate interns; (4) managing program curricula to align with established competency models and credentials; and (5) contributing to academic standards and admission criteria for the Youth Behavioral Health Minor.

In addition, the successful candidate is expected to engage in scholarly/professional activities. These activities could include contributing to research on pedagogy or contributing to research in another area with the support of undergraduate students; developing, evaluating, and disseminating innovative teaching approaches; or maintaining clinical licensure and engaging in activities related to professional clinical practice.

The Assistant Professor of Teaching position is a full-time faculty position with potential security of employment akin to tenure. Those in the Professor of Teaching series are Academic Senate faculty members whose expertise and responsibilities center on undergraduate education and scholarly analysis/improvement of teaching methods. Faculty in the Professor of Teaching series are evaluated on their (1) teaching excellence, (2) professional and/or scholarly achievement and activity, and (3) university and public service.

Potential applicants who have questions about the position can contact Prof. Steve S. Lee, search committee chair, at .

The UCLA Department of Psychology is located within the Division of Life Sciences, part of the College of Letters and Science that serves undergraduate and graduate students. The search is geared toward candidates who share our belief that, as professors at a leading public university, we strive for inclusive excellence in teaching, service, research, and engagement with our academic community. We are eager to welcome an outstanding scholar and mentor who will create opportunities that will deepen and enrich understanding of psychological principles and perspectives for our students, while also contributing to the collaborative and supportive environment that characterizes our department.

We are also interested in applicants who will advance UCLA's mission.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Psychology or a closely…