Assistant or Associate Professor

Palo Alto University • Palo Alto, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Psychology Department at Palo Alto University (PAU) is seeking two tenure-track faculty members at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, starting Fall 2027. The department's mission aligns with PAU's vision of improving well-being and contributing to just and inclusive communities through the understanding of human behavior. The department offers APA-accredited doctoral programs in Clinical Psychology and a joint PsyD program with Stanford University, as well as a master's program in Psychology. Faculty are expected to contribute to classroom instruction, clinical practice, and research, preparing students to address emerging issues in mental health. The department has seven areas of emphasis: LGBTQ+, Pediatric Behavioral Health, Diversity and Community Mental Health (DCMH), Forensic, Neuropsychology, and Trauma. PAU operates an in-house community clinic, The Clinics @ PAU, and places advanced students in various clinical training sites. The university seeks faculty who will help build on existing areas of emphasis, faculty expertise, and research mentorship offerings, with a focus on culturally responsive mental health and mental health technology.

Requirements

• An earned doctorate in Psychology or other closely related discipline, from an accredited institution (or foreign equivalent) is required; however, applicants nearing completion of the doctorate may be considered. For an appointment, the doctorate must be completed by the date of appointment.
• Demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Creativity.
• Strong commitment to teaching in a learner-centered environment.
• Compelling evidence of successful undergraduate and/or graduate teaching.
• Demonstrated evidence of scholarly productivity (i.e., publications, presentations, and/or grant funding).
• The ability to work well in a small, collegial environment.

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in research methods and statistics.
• Expertise in assessment (personality, intellectual, psychometric theory).

Responsibilities

• Teach core and specialized courses in the Psychology Department.
• Demonstrate scholarly productivity, as reflected in publications, professional presentations, and/or research grants.
• Contribute to the department’s mission of providing outstanding teaching, research, and service.
• Engage with the department’s and university’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Student advising.
• Admissions.
• Curriculum assessment/development.
• General departmental and university service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree