Psychology, Assistant Professor

Job Details•Pomona, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Psychology, with a specialization in Child, Family, or Couples Therapy. Cal Poly Pomona is a polytechnic university known for its integrative, experiential learning education that values diverse perspectives. The university offers a wide range of degree programs and is recognized for its learn-by-doing approach and Teacher Scholar Model. Located near Los Angeles, the campus is situated on a historic 1,400-acre site. The university is a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, committed to social mobility and inclusivity, as evidenced by initiatives like the Black Thriving Initiative. The student population is diverse, with a significant number of first-generation, low-income, and underrepresented minority students. The College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences (CLASS) emphasizes hands-on experience and intellectual development. The Department of Psychology has 18 tenured/tenure-track faculty and approximately 1100 students, offering BA and MS degrees. The department's student population is more diverse than the general campus population. The position primarily requires on-campus work, with some flexibility for remote days to support work-life balance. The environment is described as collegial, supportive, and focused on faculty development, with regular collaboration among faculty.

Requirements

A completed initial application submitted in full by the due date.
PhD in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, School Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy or a closely related field by time of appointment.
CA licensed or license-eligible as a psychologist, MFT, or LPCC.
Graduate level coursework or research qualifying to teach undergraduate courses related to clinical/counseling psychology (e.g., abnormal psychology, theories of counseling, basic counseling skills), graduate-level courses in treatment of children/families/couples, and courses on research methods in psychology.
One class teaching as instructor of record at the undergraduate or graduate level OR as a teaching assistant with an instructional role.
Program of research relevant to either clinical/counseling psychology or to pedagogy (the teaching of psychology) more broadly.
English language proficiency.

Nice To Haves

Additional and successful experience teaching as instructor of record at the undergraduate or graduate level or teaching assistant with an instructional role.
An active program of research with student involvement.
Successful experience working as part of a team.
Knowledge of curriculum design and teaching methods and skilled in selecting and using those methods appropriately.
Emotional intelligence, guiding their own behavior with an understanding of others’ opinions and perspectives.
Completes their work with a sense of duty, employing time management skills.
Actively monitors their own and others’ performance to look for avenues for improvement.
Oriented toward helping others.
Knowledge of social justice issues.
Understanding of the legal and ethical context of teaching in higher education broadly, but also in the discipline of Psychology.
Knowledge of qualitative and/or quantitative data analysis procedures.
Demonstrates an ability to use oral and written communication effectively to ensure others’ understanding.

Responsibilities

Prepare and teach classes that serve the needs of the department, creating a welcoming, engaging, and constructive experience for students.
Advise students on career-related and academic topics.
Supervise student research activities and support their academic pursuits.
Establish a line of research through publication and presentation of work.
Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum, administrative, and human resource-related tasks at the department, college, and university levels.
Continue professional development by learning about teaching, technology, and staying abreast of developments in their field.
Teach courses on a variety of topics including abnormal psychology, theories of counseling, basic counseling skills, treatment of children/families/couples, and research methods in psychology.
Teach in the clinical MS program, preparing students for licensure as Marriage and Family Therapists (MFTs).