Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology or related field such as psychiatry (with a research agenda emphasizing biological bases of psychopathology)

California State University•Fullerton, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Psychology at California State University, Fullerton, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Psychology with an appointment to begin Fall 2027. In particular, we seek to hire a clinical psychologist with a research agenda emphasizing biological bases of psychopathology. The ideal candidate for this position is a committed teacher-scholar who brings empirical research to life for students in classrooms, labs, and individually mentored projects. They teach broadly in the curricula of the department, with their teaching focused on clinical psychology classes. They mentor and advise students, publish empirical research on the biological bases of psychopathology, and serve on department, college, and university committees. The ideal candidate is committed to mentoring both undergraduate and graduate students from diverse backgrounds and to involving students in an active research program. They are also committed to participation in the life and development of the department-including regularly serving on committees- and participation in the broader university and disciplinary communities. The Department of Psychology and CSUF have a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of inclusive excellence. Individuals advancing the University’s strategic goals and those from groups whose underrepresentation in the American professoriate has been severe and longstanding are strongly encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology or doctorate in a related field such as psychiatry.
ABDs may apply but are expected to complete their degree by the appointment date.
Program of clinically relevant research, with an emphasis on biological foundations of psychopathology.
Demonstrated experience in and commitment to publishing empirical research in high-quality, peer-reviewed outlets.
Demonstrated potential in obtaining external funding as a principal investigator.
Demonstrated interest in teaching core courses in the Master of Science in Clinical Psychology curriculum and clinically relevant undergraduate classes such as Psychological Disorders, Psychopharmacology, and Survey of Clinical Psychology.
Demonstrated experience in and commitment to excellence in teaching and mentorship.
Demonstrated experience in and commitment to fostering an equitable and inclusive environment through activities in research, teaching, mentorship, and/or service.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing a strong research program that involves both undergraduate and graduate students.
Has served as the principal investigator in an external grant.
Licensed or license-eligible as a Psychologist in California.

Responsibilities

Teach broadly in the curricula of the department, with their teaching focused on clinical psychology classes.
Mentor and advise students.
Publish empirical research on the biological bases of psychopathology.
Serve on department, college, and university committees.
Mentor both undergraduate and graduate students from diverse backgrounds.
Involve students in an active research program.
Participate in the life and development of the department, including regularly serving on committees.
Participate in the broader university and disciplinary communities.