Assistant Professor, Psychology (PsyD)

University of La Verne • La Verne, CA

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About The Position

The University of La Verne’s PsyD program in Clinical Psychology invites applications for one full-time, ten-month, Assistant Professor tenure-track position to begin with the 2026-2027 academic year. The position is as a core faculty member in our APA -accredited PsyD program in Clinical Psychology. Specific duties include: Teaching 5 courses per year; Serving as dissertation chair and committee member; Conducting and publishing research; Providing advisement and mentoring; Service on committees in the college and university. Review of applications will begin January 15, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a cover letter of interest describing their teaching philosophy and research agenda, curriculum vita, representative publications, evidence of teaching experience, and a list of three professional references. Selected candidate is expected to obtain licensure in California by tenure.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology
• Completion of, or presently in process of completing an APA -accredited doctoral program and APA -accredited internship
• Demonstrated teaching experience

Nice To Haves

• Training or expertise in at least one of the following areas: assessment, biological bases of behavior, consultation, evidence-based practice, human development/lifespan
• Completed, or presently in the process of completing, post-doctoral hours towards licensure
• Applicants who have obtained licensure as a Psychologist
• Applicants with graduate teaching experience

Responsibilities

• Teaching 5 courses per year
• Serving as dissertation chair and committee member
• Conducting and publishing research
• Providing advisement and mentoring
• Service on committees in the college and university

What This Job Offers

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