Assistant Professor, Psychology (with a focus on Personality Psychology and individual differences, including Psychological Disorders)

CSU Careers•Fullerton, CA

2d•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 a focus on Personality Psychology and individual differences, including Psychological Disorders. The appointment begins Fall 2027. Research areas of interest are open, with a preference for approaches involving Large Language Models (LLMs), computational methods, behavioral genetics, or biological methodologies. Applicants may conduct research in a wide range of subfields within personality psychology, including traits, motives, biological perspectives (neuroscience, evolutionary, behavioral genetics), development and health, affective and cognitive science, and narrative approaches to personality. CSUF faculty are committed teacher-scholars who bring research and creative discovery to life for students in classrooms, labs, and individually mentored projects. They teach broadly in the curricula of their departments, advise students, and serve on departmental and university-wide committees. Candidates are expected to teach courses in psychology, including Personality Psychology and other courses within their area of expertise. They must also demonstrate willingness to mentor and support undergraduate and graduate students from diverse backgrounds. This position emphasizes research, teaching, and mentoring. The successful candidate will contribute to the department's development, advise and mentor students, serve on committees, and participate in the broader university and disciplinary communities. The Psychology Department and CSUF have a strong institutional commitment to excellence and diversity among faculty. Individuals advancing the University’s strategic diversity goals and those from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Psychology, Neuroscience, or related field. ABDs may apply but must show evidence that the degree will be completed by the appointment date.
Research focus on Personality Psychology and individual differences, including Psychological Disorders.
Demonstrated experience and commitment to excellence in teaching and mentorship.
Demonstrated ability to conduct scholarship that leads to publications and/or external funding.
Demonstrated commitment to fostering an equitable and inclusive environment through activities in research, teaching, and mentorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing a strong research program that involves undergraduate and graduate students.
Experience using approaches involving Large Language Models (LLMs), computational methods, behavioral genetics, or biological methodologies.

Responsibilities

Teach courses in psychology, including Personality Psychology and other courses within their area of expertise.
Mentor and support undergraduate and graduate students from diverse backgrounds.
Conduct scholarship that leads to publications and/or external funding.
Contribute to and participate in the life and development of the department.
Advise and mentor students.
Serve on departmental and university-wide committees.
Participate in the broader university and disciplinary communities.
Foster an equitable and inclusive environment through activities in research, teaching, and mentorship.