Assistant Professor of Psychology (Clinical Counseling)

Rank: Assistant Professor

Department: Psychology

Starting Date: Fall 2027

California State University San Marcos expects to hire one (1)
tenure-track assistant professor for Fall 2027 with expertise in
Counseling or Clinical Psychology. The Psychology department at
California State University San Marcos serves over 2000 students,
offering two in-person Bachelor’s degrees (Psychological Science
and Child and Adolescent Development) and two Master’s degrees
(M.A. in Psychological Science and M.S. in Clinical Counseling
Psychology). In Fall 2026, the department launched the Master’s
degree program in Clinical Counseling Psychology, preparing
students to pursue licensure as a professional clinical counselor
(LPCC), to which this new hire will primarily contribute. The
successful candidate will play a meaningful role in the continued
development and long-term leadership of the program, including
shaping its curriculum, supporting clinic development, and building
relationships with community partners. In addition, to support the
program’s year-round operations, it is expected that affiliated
faculty will participate in a rotating schedule of program-related
responsibilities (e.g., summer teaching, evaluation of Master’s
projects).

The department employs a teacher-scholar model (with tenure-line
faculty teaching a 3-3 load), emphasizing psychology as an
empirical science and the development of skills that include
written and oral communication, information literacy, quantitative
and qualitative research methods, and critical analysis of complex
problems. Multicultural perspectives and ethical issues are
integral to the department’s curriculum. The position offers
opportunities to work closely with undergraduate and graduate
students in a department that values high-quality teaching and
collaborative, student-engaged scholarship.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or a

closely related field prior to date of appointment (ABD applicants
accepted; PhD conferral required by hire date). Applicants whose
degree is in a related field should explain how their doctoral
training prepares them to contribute to a psychology-based clinical
counseling program and meet the responsibilities of the
position.

• Applicants must have demonstrated evidence of teaching

excellence at the university level (e.g., student
evaluations/summaries, peer observation summaries), and should
demonstrate preparation to teach graduate courses and evaluate
Master’s projects in the M.S. in Clinical Counseling Psychology
program that support students’ preparation for LPCC licensure.

• Only candidates who demonstrate an active, sustainable research

program with opportunities for student involvement and the ability
to supervise Master’s theses in the M.A. program will be
considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of ability to communicate, work, and serve our student

body.

• Current license or license eligible as an LPCC, psychologist,

or related mental health license in the state of California.

• The area of research focus is open; we particularly welcome

applicants whose research program complements and enhances the
department’s current strengths.

• Preference for the ability to teach needed courses in the

Clinical Counseling Psychology program and within the existing
undergraduate curriculum (e.g., related to abnormal psychology,
child/adolescent development and policy, psychological
assessment).

• Demonstration of intercultural competence and a commitment to

serving our campus community as it relates to teaching, research
and/or service.

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $7,500 - $8,583 per month

CSU Classification Salary Range: $6,221- $13,224 per month

Application Procedure

• Cover letter that addresses the above minimum and

desired/preferred qualifications

• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Evidence of teaching success (Student Evaluations, peer

observation, evidence of ability to communicate with and serve
students of a variety of abilities and backgrounds, etc.)

• Statement of research interests
• Evidence of research productivity (up to three representative

publications)

• Contact information for three professional references
• Evidence of licensure or license eligibility, as

applicable

A review of applications will begin on November 2, 2026; however,
the position will be open until filled.

CSUSM is currently not sponsoring applicants for H-1B employment
that are subject to the $100,000 fee established by the
“Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain
Nonimmigrant Workers” issued on September 19, 2025. Applicants are
responsible for determining the applicability of the fee.

CSUSM has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI)
and was recently named one of the top 32 Colleges most friendly to
junior faculty by the Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher
Education. Visit Faculty Opportunities for
more information.

California State University San Marcos is an Equal Opportunity
Employer strongly committed to promoting diversity in all areas of
the campus community. We consider qualified applicants for
employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability,
gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender
expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or
ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation and
veteran or military status.

Per the California State University’s Out-of-State Employment
Policy , the CSU is
prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related work
outside California. Working in the State of California is a
condition of employment.

The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter
under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is
required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as
a condition of employment.

This position is subject to employment verification, education
verification, reference checks and criminal record checks. An offer
of appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a
background check, including a criminal records check, and may be
rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information
and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or
falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the
background check may affect the continued employment of a current
CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required
to disclose whether they have received a final administrative
decision or final judicial decision determining that they have
committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a
determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for
the position, and before an offer of employment is extended.
Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process
must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of
information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to
the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of
misconduct.

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus
Crime Statistics Act or Clery Act Notification can be found at
Clery Act Notification
.

Advertised: September 30, 2026 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight
Time

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