Assistant Professor - Clinical Counseling (Undergraduate Psychology)

Position Information Position Title Assistant Professor - Clinical Counseling (Undergraduate Psychology) Position Category Faculty FLSA Exempt Position Status Tenure-Track FTE .75 (9-mth. full-time) Location Thousand Oaks University Background Cal Lutheran is a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and McNair Institution, and we are looking for candidates with a demonstrated commitment to and success working in diverse, multi- cultural and multi-racial communities. Cal Lutheran encourages applicants from all faiths or none, and advocates for justice and fairness for all people. We are an accredited, private, comprehensive university that engages students in critical inquiry and dedicated to educating leaders for a global society. The Thousand Oaks campus is located midway between Santa Barbara and Los Angeles and is home to nearly 2,300 undergraduate and 1,100 graduate students who come from 67 countries and represent a variety of faiths. 56% of Cal Lutheran students are from underrepresented groups, and 38% of first year and new transfers are first generation students. Cal Lutheran Faculty are 37% people of color. The mission of the University is to educate leaders for a global society who are strong in character and judgment, confident in identity and vocation, and committed to service and justice. Basic Function California Lutheran University invites applicants for a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of Psychology for our undergraduate program beginning in the fall of 2026. As a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), California Lutheran University seeks candidates with a demonstrated commitment to and success working in diverse, multi-cultural, and multi-racial communities. Cal Lutheran encourages applicants from all faiths and advocates for justice and fairness for all people. Cal Lutheran is an accredited, private, comprehensive university that engages students in critical inquiry and is dedicated to educating leaders for a global society.

Under the direction of the Dean and Department Chair, the Assistant Professor is responsible for providing academic instruction to students for the assigned undergraduate courses. The Assistant Professor is to serve as an academic advisor to students; contribute to department and university activities; serve on faculty or university committees; engage in scholarly activities, and / or creative endeavors.

Applicants must hold a . (or in Clinical or Counseling Psychology or an ABD with a set date for when the degree will be earned. Candidates must have research expertise in Clinical or Counseling Psychology. Faculty are expected to maintain an active research program that engages undergraduate students. Additionally, the successful candidate for this position must demonstrate outstanding commitment to working with a diverse undergraduate student population, using innovative and culturally inclusive approaches to teaching, undergraduate research mentoring, and advising.

This position exclusively serves the undergraduate program, which is separate from the graduate program. Primary responsibilities for this position include teaching the following undergraduate courses (3 per semester) : Abnormal Psychology, Specialized Psychopathology courses, Psychological Assessments, Theories of Personality, Counseling-Related Capstones, and preferably also introductory courses in our department’s robust Statistics and Research Methods course-sequence.

Additional duties include advising students, mentoring undergraduate research students, participating in department activities and ongoing program development within the undergraduate program, serving on faculty committees, and establishing collaborative relationships within the University and the broader r information about our undergraduate psychology program can be obtained via our department webpage : Representative Duties

• Primary responsibilities for this position include teaching the following undergraduate courses (24 / year) : Abnormal Psychology, Specialized Psychopathology courses, Psychological Assessments, Theories of Personality, Counseling-Related Capstones, and preferably also introductory courses in our department’s robust Statistics and Research Methods course-sequence. E
• Create creative assignments and activities in one-on-one and classroom instructional settings to foster hands-on, active learning in students that will develop their expertise in the subject matter. E
• Create assignments and activities in one-on-one, classroom, and distance mediated instructional settings for development of cognitive abilities, communication skills, and higher order thinking skills among students. E
• Observe and evaluate student performance in meeting course objectives and student learning outcomes through assignments, projects, discussions, and examinations; provide feedback in a timely manner to student inquiries in class, online, or during established consultation office hours. E
• Teach and hold office hours in person on campus, at least 4 days per week. E
• Maintain an active research program that involves undergraduate research assistants and collaborators. E
• Observe and evaluate student performance in meeting course objectives and student learning outcomes through assignments, projects, discussions, and examinations; provide feedback promptly to student inquiries in class, online, or during established consultation office hours. E
• Maintain current, accurate records of course enrollment, attendance, student academic progress, course curriculum; prepare and submit grades, data, and reports related to course and student progress in a timely manner. E
• Provide a course syllabus to students in each class within the first week of the class, as outlined in the faculty handbook. E
• Adhere to the responsibilities related to teaching, advising and service, as outlined in the faculty handbook. E
• Attend and participate on committees and in department, division, campus, and University meetings. E
• Evening and weekend hours may be required. E
• Performs related duties as assigned.

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Preferred Qualifications We seek candidates who can teach courses in Abnormal Psychology, Specialized Psychopathology, Psychological Assessments, Theories of Personality, and Clinical and Counseling Capstones. Additionally, we prefer candidates who can teach introductory courses in our comprehensive Statistics and Research Methods sequence. A record of evidence for having successfully mastered statistics, advanced statistics, and research methods. Either proven or presumptive potential for satisfactorily fulfilling a faculty member’s duties and responsibilities and making significant contributions to the University community. Licenses and other requirements This position does not supervise graduate students. Therefore, clinical licensure is not required. Physical Abilities Detect to understand appropriate written correspondence; communicate clearly to exchange information in person and on the telephone; operate a computer and other office productivity machinery; stationary position for extended periods of time; move or transport light objects; position self to store and / or retrieve files. Working Environment Indoor classroom environment; seated for extended periods of time; subject to visiting a variety of classroom sites on campus. Hiring Range $72,000-$80,000