Assistant Professor of Counseling Psychology

Overview

The Department of Advanced Studies in Education and Counseling at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) seeks an Assistant Professor of Counseling Psychology. The appointment is Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track. Effective Date:
August 17, 2026 (Fall Semester).

Location:

Long Beach, CA. Salary and appointment details are described below. The position is aligned with CSULB’s mission as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI).

Position: Assistant Professor of Counseling Psychology
Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: Long Beach

• Ph.D. in counseling psychology or clinical psychology from an American Psychological Association (APA)-accredited program. Degree must be awarded by August 1, 2026 or anticipated official notification of completion by that date.
• Demonstrated experience providing counseling and/or mental health services, especially in culturally responsive ways that serve a racially, linguistically and socioeconomically diverse clientele
• Demonstrated potential for, or existing record of, published scholarship and an ongoing program of research in a clinically-relevant domain
• Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population, including low socio-economic and first-generation students

• Current license as a psychologist in the State of California
• Demonstrated expertise in one or more areas such as empirically supported therapeutic models, child therapy, family-focused treatment, couples therapy, psychological assessment, pharmacology, advocacy, telehealth/online services, neuropsychology
• Experience teaching counseling or clinical psychology courses at the graduate level
• Clinical supervision experience
• Experience advising students on research projects and theses
• Ability to obtain external funding for counseling or clinical psychology research projects
• Program coordination experience (e.g., managing practicum placements, course scheduling)
• Commitment to equity in urban education within the College of Education
• Experience working with CSULB-like student demographics
• Experience mentoring or supporting students using inclusive and culturally relevant teaching strategies

• Teach a range of courses in counseling psychology (e.g., counseling techniques, diagnosis and assessment, substance abuse, counseling theories, couples therapy, trauma and grief, career counseling, family systems theories and assessment). Mode of instruction may include in-person, hybrid, online, or other combinations.
• Develop and maintain active research, scholarly, and creative activities related to counseling or clinical psychology
• Provide supervision to students in clinical practice
• Engage in program-related service activities such as program coordination, student advising at the master’s and doctoral levels, and chairing or serving on thesis committees
• Participate in faculty governance at the department, college, university, and community levels

Effective Date: August 17, 2026 (Fall Semester)

Salary Range: The Academic Year Assistant Professor classification salary is $74,652 to $158,688 per year; $6,221 - $13,224 per month. Anticipated hiring range is $80,000 to $95,000 per year; $6,667 - $7,917 per month. Salary offered is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Final date to receive applications: Review of applications to begin October 9, 2025. Position opened until filled (or recruitment canceled).

• A Student Success Statement about your teaching or other experiences, successes, and challenges in working with a diverse student population (maximum two pages, single-spaced).
• Letter of application addressing the required and preferred qualifications
• Names and contact information for three references (to be contacted for confidential letters of recommendation should you reach the finalists stage)
• Evidence of earned license as a psychologist in the State of California, if applicable
• Evidence of successful university teaching experience, if available
• Finalists should be prepared to submit an official transcript (e-transcript preferred, if available)

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CSULB is an equal opportunity employer. All employees who assign and/or oversee work are responsible for ensuring compliant work controls and procedures consistent with Federal, State and local regulations and University policies. CSULB provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin.

Information on benefits is available to CSULB faculty. This advertisement was posted on Sep 09, 2025 (4:00 PM) Pacific Daylight Time and remains open until filled.