Job Description

Tenure Track Faculty Position
Assistant Professor of Clinical/Counseling Psychology
Department of Psychology
College of Letters Arts and Social Sciences
Salary Range: $88952 - $92952

California State Polytechnic University Pomona invites applications for a tenure track faculty position in the Department of Psychology withparticular expertisein ChildFamily or CouplesTherapy . Cal Poly Pomona is one of three polytechnic universities in the 22-campus California State University system and among 12 such institutions nationwide. Since its founding in 1938 Cal Poly Pomona students participate in an integrative experiential learning education that is inclusive relevant and values diverse perspectives and experiences. With a variety of degree programs in the arts humanities sciences engineering and professional disciplines the university is well known for its learn- by-doing approach and Teacher Scholar Model.

The university is noted for its scenic and historic 1400-acre campus which was once the winter ranch of cereal magnate W.K. Kellogg. We acknowledge that Cal Poly Pomona resides on the territorial and homelands of the Tongva and Tataavium people who are the traditional land caretakers of Tovaangar. The universitys nearly 30000 students are taught and mentored by the campuss more than 1400 faculty as part of 54 baccalaureate and 29 masters degree programs 11 credential and certificate programs and a doctorate in educational leadership.

Highly regarded among its peer institutions Cal Poly Pomona is No. 2 in the U.S. News and World Report rankings of top public regional universities in the west and was named the No. 28 best value college in the nation by Money Magazine. Cal Poly Pomona a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution stands as a national leader in promoting social mobility and was placed among the 25 top institutions in the country in awarding bachelors degrees to minoritized students by Diverse Issues in Higher Education . In 2022 the campus launched the Black Thriving Initiative recognizing that Cal Poly Pomonas future as a university is linked to the success of its Black information about our Principles of Community can be found here.

The Cal Poly Pomona campus is located less than 30 miles east of downtown Los Angeles at the intersection of Los Angeles Orange Riverside and San Bernardino counties. It is within an hours drive of beaches mountains and deserts. For additional information about the university please visit and for more about faculty life please see

Student Population. Cal Poly Pomona is the number one polytechnic university in the nation for student diversity and economic mobility. Our caring and inclusive campus community is committed to helping anyone who dreams of success achieve Fall 2024 Cal Poly Pomona served more than 25000 students and close to 2000 graduate students mostly residents of California. Over half of Cal Poly Pomona students are first-generation college students 70% receive financial aid and 42% are low-income students. The university enrolls 57% percent of historically underrepresented students. Our diverse student body identifies as 54% Hispanic/Latinx 21% Asian 13% White 4% two or more races 3% unknown 2% African American/Black 2% International less than 1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and less than 1% Native American. Forty-five percent of students enroll in our STEM majors and our top five enrolled programs across the university include mechanical engineering computer science civil engineering psychology as well as finance real estate and law.

College of Letters Arts and Social Sciences: Cal Poly Pomonas College of Letters Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS) brings to life a vibrant hands-on experience through disciplines in the humanities performing arts and social sciences. As the heart and soul of the campus the Colleges mission is to cultivate ones intellectual development ethical reasoning and aesthetic sensibility to support creative and critical thinking in a dynamic world of competing challenges. We are a community diverse in backgrounds expertise and thought committed to improving the human condition and to bettering the world. Our faculty students and staff are devoted to creating an inclusive environment where all can thrive through the Colleges programs research activities creative performances community outreach and signature experiences. Learn more about the College of Letters Arts and Social Sciences and our 12 distinct departments at .

Department of Psychology: TheDepartment of Psychology consists of18tenured/tenure track faculty are taught by part-time lecturer faculty as department offers both a minor and a BA in Psychology as well as an MS in Psychology intended to prepare students forlicensureas Marriage and Family Therapists. The Psychology Department includes a diverse and inclusive group of faculty and students. Ingeneralthepsychologystudentpopulationismore diverse than the general campus population with 65% underrepresented minority students compared to 50% forCPP overall. The position primarily requires work to be completed physically on campus. Most faculty members fulfill their responsibilities in person with some flexibility for remote days to support a healthy work-life faculty members meet regularly and work collaboratively (they often attend the same conferences work together to improve curriculum share resources with one another collaborate on research etc.).The environment is collegial supportive and focused on faculty development.

Position description : The new facultymemberwill prepare and teach classes that serve the needs of the department and create a welcoming engaging and constructive experience for students. They will advise students on career-related and academic topics. They will supervise student research activities and support their academic pursuits. They will be productive byestablishinga line of research through publication and presentation of their work. They will serve the institution by collaborating with colleagues on curriculum administrative and human resource-related tasks at the department college and universitylevels. The new facultymemberwill continue to develop themselves by learning aboutteaching technology and by keeping abreast of developments in their facultymemberwill teach courses on a variety of topics (e.g. abnormal psychology theories of counseling basic counseling skills treatment of children/families/couples and research methods in psychology) and will be expected to teach in our clinical MS program which prepares students forlicensureas Marriage and Family Therapists (MFTs). This position/title is covered by the California Faculty Association Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Minimum requirements include :

• A completedinitialapplicationsubmittedin full by the due date.
• PhD in Clinical Psychology Counseling PsychologySchool PsychologyMarriage and Family Therapy or a closely related field by time of appointment. If you have a degree in a related field not listed please provide as part of your application packet a 1-page statement explaining how it is closely related.
• CA licensed orlicense-eligibleas a psychologistMFT or LPCC
• Graduate level coursework or research qualifying you to teach undergraduatecourses related to clinical/counseling psychology(e.g. abnormal psychology theories of counseling basic counseling skills) graduate-level courses intreatment of children/families/couples andcourses onresearch methods in psychology.
• One class teaching as instructor of record at the undergraduateor graduatelevel OR as a teaching assistant with an instructional role.
• Programof research relevant to either clinical/counseling psychology or to pedagogy (the teaching of psychology) more broadly. English languageproficiency.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

Additional Experience

• Additionaland successful (asevidencedby evaluations etc.) experience teaching as instructor of record at the undergraduateor graduatelevel or teaching assistant with an instructional role.
• An active program of research with student involvement.
• Successful experience working as part of a team.

The ideal candidate:

• Hasknowledge of curriculum design and teaching methods and is skilled in selecting and using those methods appropriately.
• Isemotionally intelligent guiding their own behavior with an understanding of others opinions and perspectives.
• Completes their work with a sense of duty employing time management skills.
• Activelymonitorstheir own and others performance to look for avenues for improvement.
• Is oriented toward helpingothers.
• Hasknowledge of social justice issues.
• Understands the legal and ethical context of teaching in higher education broadly butalso in the discipline of Psychology.
• Has knowledge of qualitative and/or quantitative data analysis procedures.
• Demonstrates an ability to use oral and written communication effectively to ensure others understanding

Application Process: A completed application will consist of

1. Cover letterbriefly outlining how you meet the minimum and preferred include a paragraph specifically outlining research you plan to pursue in the future and how you will involve students.
2. ATeachingPhilosophyStatement(2-page/ 1000-wordmax) that addresses Cal Poly Pomonas commitment to excellence in education (see EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT below in the Disclosures section).
3. Acurriculum vitaecomprisedof at least those elements specified in the job description and including the names titles emails and telephone numbers of at least five individuals who can speak to the candidates potential for success in this position. It should also outline the courses taught including role in instruction ( instructor of record etc.) and modality of course (-to-face hybrid synchronous online asynchronous online etc.). Please include any campus or community service experience.
4. Transcripts showing highest degree earned(an official transcript will berequired offinalists).
5. For applicants in a related field to psychology transcripts showing graduate level psychology classes(an official transcript will berequired offinalists). (If these classes are also listed on the transcript for your degree it is not necessary.)
6. Threeletters of recommendationdated within the last two years (applicants should upload these directly to Page Up under Supporting Documents).
7. Evidence of teaching effectiveness in the form of student and/or supervisorevaluationof at least one class.
8. Examplesyllabusas it was received by students.

Semi-finalists will be asked toparticipatein the following:

• Phone Interview

Finalists will be asked to provide orparticipatein the following:

• In-person Interview
• Teaching Demonstration
• ASample ofWriting OR Research Presentation in your area of must be the sole or first author. It does not need to have been published but shouldrepresentyour point of view in your area of work. It should also include some data analysis.
• Team Activity
• Exit Interview
• Structured Reference Checks

Prospective applicants are also invited to attend an optional virtual open house on Thursday August 27th from 12 - 1 PM (PST) to learn more about the Department of Psychology and the position. Consideration of completed applications will begin on October 12 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. For Zoom access or for generalinquiriesplease email the search chair at .

Applications accepted only via PageUponline application portalfor University hires.

Disclosures

Education Code 89521 Requirements:

Background Check:

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be satisfactorily completed. Offers of employment are conditional 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.

Out of State Employment:

In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU related work outside of California. It is also expected that faculty establish an on-campus presence to fulfill their responsibilities.

Mandated Reporter:

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.

International Candidates:

On September 19 2025 a $100000 Fee for H-1B employment petitions was established by the Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers. Due to a pending lawsuit and interim federal court decision the Fee is currently unenforceable and cannot be charged. As a result for tenure-track faculty positions Cal Poly Pomona is currently able to consider sponsoring applicants for H-1B employment. However a future court decision or governmental action could at any time change and reverse the Fees status. For that reason whether Cal Poly Pomona is able and willing to serve as a sponsor will depend on the actual status of the Fee at the time an eligible candidate is selected. As previously noted Cal Poly Pomona will not sponsor applicants for H-1B employment who are subject to the Fee. For faculty already in the United States who hold a valid nonimmigrant visa (such as F-1 J-1 or O-1) Cal Poly Pomona is able to consider filing a petition to change their status to H-1B based on the current determination that the fee does not apply. For questions please contact the Office of Faculty Affairs at We strongly recommend that faculty review their individual circumstances carefully with their personal immigration legal counsel.

Clery Act:
In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation including the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act California Education Code section 67380 and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) Cal Poly Pomonas Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report are available for viewing at Cal Poly Pomonas Annual Security Reportand Cal Poly Pomonas Annual Fire Safety Report.

EEO Statement:

This position is open and available to all regardless of race sex color ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws Cal Poly Pomona provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race sex color ethnicity or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. Cal Poly Pomona complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act the California Equity in Higher Education Act Californias Proposition 209 (Art. I Section 31 of the California Constitution) other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws and CSUs Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment segregation based on race or any other protected status and all forms of discrimination harassment and retaliation in all university programs policies and practices.

Cal Poly Pomona is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives beliefs and identities committed to fostering an inclusive respectful and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue mutual respect and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs student organizations and activities faculty initiatives and community partnerships we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development faculty and staff training student mentorship and comprehensive support programs. At Cal Poly Pomona excellence is built on talent merit diversity accessibility and equal opportunity for all.

Reasonable Accommodation:
We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact the ADA Coordinator by email at . For more information go to Employment Notices.

Other Notices:
For other important employment notices we invite you to visit Cal Poly Pomonas Employment Noticesweb page.

Required Experience:

Junior IC

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