Assistant Professor

CSULB; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

CSULB invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Health Disparities/Health Psychology. This tenure-track position in the College of Liberal Arts, Department of Psychology, is based in Long Beach.

The role focuses on teaching, mentoring, and building an active research program in health disparities and health psychology. The candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, establish a research lab, supervise theses, and contribute to service activities across the department and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Health Psychology or closely related field in Health Disparities; degree by Aug 1, 2027.
• Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Health Disparities/Health Psychology and other psychology courses.
• Demonstrated potential for effective teaching and mentoring at the college level.
• Demonstrated potential for developing and maintaining an active program of research in Health Disparities/Health Psychology.
• Commitment to working with diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in psychology, including Health Disparities/Health Psychology.
• Establish and lead an independent research program with an active lab.
• Supervise students in research projects and theses.
• Participate in department, college, university, and community service.

Skills

Teaching experience

Mentoring

Diversity commitment

Grant writing potential

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Health Psychology or related field in Health Disparities

Job description

Assistant Professor of Health Disparities/Health Psychology

Job no: 560248 Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track Location: Long Beach Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Letters/Humanities, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time

Job Number: 560248 Position: Assistant Professor of Health Disparities/Health Psychology Effective Date: August 17, 2027 (Fall Semester) Salary Range: The Assistant Professor (Academic Year) classification salary is $74,652 to $158,688/year; $6,221 to $13,224/per month (12 monthly payments per academic year). The anticipated hiring range is $86,000 to $90,000 per year; $7,167 to $7,500/per month (12 monthly payments per academic year). The salary offered is commensurate with qualifications and experience. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications to begin September 18, 2026. Position opened until filled (or recruitment canceled)

California State University, Long Beach CSULB is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI). CSULB earned the prestigious Seal of Excelencia in 2023, joining a distinctive group of colleges and universities who have been recognized for its commitment to Latine/x student success. CSULB is committed to serving diverse students and has established and actively supports the Black Excellence Collegium, dedicated to promoting Black excellence and advancing Black Student Success, and El Concilio for Latinx Success at the Beach, whose mission is to build capacity and promote inclusive servingness across initiatives and efforts for the benefit of all students. The President’s Equity and Change Commission is dedicated to achieving inclusive excellence in our community and culture and throughout the university. CSULB’s Beach 2030 University Action Plans prioritize engaging all students; expanding access to higher education; promoting intellectual achievement; building community; and cultivating resilience.

College of Liberal Arts
Department of Psychology

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Health Psychology or closely related field in Health Disparities. Degree at time of application or official notification of completion of the doctoral degree by August 1, 2027.
• Ability to teach a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses in Health Disparities/Health Psychology and other psychology courses
• Demonstrated potential for effective teaching and mentoring at the college level
• Demonstrated potential for developing and maintaining an active program of research in the area of Health Disparities/Health Psychology
• Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population, including Black/African American, Latine/x, Native American/Indigenous, low-income, first-generation, and minoritized students

Preferred Qualifications:

• Evidence of research, scholarly and creative activities including peer-reviewed publications and professional presentations
• Research emphasis on health disparities in disease prevention, intervention, or basic science to promote health equity and improve health status among racial, ethnic, sexual minority, low-income, immigrant, and/or other underserved populations
• Expertise in utilizing an interdisciplinary approach to reducing health disparities from a biopsychosocial perspective that includes various determinants of health, such as health-related biomarkers and outcomes (e.g., immune functioning, risk for disease), relevant psychological processes (e.g., stress, resilience), and sociocultural and environmental factors (e.g., discrimination, socioeconomic status, physical environment)
• Ability to establish and maintain research ties to underserved communities
• Scholarly approach that fosters collaboration with other health psychology faculty in the department and the university
• Experience in, or potential for, generating external grant funding
• Demonstrated experience of successfully working effectively with diverse student populations demographically and/or socioeconomically similar to the CSULB student body
• Excellence in teaching and mentoring, with a demonstrated ability to involve undergraduate and graduate students in faculty‑directed research and/or mentor undergraduate and graduate students in independent research
• Experience mentoring or supporting students with minoritized identities or experience using inclusive and culturally relevant teaching strategies in a diverse classroom
• Experience in or demonstrated commitment to service at the department, university, community, or professional level

Duties:

• Teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in psychology, including courses in Health Disparities/Health Psychology. (Mode of instruction may include in-person, hybrid, online, and/or any combination thereof.)
• Establish an independent research program, maintain an active research lab, and engage in research, scholarly and creative activities in the area of Health Disparities/Health Psychology leading to publications
• Supervise students in research activities including undergraduate projects and Masters’ theses
• Participate in service to the department, college, university, and community

CSULB seeks to recruit faculty who enthusiastically support the University’s strong commitment to the academic success of all of our students, including students of color, students with disabilities, students who are first generation to college, veterans, students with diverse socio‑economic backgrounds, and students of diverse sexual orientations and gender expressions. CSULB seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the People of California, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students a rich variety of expertise, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.

Information on excellent benefits package available to CSULB faculty is located here: CSU Employee Benefits

Important Notice:

CSULB is currently not sponsoring applicants for H-1B employment for faculty 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.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

A background check (including a criminal records check and telephone reference check with most recent employer) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

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 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 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.

Pursuant to the CSU Out of State Employment Policy, hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California is prohibited effective January 1, 2022. By prohibiting employment outside of California, the CSU also prohibits hiring and retaining employees working permanently from a business location outside of the United States. Exceptions to the Policy are limited to approved and documented purposes for conducting CSU business outside of California.

All employees who assign and/or oversee work are responsible for ensuring that compliant work controls and procedures consistent with Federal, State and local regulations and University policies are implemented and maintained to provide for the protection of individuals and to safeguard the environment. Everyone is expected to comply with applicable Environmental Health and Safety regulations and University policies, programs and procedures. For more information, the systemwide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/18172024/latest/ and questions may be sent to [e-mail].

All university program and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Consistent with CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy, as well as state and federal law, CSULB provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. To access CSULB’s full statement on Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment, please visit Equity and Compliance.

Advertised:

Jul 31, 2026 (2:50 PM) Pacific Daylight Time

Applications close:

Open until filled