Assistant Professor of Human Services

The California State University; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 69,426 - 147,579; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and retirement benefits

Fee waivers

Campus child care

Vision and dental plans

Job summary

California State University, Fullerton invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Mental Health and/or Addiction Studies to begin Fall 2027. This opportunity is in the Department of Human Services, College of Health and Human Development, on the Fullerton campus.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses, engage in scholarship, mentor students, and contribute to department, college, university, and community service with a strong commitment to

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in human services or closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Ability to teach mental health and addiction courses at undergraduate level.
• Experience providing clinical and/or applied services with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated research potential in mental health, addiction, or related areas.
• Commitment to serving a culturally diverse campus community.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in mental health, addiction studies, case management, and community-based interventions.
• Engage in scholarship and scholarly creative activities.
• Serve the department, college, university, community, and profession; mentor students; participate in committees; partner with communities served.

Skills

Teaching undergraduate courses

Scholarly research in mental health

Diversity & inclusive excellence

Community engagement

Collaboration with communities

Education

PhD in human services or related field

Job description

Position Overview

Department of Human Services, College of Health and Human Development, California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Mental Health and/or Addiction Studies to begin Fall 2027.

Position Details

Department: Human Services

College: Health and Human Development

Rank: Assistant Professor

Area: Mental health and/or Addiction studies with emphasis on clinical/direct service engagement

Appointment: Fall 2027

Location: Fullerton

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in mental health, addiction studies, case management, and community-based interventions.
• Engage in scholarship and scholarly creative activities.
• Serve the department, college, university, community, and the profession; mentor students; participate in campus and system-wide committees; collaborate with communities served; participate in traditional academic functions.

Required Qualifications

• An earned doctorate in human services or a closely related field (e.g., counseling, social work, psychology, public health, family studies and human development, applied anthropology) from an accredited institution before appointment.
• Demonstrated commitment and ability to work with undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to teach lower- and upper-division undergraduate courses related to mental health, addiction studies, case management, and community-based interventions.
• Experience providing clinical and/or applied services to individuals, families, and/or communities using culturally responsive approaches.
• Ability to conduct research and scholarly work in mental health, addiction, or family/community systems.
• Commitment to working effectively with a culturally diverse campus community.

Preferred Qualifications

• Undergraduate teaching experience.
• Experience with evidence-based approaches to teaching and community engagement.
• Potential to secure external funding to support research or community-engaged initiatives.

Application Procedure

A complete online application must be submitted to receive consideration. To apply, go to: http://hr.fullerton.edu/workforce/careers.html, choose full-time faculty, and search for the position 558703 to begin the application process and provide the following materials:

• A cover letter addressing Required and Preferred Qualifications listed above, including a summary of teaching experience and plans for future research agenda.
• Teaching portfolio that includes your teaching statement and, if applicable, sample syllabi and/or evidence of teaching effectiveness.
• Research statement describing current and future plans for research/scholarly activities as they relate to the field of human services (no more than 500 words). Up to three representative samples of scholarship.
• Candidate statement on commitment to inclusive excellence (no more than 500 words): describe contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching and scholarship, and how you will support a diverse student population.
• List of three references with contact information. Finalists must submit three letters of recommendation.
• Any other materials as requested by the online application portal.
• Please note: references will be requested at an appropriate stage in the search process.

Application Deadline

Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2026. To receive full consideration, submit all materials by September 15, 2026. The anticipated appointment date is August 2027.

Compensation and Benefits

The Assistant Professor (2026-2027) salary range is $6,221 to $13,224 monthly (12 payments per academic year). The anticipated hiring range is $6,808 to $6,944 per month. Salary is commensurate with rank, experience, and qualifications. CSUF offers a comprehensive benefits package including health/vision/dental plans, fee waivers, campus child care, and a retirement plan. Details at: https://hr.fullerton.edu/total-wellness/

Policies and Compliance

CSUF is an equal opportunity employer. The university is committed to nondiscrimination and inclusion in education and employment. CSUF is a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution. The university adheres to all applicable state and federal laws and CSU policies, including mandatory reporter requirements and background checks for new hires. A background check and submission of official graduate transcripts are required before an offer can be extended.

International Candidates

CSUF is not currently sponsoring new H-1B petitions for staff, management, or faculty positions. For tenure-track positions, certain H-1B considerations apply as described by CSU policy.

Note

Visit the CSUF department site for more information: https://hhd.fullerton.edu/husr/about-us/index.html