Tenure-Track Assistant Professor, Counseling Psychology

California State University San Marcos; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University San Marcos invites applications for one tenure-track assistant professor in Counseling or Clinical Psychology for Fall 2027. The Psychology department serves 2000+ students and launches a new Master’s program in Clinical Counseling Psychology to prepare licensure as LPCC.

The successful candidate will shape curriculum, support clinic development, and collaborate with community partners while teaching and supervising Master’s projects across graduate programs.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or a closely related field prior to appointment; ABD acceptable; PhD required by Aug 2027.
• Evidence of teaching excellence at the university level and ability to teach graduate courses and evaluate Master’s projects for LPCC licensure.
• Active, sustainable research program with opportunities for student involvement and ability to supervise Master’s theses.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to curriculum development and long-term program leadership.
• Support clinic development and build relationships with community partners.
• Engage in rotating program-related duties, including summer teaching and evaluation of Master’s projects.
• Supervise Master’s theses in the M.A. program.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Student supervision

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

PhD in Counseling Psychology or Clinical Psychology

Job description

California State University San Marcos invites applications for one tenure-track assistant professor in Counseling or Clinical Psychology for Fall 2027. The Psychology department serves 2000+ students and launches a new Master’s program in Clinical Counseling Psychology to prepare licensure as LPCC.

The successful candidate will shape curriculum, support clinic development, and collaborate with community partners while teaching and supervising Master’s projects across graduate programs.