Tenure-Track Counseling Psychologist & Program Builder

California State University San Marcos; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University San Marcos invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Psychology for Fall 2027 to contribute to Counseling or Clinical Psychology programs. The role includes shaping curriculum, developing the clinic, and forging community partnerships to support LPCC licensure pathways.

The department serves 2000+ students across undergrad and graduate programs; successful candidate will engage in teaching graduate courses, supervise Master’s theses, and maintain

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or a closely related field by appointment date; ABD applicants accepted with PhD conferral required by hire date.
• Demonstrated evidence of teaching excellence at the university level, and ability to teach graduate courses and evaluate Master’s projects in CP/MS programs.
• Active, sustainable research program with opportunities for student involvement and ability to supervise Master’s theses.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to curriculum development and long-term leadership of the counseling/clinical psychology program.
• Support clinic development and build relationships with community partners.
• Teach graduate courses and supervise Master’s projects for LPCC licensure preparation.
• Engage in rotating program-related responsibilities (e.g., summer teaching, evaluation of Master’s projects).

Skills

Teaching excellence

Graduate teaching

Student supervision

Communication skills

Education

Ph.D. in Counseling or Clinical Psychology

ABD accepted; PhD conferral by hire date

Job description

California State University San Marcos invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Psychology for Fall 2027 to contribute to Counseling or Clinical Psychology programs. The role includes shaping curriculum, developing the clinic, and forging community partnerships to support LPCC licensure pathways.

The department serves 2000+ students across undergrad and graduate programs; successful candidate will engage in teaching graduate courses, supervise Master’s theses, and maintain