Faculty Employment Opportunities

Position:

The Department of Psychology at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is seeking a tenure-track faculty member in Social Psychology at the rank of Assistant Professor.

The successful candidate will teach courses across the field of social psychology and have research interests in a subfield of social psychology. Research areas of interest for this position are open.  Possible subfields of specialization include, but are not limited to, culture, intergroup processes, social cognition, self, interpersonal relationships, health, and well-being. Applicants who possess advanced statistical knowledge, who utilize innovative or leading-edge methods, and whose work shows evidence of integration across subareas of psychology are of particular interest.

In addition to teaching, the position requires weekly office hours, attending faculty meetings, participation in assessment of student learning, and service to the department, college, and university. The successful candidate may be required to teach on weekdays, evenings, weekends, and/or online and will be held to the standards and requirements of the college and department in which he/she/they is/are housed for recommending tenure and promotion. Given CSUN’s commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and engagement in a diverse environment, the successful candidate will help the Department achieve equitable academic outcomes for all students through teaching, student mentorship, scholarship, and service.

Required Qualifications:  

  • PhD from an accredited institution in Psychology or a closely related field. Degree must be awarded by date of appointment.
  • Evidence of, or clear potential for, excellence in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in social psychology, in both in-person and online modalities, in a student-centered and equitable manner.
  • Evidence of and further potential for excellence in research in social psychology.
  • Commitment to and clear potential for inclusively teaching and mentoring diverse and underrepresented undergraduate and graduate students.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Use of advanced statistical and/or innovative methodologies that inform the applicant’s research and teaching.
  • Professional development and/or service activities that enhance community and advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and intercultural communication.
  • A clear potential research program that can be successfully accomplished as a faculty member at CSUN while including undergraduate and/or graduate students.

Application Deadline:

The preferred application deadline is January 20, 2026, and applications received after this date may be considered on an as-needed basis. However, the position will remain open until filled.

How to Apply:

Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. To apply and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers  

Position:

The Department of Psychology at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is seeking a tenure-track faculty member in the area of Developmental Psychology or a closely related field, at the rank of Assistant Professor.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses and graduate courses in our Psychological Science MA Program. Course topics may include existing courses in the developmental cluster (i.e., developmental psychology, infancy and early childhood, middle childhood, adolescence, gerontology) as well as the opportunity to develop new courses (e.g., emerging adulthood, cognitive and/or socioemotional development, or advanced senior electives in the faculty member’s area). In addition, all faculty members are expected to conduct research in the subdiscipline of their expertise and involve undergraduate and/or graduate students in their research. Developmental Psychology faculty have the opportunity to mentor students in the psychology department graduate programs.

Applicants are expected to understand and serve the needs of a diverse student body and must clearly demonstrate their contributions to equity, diversity, and justice through teaching, mentoring, research, and/or service that fosters an equitable and inclusive scholarly environment

In addition to teaching, the position requires weekly office hours, attending faculty meetings, participation in assessment of student learning, and service to the department, college, and university. The successful candidate may be required to teach on weekdays, evenings, weekends, and/or online and will be held to the standards and requirements of the college and department in which he/she/they is/are housed for recommending tenure and promotion. Given CSUN’s commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and engagement in a diverse environment, the successful candidate will help the Department achieve equitable academic outcomes for all students through teaching, student mentorship, scholarship, and service.

Required Qualifications:  

  • PhD in Developmental Psychology or a closely related field from an accredited institution. The degree must be awarded before the date of appointment.
  • Evidence of, or clear potential for, excellence in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in developmental psychology, promoting equitable learning outcomes.
  • Evidence of, or clear potential for, excellence in research in developmental psychology or a closely related area that involves undergraduate and/or graduate students.
  • Evidence of, or clear potential for, effectively supporting the learning needs of a diverse student population, including a demonstrated commitment to enhancing the educational environment for students from diverse and marginalized backgrounds.
  • Commitment to, and clear potential for, inclusively mentoring diverse and underrepresented undergraduate and graduate students.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Expertise that complements the existing strengths within the department.
  • A strong record of research contributions within the candidate’s area of specialization that incorporates contemporary approaches to developmental psychology.
  • A clear potential research program that can be successfully accomplished within the context of the university’s mission, values, and resources.
  • Experience in, or demonstrated potential for:
    • Creating a student-centered and active learning environment.
    • Using culturally-responsive teaching approaches that promote students' understanding of developmental psychology across diverse populations and contexts.
    • Engaging in professional development opportunities and/or service activities, particularly those that build effectiveness in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Application Deadline:

The preferred application deadline is January 20, 2026, and applications received after this date may be considered on an as-needed basis. However, the position will remain open until filled.

How to Apply:

Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. To apply and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers  

Thank you for your interest in applying as a part-time Lecturer in the Department of Psychology at CSUN. Applications are due by March 23rd by 5:00 pm and may be emailed to psychpt@csun.edu and Cc: mirna.reyes@csun.edu. For details on available courses and application process, please review the Part-Time Faculty Position Announcement. You can also find more descriptions about each course in the CSUN Psychology Course Catalog.

Note that final determination of part-time teaching assignments is, in part, contingent upon student enrollment and funding.

 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

To be considered for this position, applicants must submit the following materials by email or mail:

  1. A letter to the Part-Time Faculty Committee of the Department of Psychology indicating an interest in working as a temporary faculty in the department. The letter should also address the applicant's interest in teaching specific lecture classes and teaching parameters (e.g., times available).
  2. Completed the department Part-time Application Form.
  3. A complete vitae or resume showing educational background, prior teaching experience, evidence of scholarship, and/or related professional experience.
  4. Two letters of recommendation from employers or previous departments at which you have taught similar classes.
  5. Current/past student teaching evaluations (if available) and/or peer evaluations (if available). 

Application cycle is now closed. Thank you for your interest in the M.S. Applied Behavior Analysis Program in the Department of Psychology at CSUN.