Assistant Professor, Psychology (PsyD)

Company: University of La Verne
Location: La Verne
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Summary The University of La Verne’s PsyD program in Clinical Psychology invites applications for one full-time, ten-month, Assistant Professor tenure-track position to begin with the 2026-2027 academic year. The position is as a core faculty member in our APA -accredited PsyD program in Clinical Psychology. Specific duties include: Teaching 5 courses per year; Serving as dissertation chair and committee member; Conducting and publishing research; Providing advisement and mentoring; Service on committees in the college and university. Review of applications will begin January 15, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a cover letter of interest describing their teaching philosophy and research agenda, curriculum vita, representative publications, evidence of teaching experience, and a list of three professional references. Selected candidate is expected to obtain licensure in California by tenure. Minimum Qualifications Doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology; Completion of, or presently in process of completing an APA -accredited doctoral program and APA -accredited internship; Demonstrated teaching experience. Preferred Qualifications Training or expertise in at least one of the following areas: assessment, biological bases of behavior, consultation, evidence-based practice, human development/lifespan; Completed, or presently in the process of completing, post-doctoral hours towards licensure; Applicants who have obtained licensure as a Psychologist; Applicants with graduate teaching experience.

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