"Assistant Professor of Developmental Psychology 26-22"

Job Description

Department: Psychology

Faculty Hire Number: #26-22

Rank: Assistant Professor

Effective Date of Appointment: August 19, 2026 (Subject to Budgetary Approval)

Anticipated Hiring Range: $73,000-$80,000 (Dependent upon qualifications)

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About the College: For more information about the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, see: https://www.csun.edu/social-behavioral-sciences/

About the Department: For more information about the Department of Psychology, see: https://www.csun.edu/social-behavioral-sciences/psychology

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... [full position details]

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...
• [other required quals]

Preferred Qualifications: [list]

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

Applicants must submit: [list of materials]