"Assistant Professor of Developmental Psychology 26-22"

Assistant Professor of Developmental Psychology 26-22

Tenure-Track Faculty Position Announcement

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)

CSUN's Commitment to You:

CSUN is committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, learning, and inclusion. Our values include respect for all people, building partnerships with the community, and the encouragement of innovation, experimentation, and creativity. CSUN strives to cultivate a community in which a diverse population can learn and work in an atmosphere of civility and respect. CSUN is especially interested in candidates who make contributions to equity and inclusion in the pursuit of excellence for all members of the university community.

As a Hispanic-serving Institution (HSI), inclusiveness and diversity are integral to CSUN's commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and engagement. As of Fall 2025, CSUN enrolls 36,960 students, where 57.5% are Latinx, 18.4% are White, 8.5% are Asian-American, 5.5% are Black/African American, 0.1% are Native American, and 0.1% are Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander.

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 (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

Applicants must submit the following to the website in the section above.

• A letter of application or a cover letter briefly summarizing your interest in the position and how your qualifications align with the position description
• Current curriculum vitae
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness, including a statement describing your teaching experience, pedagogical approach, and mentoring style
• A statement describing your program of research and potential future directions at CSUN, along with samples of scholarship
• Statement on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), which includes the candidate's experiences related to and/or philosophy of addressing DEI and anti-racism in an academic setting
• Name and contact information for three professional references