Assistant Professor of Psychology
Position Category: Faculty
FLSA: Exempt
FTE: .75 (academic year full-time)
Location: Thousand Oaks
University Background:
The mission of California Lutheran University is to educate leaders
for a global society who are strong in character and judgment,
confident in their identity and vocation, and committed to service
and justice. Founded in 1959 in beautiful Ventura County, the
university has an enrollment of about 3,500 undergraduate and
graduate students who come from across the nation and around the
world from a diversity of backgrounds, cultures and faiths. As a
federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, Cal Lutheran is
looking for candidates with a dedication to and success in working
in diverse communities. The university is committed to an inclusive
learning and work environment that values individual differences
and respects each person's dignity.
Basic Function:
Under the direction of the Dean and Department Chair, the Assistant
Professor is responsible for providing academic instruction to
students for the assigned undergraduate courses. The Assistant
Professor is to serve as an academic advisor to students;
contribute to department and university activities; serve on
faculty or university committees; engage in scholarly activities,
and/or creative endeavors.
California Lutheran University invites applicants for a
tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of Psychology for our
undergraduate program beginning in the fall of 2027. As a Hispanic
Serving Institution (HSI), California Lutheran University seeks
candidates with a demonstrated commitment to and success working in
diverse, multi-cultural, and multi-racial communities. Cal Lutheran
encourages applicants from all faiths and advocates for justice and
fairness for all people. Cal Lutheran is an accredited, private,
comprehensive university that engages students in critical inquiry
and is dedicated to educating leaders for a global society.
This position exclusively serves the undergraduate program, which
is separate from the graduate programs. Under the direction of the
Dean and Department Chair, the Assistant Professor is responsible
for providing academic instruction to students for the assigned
undergraduate courses. The Assistant Professor is also to serve as
an academic advisor to students; contribute to department and
university activities; serve on faculty or university committees;
engage in scholarly activities, and/or creative endeavors.
Applicants should be strong in teaching statistics, research
methods, and courses in at least one of the following areas of
psychology: Cognitive, Experimental, Clinical, or Counseling.
Faculty are also expected to maintain an active research program
that engages undergraduate students. The specific area of research
expertise is open, but preference will be given to candidates who
expand the disciplinary scope of our department's faculty.
Additionally, the successful candidate for this position must
demonstrate outstanding commitment to working with a diverse
undergraduate student population, using innovative and culturally
inclusive approaches to teaching, undergraduate research mentoring,
and advising.
Representative Duties:
- Primary responsibilities for this position include teaching
courses in our department's robust Statistics and Research Methods
course-sequence, in addition to courses in the area of either:
Cognitive Psychology, Physiological Psychology, or
Clinical/Counseling Psychology. E
Create creative assignments and activities in one-on-one and
classroom instructional settings to foster hands-on, active
learning in students that will develop their expertise in the
subject matter. E
Create assignments and activities in one-on-one, classroom, and
distance mediated instructional settings for development of
cognitive abilities, communication skills, and higher order
thinking skills among students. E
Observe and evaluate student performance in meeting course
objectives and student learning outcomes through assignments,
projects, discussions, and examinations; provide feedback in a
timely manner to student inquiries in class, online, or during
established consultation office hours. E
Teach and hold office hours in person on campus, at least 4
days per week. E
Maintain an active research program that involves undergraduate
research assistants and collaborators. E
Observe and evaluate student performance in meeting course
objectives and student learning outcomes through assignments,
projects, discussions, and examinations; provide feedback promptly
to student inquiries in class, online, or during established
consultation office hours. E
Maintain current, accurate records of course enrollment,
attendance, student academic progress, course curriculum; prepare
and submit grades, data, and reports related to course and student
progress in a timely manner. E
Provide a course syllabus to students in each class within the
first week of the class, as outlined in the faculty handbook.
E
Adhere to the responsibilities related to teaching, advising
and service, as outlined in the faculty handbook. E
Attend and participate on committees and in department,
division, campus, and University meetings. E
Evening and weekend hours may be required. E
Performs related duties as assigned.
E=Essential Duties
Knowledge Of:
- Cognitive, Experimental, Clinical or Counseling psychologist
with good knowledge of statistics and quantitative
methodology.
- Current theory and practice within the subject discipline
- Principles and best practices of effective teaching
- Student learning outcomes and methods of assessment University
curricula
- Community and campus resources, services, programs, and
professionals available to students
- Methods of gathering, analyzing, and preparing data
- Modern computing technology
- Record keeping techniques concerning student enrollment,
attendance, and progress
Ability To:
- Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge in the subject
field
- Deliver course curricula in various learning styles
- Mentor a diverse population of students
- Exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of university
students' diverse academic, social, economic, cultural, and ethnic
backgrounds.
- Exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the needs of
students with disabilities.
- Integrate current and emerging instructional delivery
technologies into the learning process to enhance teaching and the
educational experience
- Maintain professional standards that protect student
confidentiality
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using
tact, patience, and courtesy
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Work constructively with their colleagues and to treat faculty,
staff, administrators, and students with respect and
professionalism.
- Analyze situations accurately and adopt practical courses of
action
- Demonstrate commitment to professional excellence and
continuous growth within-subject field or discipline
- Demonstrate a commitment to serving underrepresented and
underserved populations
- Provide evidence of publications and/or conference
presentations within the candidate's area of specialty (preferably
involving undergraduate students as collaborators)
Minimum Qualifications:
Possession of a Ph.D. (or Psy.D.) in Psychology from an accredited
institution or an ABD with a set date for when the Ph.D./Psy.D.
will be successfully earned.
NOTE : This position does not supervise graduate students.
Therefore, clinical licensure is not required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Licenses and Other Requirements:
None
Physical Abilities:
Detect to understand appropriate written correspondence;
communicate clearly to exchange information in person and via the
telephone or video; operate a computer and other office
productivity machinery; stationary position for extended periods of
time; move or transport light objects; position self to store
and/or retrieve files.
Working Environment:
Indoor classroom environment; subject to visiting a variety of
classroom sites on campus.
Hiring Range $73,000 - $82,000
Posting Number: Faculty001252020
Open Date: 08/10/2026
Close Date: 10/18/2026
Application Procedure/Special Instructions Make sure to
include the following with your application:
1. Cover Letter. Please address how you meet the qualifications of
the position and are prepared to support the mission of Cal
Lutheran and its designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution. Two
pages max.
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. List of References
4. Teaching Philosophy. In your statement, please also provide
concrete examples of your pedagogy-two pages max.
5. Research Statement. In your statement, please also include how
you plan to incorporate undergraduate students as research
assistants and/or collaborators-two pages max.
6. Inclusive Excellence Statement: Please indicate how you address
(or plan to address) equity, inclusion, and access in your
teaching, research, service, and mentoring of undergraduate
students-two pages max.
To apply, visit https://careers.callutheran.edu/postings/13532
California Lutheran University is committed to providing equal
opportunity in employment for all persons, regardless of race,
religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical
disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status,
sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender
identity or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable
law. No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied
the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any program,
activity or facility of the University on the basis of these
factors in a manner consistent with applicable federal and state
laws, regulations, ordinances, orders and rules, and University's
policies, procedures, and processes.
Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process
can be provided to individuals with qualifying disabilities. Please
contact the Human Resources Department for further information or
to request an accommodation.
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