Assistant Professor, Psychology (PsyD)

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 November 3, 2025 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.

Salary Range

Maximum: $74,536
Minimum: $68,640

Benefits Summary:

Salary will be commensurate with experience and internal equity. Benefits include a comprehensive health and wellness plan, tuition remission program for employee, spouse, and dependent children, a generous contribution to the University’s 403B retirement plan, and a generous time off plan.

Location: La Verne Main Campus