Assistant Professor School Psychology

• Ph.D. or PsyD. in School Psychology. Degree at time of application or official notification of completion of the doctoral degree by August 1, 2027.
• California Pupil Personnel Services School Psychology credential by August 1, 2027, or state credential authorizing school psychology
• Demonstrated experience providing assessment, intervention and consultation services, especially in culturally responsive ways that serve a racially, culturally, linguistically and socioeconomically diverse clientele
• Demonstrated potential for, or existing record of, published scholarship and an ongoing program of research in a school psychology-relevant domain
• Demonstrated potential for effectiveness and excellence in university teaching with ethnically, racially, and/or linguistically diverse students
• Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population, including low socioeconomic and first-generation students

• Teach core courses in the Education Specialist in School Psychology program. Courses may include, but are not limited to: Measurement, Problem-solving Psychoeducational Assessment, School-based Mental and Behavioral Health, Consultation, School Crisis Planning, Behavioral Assessment and Intervention, Academic Assessment and Intervention, Fieldwork Supervision. [Mode of instruction may include in-person, hybrid, online and/or any combination thereof.]
• Contribute to the College of Education commitment statement to foster diversity, equity and inclusion in teaching, research, and service
• Engage in program-related service activities such as assessing comprehensive portfolios, advising students, serving on thesis committees, contributing to program meetings, accreditation and assisting with admissions to the program
• Provide culturally-responsive and equity-informed academic advising and mentoring to students
• Participate in service to the department, college, university, and community
• Establish and sustain an active record of research and scholarly publication

CSULB seeks to recruit faculty who enthusiastically support the University’s strong commitment to the academic success of all of our students, including students of color, students with disabilities, students who are first generation to college, veterans, students with diverse socio-economic backgrounds, and students of diverse sexual orientations and gender expressions. CSULB seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the People of California, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students a rich variety of expertise, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning. 

Information about the program can be found on the program website. Some highlights include:

1. The program received a 3.9-million-dollar grant to train diverse school psychologists to provide mental health services in schools.
2. The program currently has an OSEP funded interdisciplinary training grant¹.
3. The Community Clinic for Counseling and Educational Services (CCES) provides state-of-the-art on-site (and remote) training spaces for students taking courses in counseling, academic interventions, psychoeducational assessment (including early childhood) and transition services for youth ages 14 – 22 with disabilities. The clinic is also home to Think Beach, an Inclusive Post-Secondary Education program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
4. The students of the CSULB School Psychology program are incredibly diverse and engaged, see their SPSA website.

^1.For a description of our program and OSEP training grants see: Powers, K. Hagans, K.S., & Lacy, K. (2022). The results of a federally funded long-term consultation training models. Journal of Educational and Psychological Consultation (JEPC). DOI: 10.1080/10474412.2022.2070494

The faculty and staff of the Department of Advanced Studies in Education and Counseling support dynamic, transformative, socially responsible leaders who engage others, value diversity, operate with academic integrity and believe in people and their educational futures. The department prides itself on its highly collaborative, student-centered academic community.

The College of Education at CSULB is amongst the premier educator preparation institutions in the state, preparing teachers, counselors, administrators and community leaders to promote equity and excellence in diverse urban settings through effective pedagogy, evidence-based practices, collaboration, leadership, innovation, scholarship, and advocacy. The College of Education fosters an environment of rigorous learning, critical dialogue and reflection, striving for inclusivity that embraces our mission of equity and excellence in our own scholarly work, practices and policies. We seek colleagues who are committed to our mission and are skilled at teaching and working in environments that reflect CSULB’s designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution and an Asian American, Native American and Pacific Islander Serving Institution.

California State University, Long Beach is ranked number three among “national universities” for promoting social mobility, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Colleges rankings released September, 2025.

Information on excellent benefits package available to CSULB faculty is located here: CSU Employee Benefits

• A Student Success Statement about your teaching or other experiences, successes, and challenges in working with a diverse student population (maximum two pages, single-spaced). For further information and guidelines, please visit:  Student Success Statement
• Letter of application addressing the required and preferred qualifications
• CV
• Names and contact information for three references (on-campus applicants: at least one of which must be from outside CSULB) may be contacted [no reference letters accepted] for a verbal reference should you reach the finalist stage)
• Copy of transcript from institution awarding highest degree
• Evidence of successful university teaching experience, if available (e.g., student teaching evaluation summaries)
• Evidence of California Pupil Personnel Services School Psychology credential or state credential authorizing school psychology or eligibility status
• Recent scholarly writing sample
• Evidence of Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and/or NASP PREPaRE Trainer, if available
• Finalists should be prepared to submit an official transcript (e-transcript preferred, if available)

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