FACULTY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY (MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY)
FULL-TIME TENURE-TRACK
THE UNIVERSITY: California State University, East Bay (CSUEB), one of the 23 California State Universities, is a comprehensive university serving the San Francisco Bay Area/Silicon Valley. We are proud of our mission to support a richly diverse student body through academically rich and culturally relevant learning experiences. We are designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) as well as an Asian American & Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI). Our student population reflects a variety of abilities and identities. Many are the first in their family to attend college. Our students come from a number of regional community colleges and high schools. The California Mobility Index ranks Cal State East Bay among the top 15 institutions delivering on the promise of economic mobility for low-and moderate-income learners throughout the state. It is the only school in the Bay Area to make the cut. The successful candidate will bring with them expertise or an openness to creating a welcoming and supportive environment for all of our students.
We are known for our award-winning programs, expert instruction, diverse student body, and a choice of more than 100 career-focused fields of study. With an enrollment of approximately 11,500 students and 900 faculty, the University offers bachelor’s degrees in 49 fields, minors in 52 fields, master’s degrees in 34 fields, 16 credentials programs, 18 certificate options, and 1 doctoral degree program. Cal State East Bay has two locations: the main 342 acre campus in the Hayward hills and the Concord Center. For more information on CSUEB, please visit: http://www20.csueastbay.edu/
THE DEPARTMENT: The Department of Educational Psychology (EPSY) is in the School of Education, within the College of Arts Letters and Social Sciences (CLASS). EPSY offers a number of programs leading to the M.S. in Counseling Psychology, the M.S. in Special Education, and related credentials. Our programs prepare specialists and educators who desire to work as Marriage and Family Therapists, School Counselors, School Psychologists, or Educational Specialists. Our graduates provide innovative and transformative services in schools, clinical, and community settings and are well-respected for their responsive service and dedication in many Bay Area communities.
DUTIES OF THE POSITION: The Department of Educational Psychology is seeking a tenure-track full-time faculty member with specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy to teach classes in and support operations of our Marriage and Family Therapy Program. This remarkable position requires the following: teaching professional and academic courses; supervising and mentoring Marriage and Family Therapists- in-training; supporting program operations; supporting ongoing data collection, program evaluation, and program improvement and recruitment in keeping with California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) standards/rules and regulations; conducting and submitting research to journals; and engaging in community service. This full-time faculty position may include serving as Coordinator of the Marriage and Family Therapy Program.
Responsibilities include:
- Teaching courses including (but not restricted to): Fieldwork Supervision, Theories of Counseling, Group Counseling, Family Therapy, Psychological Research and other courses of interest.
- Researching and publishing related to the practice of marriage and family therapy and supervision.
- Supporting program students as it relates to coursework, program expectations field progress.
- Developing and maintaining relationships with the training agencies where students are placed.
- Recruiting and admitting Marriage and Family Therapy students- including participating in orientations, reviewing applications, and conducting interviews of potential students.
- Remaining current with the latest regulations and implementation of MFT requirements from the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS).
- Participating actively in professional organizations, such as the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT), the American Family Therapy Association (AFTA), or the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT).
- Serving on university, community, state, and national committees.
- Possible coordinating of the Marriage and Family Therapy Program.
Please note that teaching assignments at California State University, East Bay include courses at the Hayward campus, Concord Center, and/or online. The policy and expectation of the California State University is that tenure-track faculty members will perform their duties within the state of California. In addition to teaching, all faculty have advising responsibilities, assist the department with administrative and/or committee work, and are expected to assume campus-wide committee responsibilities.
RANK AND SALARY: Assistant Professor. Salary is dependent upon educational preparation and experience. Subject to budgetary authorization. Anticipated salary: $7,015 to $7,269 monthly; ($84,180 to $87,228 annually)
DATE OF APPOINTMENT: Fall Semester 2026
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
- An earned doctorate from a nationally recognized and accredited institution in Psychology or Counseling or the equivalent; Applicants who are ABD will be considered, but a successful ABD candidate must complete all requirements for the doctorate by the effective date of the appointment in August 2026.
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT) or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) or the equivalent;
- Eligibility to supervise MFT Trainees in California;
- Experience counseling mental health clients including individuals, families, children and couples;
- Commitment to the active pursuit of a research agenda leading to refereed scholarship and/or professional presentations;
- Strong interest in and professional commitment to the preparation of future professional Marriage and Family and Therapists;
- Effective interpersonal skills, collegiality, and collaboration.
Preferred:
- Experience with MFT licensure process/support to trainees;
- Clinical counseling experience in a mental health setting;
- Skill and ability to understand and apply knowledge of the history and culture necessary in order to serve the breadth of local communities;
- Experience with instruction in family, couples and child therapy and instructional technology;
- Competence in Substance Abuse Counseling and/or Community Mental Health.
- Experience in teaching and community service.
Candidates should demonstrate experience in teaching, mentoring, and community service that has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to healing and mental health equity to all communities. Additionally, applicants must demonstrate a record of scholarly activity.
This University is fully committed to the rights of students, staff and faculty with disabilities in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. For more information about the University’s program supporting the rights of our students with disabilities see: https://www.csueastbay.edu/accessibility/ For more information about accommodations for employees, contact: Iris Gallardo, Human Resources, at 510-885-2335 or email: iris.gallardo@csueastbay.edu, or the search committee chair: Dr. Sara McDaniel, Sara.McDaniel@csueastbay.edu.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applicants begins September 1, 2025. The position is considered open until filled. Applications received after the review date cannot be guaranteed full consideration.
Please submit:
(1) A letter of application, which addresses the required and preferred qualifications and specifically addresses motivation to teach at CSUEB;
(2) a complete and current vita including teaching, scholarly activity, and service activities;
(3) materials that demonstrate your teaching record including a philosophy of teaching statement and a complete list of courses taught with brief descriptions;
(4) URL links to three (3) of your most recent/best professional publications (e.g., articles, books chapters, reviews); these links should be clearly listed on your vita
(5) scanned copies of graduate transcripts (unofficial records are satisfactory);
(6) contact information for each of three letters of recommendation (requests will be generated by PageUp); and
(7) contact information for three telephone references.
Selected applicants will be asked to submit official transcripts at a later date.
Note: California State University, East Bay hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All offers of employment are contingent upon presentation of documents demonstrating the appointee’s identity and eligibility to work in accordance with provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act. A background check (including a criminal records check and prior employment verification) must be completed and cleared prior to the start of employment.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, CSUEB does not discriminate on the basis of any protected categories: age, ancestry, citizenship, color, disability, gender, immigration status, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran’s status. The University is committed to the principles of diversity in employment and to creating a stimulating learning environment for its diverse student body.