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What they do
A Psychology Professor teaches foundational psychological ideas, truths, and methods to students through a combination of classroom instruction, field experience, and assignments at colleges, trade schools or other institutes. May assist or lead in the creation of the curriculum to be taught. In addition to instruction, they may assist or lead in research initiatives relating to their field. In some cases, psychology professors will perform therapeutic services.
$98,862 / year median in California
+11% projected growth
Job Description
J OB SUMMARY
The Department of Psychology seeks applicants for its part-time lecturer pool. We are seeking experienced, well-organized, and student-centered individuals to teach in the following subject areas: general psychology, biological psychology/neuroscience, clinical psychology, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, social psychology, and statistics. Candidates must have at least a Master's degree in a field relevant to the curriculum of the Department of Psychology. Preference will be given to candidates who have prior teaching experience at the college or university level and who can furnish evidence of strong teaching. A Ph.D. or extensive professional experience is desirable for teaching upper-division courses (300- or 400-level) and required for 500-level graduate courses.
TYPICAL ACTIVITIES
Preferred candidates will be expected to meet the traditional requirements of excellence in teaching.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must hold Master's degree or Ph.D. in Psychology or related field at time of employment and demonstrate evidence of teaching promise.SPECIAL CONDITIONS
The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with CSUSB. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment.Note:
CSUSB cannot deny an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until it has performed an individualized assessment and linked the relevant conviction history with specific job duties in the position being sought.Please note:
Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that CSUSB has designated as sensitive. Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to CSUSB or individuals in the university community. For health and well-being, CSUSB is a smoke & tobacco-free campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community.ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
To find out more about theDepartment of Psychology:
https://www.csusb.edu/psychology . For more information regarding the position, please contact: Department Chair Dr. Kenneth Shultz (909) 537-5484 ken.shultz@csusb.edu Associate Chair Dr. Miranda McIntyre (909) 537-5591 Miranda.McIntyre@csusb.edu
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter addressing your interest in teaching at CSUSB (no more than 2-pages) that includes: A brief statement of your teaching interest/philosophy A listing of any courses previously taught Whether you can teach at the Palm Desert or San Bernardino Campus and your availability A listing of potential courses you would be interested in teaching (please see our catalog: https://bulletin.csusb.edu/coursesaz/psyc/ Reference List- names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three (3) referees whom we may contact to obtain letters of recommendation.
Please Note:
CSUSB is currently not sponsoring applicants for H-1B employment that are subject to the $100,000 fee established by the "Presidential Proclamation:
Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers" issued on September 19, 2025. Applicants are responsible for determining the applicability of the fee. Salary is commensurate with experience. (Actual Salary will be in accordance with percentage of time appointed) Lecturer A (Range 2)- $5,507
- $6,677 Lecturer B (Range 3)
- $6,221
- $13,224 Lecturer C (Range 4)
- $6,825
- $14,523 Lecturer D (Range 5)
- $8,593
- $15,211