Lecturer AY - Psychology

Job no: 560870 Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer Location: Channel Islands Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Behavioral Sciences, Temporary, Part Time About the University: California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI) is an inclusive institution dedicated to transforming lives through education, opportunity, and community engagement. Opened in 2002, CSUCI is the newest campus in the California State University system and has quickly earned recognition as a leader in higher education. Ranked 22nd among “Regional Universities West” by U.S. News & World Report in 2024 and named the 14th “Most Transformative College” by Money Magazine, CSUCI is committed to academic excellence and fostering student success. Located in Ventura County, CSUCI serves a diverse community of over 4,880 undergraduate and graduate students. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 18:1, the university ensures personalized learning and meaningful connections between students and educators. Offering 26 bachelor’s degree programs, CSUCI provides a wide range of academic opportunities designed to prepare students for meaningful careers and global leadership. CSUCI is dedicated to supporting its students both academically and financially. In fact, 81% of students receive financial aid, and nearly 59% are first-generation college students. Additionally, 52% of students are Pell Grant eligible, reflecting the university’s commitment to providing access to higher education. As a proud Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), CSUCI embraces a vibrant cultural community, with 61% of its undergraduate students identifying as Latinx, alongside other racial and ethnic groups that enrich the campus experience. CSUCI’s efforts to advance Latinx student success have earned it the prestigious “Seal of Excelencia” from Excelencia in Education. With a focus on critical inquiry, innovative learning, and social justice, CSUCI is also taking proactive steps to diversify its faculty and confront systemic challenges to equity. This dedication creates an environment where every voice is valued, and students are empowered to thrive academically, socially, and personally. Whether through its strong academic offerings, supportive community, or transformative opportunities, CSUCI provides a unique and rewarding experience for students ready to shape their future and make a lasting impact on the world. CSUCI Mission Statement: Placing students at the center of the educational experience, California State University Channel Islands provides undergraduate and graduate education that facilitates learning within and across disciplines through integrative approaches, emphasizes experiential and service learning, and graduates students with multicultural and international perspectives. CSUCI’s Commitment to You CSUCI is committed to helping newly hired faculty develop a sense of belonging in a collaborative and supportive community dedicated to providing resources and opportunities for establishing and sustaining a research agenda and engaging in continuous improvement in equitable teaching and learning. About the Program: The mission of the Psychology program is to provide academic training in Psychology through a variety of approaches and perspectives. The Psychology Program exposes students to educational experiences that provide excellent training in Psychology and helps them meet program learning outcomes. Our coursework further prepares students to function in a world of diverse cultural, economic, ethnic, historical, and political viewpoints. About the Position: The Psychology Program (psych.csuci.edu/) at California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI) invites applications for a part-time lecturer position with an expected start date of August 19, 2026. The successful applicant must have a Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology or a closely related area is preferred. Post-doctoral research experience will be considered an asset and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence in teaching will be required. Teaching responsibilities will include lecture instruction in Clinical and Abnormal Psychology at the undergraduate level and contribution to components in curricula for Psychology. CSUCI seeks candidates with a proven commitment to an interdisciplinary, integrative, and innovative approach to teaching and learning, including the use of technology to improve student engagement, learning outcomes, and academic success. Minimum Degree Requirements: Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology or a closely related area is preferred. Required Qualifications: Applicants should have a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology or a closely related area from an accredited institution. Applicants should demonstrate the ability to effectively teach undergraduate courses in Clinical and Abnormal Psychology. Applicants should demonstrate the commitment to working within a student-centered environment. Applicants should demonstrate commitment to excellence in teaching. Applicants should demonstrate the ability to effectively engage with a broad student population and provide mentorship that supports student academic success. Preferred Qualifications: A doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology or a closely related area. A record of a minimum of one year of effective teaching in psychology at the university level. Evidence of commitment and ability to work with psychologists of different specializations and faculty from other disciplines. Licensed or license-eligible in Clinical Psychology or a closely related area in the state of California. Willingness to teach a broad spectrum of psychology courses in an in-person instructional format. Demonstrated expertise working in diverse communities and community settings. Experience in the use of innovative instructional strategies and technologies. Responsibilities: The candidate hired for this position will be expected to teach undergraduate courses in Clinical and Abnormal Psychology in an in-person instructional format. This appointed faculty will be expected to teach 3 units per semester; meet with students during scheduled office hours; prepare and grade assignments and examinations; develop course syllabi; and keep up-to-date with theories as well as current applications and development of pedagogy in the field. This appointment may carry administrative duties such as producing teaching methodologies and materials and providing student support. This appointed faculty will be expected to participate in routine services to the department, college, and the University. Application Deadline: Screening of applications will begin 08/12/2026. Priority will be given to applicants who submit applications prior to the screening deadline; however, the position will remain open until filled. Applicants must submit the following materials: A narrative statement describing your teaching experience. Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of three professional references. A statement describing your experience mentoring students and supporting their academic and professional growth. In later phases of the search process, applicants may be requested to provide verification of terminal degrees, licenses and certificates. California State University Lecturer Salary (Academic Year) Schedules (anticipated hiring ranges) Placement into a range is based on qualifications and experience. Initial assignments are typically at the bottom third of the salary range. The full-time (15 units per semester) monthly base salaries indicated in the schedules above are prorated to the number of units worked and are paid in six monthly payments for each full semester. The University offers robust employee benefits. Please see the following link for more information ( General Information: Evidence of degree(s) required at time of hire. At time of appointment, the successful candidate, if not a U.S. citizen, must have authorization from the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services to work in the United States. The person holding this position may be 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. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position. Education Code 89521 Requirements Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct. All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, the CSU Channel Islands provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. The CSU Channel Islands complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices. The CSU Channel Islands is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At CSU Channel Islands, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Faculty Affairs at View email address on click.appcast.io. Advertised: August 05, 2026 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight Time Applications close: Open Until Filled California State University Channel Islands is an Affiliation / Equal Opportunity Employer We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status. Should you require a reasonable accommodation in the application and/or interview process, please contact Human Resources ProgramsView phone number on click.appcast.io. CSU Non-Discrimination Statement All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, California State University, Channel Islands (CSUCI) provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. The California State University, Channel Islands complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices. California State University, Channel Islands (CSUCI) is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At CSUCI, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all. Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex The California State University does not discriminate on the basis of gender, which includes sex and gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation in its education programs or activities. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and certain other federal and state laws, prohibit discrimination on the basis of gender or sexual orientation in employment, as well as in all education programs and activities operated by the University (both on and off campus), including admissions. Any person may report sex discrimination, including sexual harassment (whether or not the person reporting is the person alleged to have experienced the conduct that could constitute sex discrimination or sexual harassment), in-person, by mail, by telephone, or by electronic mail, using the contact information listed below for the Title IX Coordinator, or by any other means that result in the Title IX Coordinator receiving the person's verbal or written report. For assistance regarding the employment application or website, please contact: Faculty Employment: Academic Personnel at (805) 437-8455 (8-5 M-F PST) or email . Staff Employment: Human Resources View phone number on click.appcast.io (8-5 M-F PST) or visit the HR Service Desk Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer 1 Job Type Temporary 1 Categories Appointment Type Temporary 1 Bargaining Unit #J-18808-Ljbffr Universityculture