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About the Role

San Francisco State University's Department of Psychology seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor whose teaching and research interests include development, community, and/or families. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to diversity and excellence within the academic department.

Responsibilities

Requires both undergraduate and graduate teaching.
Undergraduate course topics will include core courses in development (childhood, adolescence, lifespan), community, and/or families.
Graduate teaching responsibilities are assigned based upon expertise and faculty interest.
Mentoring and advising both undergraduate and graduate students.
Developing an active ongoing research program in one’s area of specialty.
Ongoing committee and service assignments within the Department of Psychology.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Psychology or related discipline (e.g., Community Psychology, Educational Psychology, Human Development). Terminal degree must be completed by the first day of employment.
Record of working and communicating effectively with colleagues and students.

Skills

Teaching research methods
Teaching scientific writing
Teaching basic psychological processes
Scholarship related to Developmental Psychology
Teaching contributions that align with SF State’s commitment to social justice, inclusion, and equity.
Research contributions that align with SF State’s commitment to social justice, inclusion, and equity.
Service contributions that align with SF State’s commitment to social justice, inclusion, and equity.
Experience teaching and working closely with students from historically under-represented communities.
Incorporating diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching and research.

Location

San Francisco, CA

Work Type

Tenure-track
Full-time
On-site

Experience Level

Assistant Professor

Education Level

Ph.D.

Salary/Compensations

$95,000 to $97,000 annually

Benefits

Generous health benefits
Generous retirement benefits
Other benefits
Professional development funds
Moving expenses
Start-up funds
Reduced teaching load may be available

About the Company

SFSU is a major public urban university, situated in one of the world’s great cities.
Building on a century-long history of commitment to quality teaching and broad access to undergraduate and graduate education, the university offers comprehensive, rigorous, and integrated academic programs that require students to engage in open-minded inquiry and reflection.
SFSU prepares its students to become productive, ethical, active citizens with a global perspective.
The Department of Psychology is part of the College of Science & Engineering at San Francisco State University.
San Francisco State University is a member of the California State University system and serves a diverse student body.
San Francisco State University currently holds federal designations as both an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander serving institution (AANAPISI) and a Hispanic serving institution (HSI).
The Department of Psychology serves over 1,000 undergraduate and 150 graduate students.
The majority of faculty within the Department of Psychology collaborate within graduate program concentrations to provide exceptional graduate training.
The Department of Psychology offers the following graduate degrees: MS in Industrial Organizational Psychology, MS in Psychology (Concentration in Clinical Psychology, Concentration in School Psychology), MA in Psychological Science (Concentration in Developmental Psychology, Concentration in Mind, Brain, & Behavior, Concentration in Social, Personality, & Affective Science).

Equal Opportunity

SFSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status.
We warmly welcome applications from individuals with disabilities, veterans, and others from historically underrepresented groups, who bring diverse experiences and perspectives that strengthen our academic community.
We believe that such diversity enhance our curriculum, research, and student support.
Our campus actively supports reasonable accommodations and works collaboratively with disabled faculty to remove barriers and foster success.
The California State University (CSU) provides generous health, retirement, and other benefits.
The California State University is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California.
Because of this, CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California with very limited exception.
While this position may be eligible for occasional telework, all work is expected to be performed in the state of California, and this position is assigned to on-campus operations.
Pursuant to Education Code Section 89521, the CSU is required to contact the current and/or former employer(s) of an applicant in the final stages of the recruitment process and make a reasonable attempt to obtain information regarding any prior misconduct by the applicant within the last seven years.
San Francisco State University is not currently sponsoring staff, management or faculty positions for H-1B employment visas.