Assistant Professor School Psychology, Department of Counseling, Clinical, and School Psychology

Position overview

Position title: Assistant Professor

Salary range: $105,000 - $135,000

Percent time: 100

Anticipated start: July 1, 2027 or later

Application Window

Open date: August 19, 2026

Next review date: Monday, Oct 19, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Wednesday, Jun 30, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

We seek to appoint two new faculty members in School Psychology with expertise focused on advancing science supporting: (a) the social, emotional, and behavioral development and success of diverse children and youth at school, and/or (b) the academic and cognitive development and success of diverse children and youth at school. Candidates may demonstrate expertise in one or both of these areas. The two appointed faculty members will further the program's reputation as a national and international leader in related scholarship, teaching, and clinical expertise.

Recent and prospective doctoral recipients, post-doctoral scholars, researchers, and faculty members at early career stages are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities will include (a) research and grant-writing, (b) graduate and undergraduate teaching, (c) clinical supervision, (d) doctoral student advising, and (e) university and public service.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Applicants must be enrolled in or have completed a doctoral program in School Psychology or a closely related field. At the time of application, applicants must have completed all doctoral degree requirements except the dissertation and/or predoctoral internship; applicants who are currently completing their predoctoral internship are eligible to apply.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

Doctorate in School Psychology or related field by start date.

Preferred qualifications

Doctoral Degree from an APA Accredited institution

Licensed or license-eligible in CA

Potential for Research Productivitiy

Potential for excellence in teaching and mentoring graduate and undergraduate students

Ability to interact and work collaboratively

Ability to work with undergraduates

Ability to work independently

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

• Cover Letter

• Statement of Research

• Statement of Teaching

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

All candidates who advance to the finalist stage will have thier references solicited via UCRecruit.

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF03134

Help contact: aaron.ballett@ucsb.edu

About UC Santa Barbara

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination as defined by the employer.
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, students and third parties
• APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment

Additionally, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Job location

Santa Barbara