Assistant Professor Of Voice Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Position Category: Faculty

FLSA: Exempt

FTE: .75 (academic year full-time)

Location: Thousand Oaks

The mission of California Lutheran University is to educate leadersfor a global society who are strong in character and judgment,confident in their identity and vocation, and committed to serviceand justice. Founded in 1959 in beautiful Ventura County, theuniversity has an enrollment of about 3,500 undergraduate andgraduate students who come from across the nation and around theworld from a diversity of backgrounds, cultures and faiths. As afederally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, Cal Lutheran islooking for candidates with a dedication to and success in workingin diverse communities. The university is committed to an inclusivelearning and work environment that values individual differencesand respects each person's dignity.

Under the direction of the Dean and Department Chair, the AssistantProfessor is responsible for providing academic instruction tostudents for the assigned undergraduate courses. The AssistantProfessor is to serve as an academic advisor to students;contribute to department and university activities; serve onfaculty or university committees; engage in scholarly activities,and/or creative endeavors.

California Lutheran University invites applicants for atenure-track position as Assistant Professor of Psychology for ourundergraduate program beginning in the fall of 2027. As a HispanicServing Institution (HSI), California Lutheran University seekscandidates with a demonstrated commitment to and success working indiverse, multi-cultural, and multi-racial communities. Cal Lutheranencourages applicants from all faiths and advocates for justice andfairness for all people. Cal Lutheran is an accredited, private,comprehensive university that engages students in critical inquiryand is dedicated to educating leaders for a global society.

This position exclusively serves the undergraduate program, whichis separate from the graduate programs. Under the direction of theDean and Department Chair, the Assistant Professor is responsiblefor providing academic instruction to students for the assignedundergraduate courses. The Assistant Professor is also to serve asan academic advisor to students; contribute to department anduniversity activities; serve on faculty or university committees;engage in scholarly activities, and/or creative endeavors.

Applicants should be strong in teaching statistics, researchmethods, and courses in at least one of the following areas ofpsychology: Cognitive, Experimental, Clinical, or Counseling.

Faculty are also expected to maintain an active research programthat engages undergraduate students. The specific area of researchexpertise is open, but preference will be given to candidates whoexpand the disciplinary scope of our department's faculty.

Additionally, the successful candidate for this position mustdemonstrate outstanding commitment to working with a diverseundergraduate student population, using innovative and culturallyinclusive approaches to teaching, undergraduate research mentoring,and advising.

• Primary responsibilities for this position include teachingcourses in our department's robust Statistics and Research Methodscourse-sequence, in addition to courses in the area of either:Cognitive Psychology, Physiological Psychology, orClinical/Counseling Psychology. E
• Create creative assignments and activities in one-on-one andclassroom instructional settings to foster hands-on, activelearning in students that will develop their expertise in thesubject matter. E
• Create assignments and activities in one-on-one, classroom, anddistance mediated instructional settings for development ofcognitive abilities, communication skills, and higher orderthinking skills among students. E
• Observe and evaluate student performance in meeting courseobjectives and student learning outcomes through assignments,projects, discussions, and examinations; provide feedback in atimely manner to student inquiries in class, online, or duringestablished consultation office hours. E
• Teach and hold office hours in person on campus, at least 4days per week. E
• Maintain an active research program that involves undergraduateresearch assistants and collaborators. E
• Observe and evaluate student performance in meeting courseobjectives and student learning outcomes through assignments,projects, discussions, and examinations; provide feedback promptlyto student inquiries in class, online, or during establishedconsultation office hours. E
• Maintain current, accurate records of course enrollment,attendance, student academic progress, course curriculum; prepareand submit grades, data, and reports related to course and studentprogress in a timely manner. E
• Provide a course syllabus to students in each class within thefirst week of the class, as outlined in the faculty handbook.E
• Adhere to the responsibilities related to teaching, advisingand service, as outlined in the faculty handbook. E
• Attend and participate on committees and in department,division, campus, and University meetings. E
• Evening and weekend hours may be required. E
• Performs related duties as assigned.

E=Essential Duties

• Cognitive, Experimental, Clinical or Counseling psychologistwith good knowledge of statistics and quantitativemethodology.
• Current theory and practice within the subject discipline
• Principles and best practices of effective teaching
• Student learning outcomes and methods of assessment Universitycurricula
• Community and campus resources, services, programs, andprofessionals available to students
• Methods of gathering, analyzing, and preparing data
• Modern computing technology
• Record keeping techniques concerning student enrollment,attendance, and progress

• Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge in the subjectfield
• Deliver course curricula in various learning styles
• Mentor a diverse population of students
• Exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of universitystudents' diverse academic, social, economic, cultural, and ethnicbackgrounds.
• Exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the needs ofstudents with disabilities.
• Integrate current and emerging instructional deliverytechnologies into the learning process to enhance teaching and theeducational experience
• Maintain professional standards that protect studentconfidentiality
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, usingtact, patience, and courtesy
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Work constructively with their colleagues and to treat faculty,staff, administrators, and students with respect andprofessionalism.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt practical courses ofaction
• Demonstrate commitment to professional excellence andcontinuous growth within-subject field or discipline
• Demonstrate a commitment to serving underrepresented andunderserved populations
• Provide evidence of publications and/or conferencepresentations within the candidate's area of specialty (preferablyinvolving undergraduate students as collaborators)

Possession of a Ph.D. (or Psy.D.) in Psychology from an accreditedinstitution or an ABD with a set date for when the Ph.D./Psy.D.will be successfully earned.

NOTE : This position does not supervise graduate students.Therefore, clinical licensure is not required.

None

Detect to understand appropriate written correspondence;communicate clearly to exchange information in person and via thetelephone or video; operate a computer and other officeproductivity machinery; stationary position for extended periods oftime; move or transport light objects; position self to storeand/or retrieve files.

Indoor classroom environment; subject to visiting a variety ofclassroom sites on campus.

Hiring Range $73,000 - $82,000

Posting Number: Faculty001252020

Open Date: 08/10/2026

Close Date: 10/18/2026

California Lutheran University is committed to providing equalopportunity in employment for all persons, regardless of race,religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physicaldisability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status,sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, genderidentity or expression, or any other basis protected by applicablelaw. No person shall be excluded from participation in, be deniedthe benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any program,activity or facility of the University on the basis of thesefactors in a manner consistent with applicable federal and statelaws, regulations, ordinances, orders and rules, and University'spolicies, procedures, and processes.

Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application processcan be provided to individuals with qualifying disabilities. Pleasecontact the Human Resources Department for further information orto request an accommodation.