Department of Human Services
College of Health and Human Development
Assistant Professor
Fall 2027

The Department of Human Services at California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) invites applications for a Mental health and/or Addiction studies tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin Fall 2027.

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment
This position is 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, Fullerton (CSUF) 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. CSUF 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.

In addition, California State University, Fullerton is a leading public university known for its strong academic programs and commitment to student success. As one of the largest campuses in the CSU system, Cal State Fullerton fosters innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. The university values teaching, research, and service, creating an environment where students, staff, and faculty can thrive. Cal State Fullerton is a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution. The university also received the prestigious Seal of Excelencia in 2021 and 2024 from Excelencia in Education, the nation’s leading authority on Latinx student success. Cal State Fullerton is an equal opportunity employer with a diverse student population of over 45,000 and a faculty and staff population of 4,000. Cal State Fullerton is firmly committed to helping students achieve academic excellence, career success, and economic mobility. Joining Cal State Fullerton means becoming part of a dynamic team dedicated to making a meaningful impact. We continuously seek individuals from various disciplines who share the university’s mission and core values. We welcome you to consider joining the Titan community. 

CSUF is committed to retaining all faculty and has established affinity groups you can join to support your success

We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate, through their teaching, research, and/or service, that they can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our department, college, university, and community.

The Department is interdisciplinary, drawing from the fields of counseling, social work, family studies and human development, gerontology, psychology, addiction studies, anthropology, and public health. We offer a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Services, with concentrations in mental health, addiction studies, and elementary education.

For a description of the department and courses, see http://hhd.fullerton.edu/HUSR/.  Courses taught by our department faculty are listed with the HUSR prefix.

Position
Area of specialty: Mental health and/or Addiction studies, with an emphasis on clinical/direct service engagement, utilizing an integrated approach working with individuals, families, and/or communities. The department is especially interested in candidates who align with our mission to prepare undergraduate students to serve diverse populations and whose teaching, research, and service reflect a commitment to equity, belonging, and social justice. The primary responsibilities include:

• Teaching at the undergraduate level
• Engaging in scholarship and other scholarly creative activities 
• Serving the department, college, university, community, and the profession; for example, mentoring students and participating in campus and system-wide committees, working collaboratively within the University and the communities we serve, as well as participating in traditional academic functions.

Required Qualifications

• An earned doctorate in human services or a closely related field (e.g., counseling, social work, psychology, public health, family studies and human development, applied anthropology) from an accredited institution before appointment. 
• Demonstrated commitment and ability to work with undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds, with an understanding of the impact of lived experiences on student learning
• Ability to teach lower- and upper-division undergraduate courses related to mental health, addiction studies, case management, and community-based interventions.
• Experience in providing clinical and/or applied services to individuals, families, and/or communities, particularly those impacted by mental health, addiction, or related challenges using culturally responsive approaches.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct research and scholarly work in one or more relevant areas: mental health, addiction, or family/community systems.
• Demonstrated commitment and ability to work effectively and collaboratively with a culturally diverse campus community.

Preferred Qualifications

• Undergraduate teaching experience 
• Experience with evidence-based approaches to teaching and community engagement
• Potential to secure external funding to support research or community-engaged initiatives

Application Procedure
A complete online application must be submitted in order to receive consideration. To apply, please go to:  http://hr.fullerton.edu/workforce/careers.html, choose full-time faculty, and search for the position 558703 to begin the application process and provide following materials:

• a cover letter addressing Required and Preferred (if applicable) Qualifications listed above, including a summary of teaching experience and plans for future research agenda;
• a curriculum vitae;
• teaching portfolio that includes your teaching statement and if applicable, sample syllabi, and/or supporting evidence of teaching effectiveness;
• research statement that addresses applicant’s current and future plans for research/scholarly activities as they relate to the field of human services. This statement should be no longer than 500 words. Representative samples of scholarship - up to three representative items in total;
• candidate statement on commitment to inclusive excellence (no more than 500 words):
  • Inclusive excellence is a strategic framework that recognizes the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in achieving organizational success and high-quality learning and teaching. It's a way of thinking and acting that integrates these values into all aspects of an institution, from curriculum and pedagogy to recruitment and hiring. Essentially, it means that excellence is not just about achieving high standards, but also about ensuring that all members of the community have the opportunity to thrive and contribute (Williams et al., 2005).
    
    With the Inclusive Excellence Statement, we aim to learn about the applicant’s perspective on their past and present contributions to and future aspirations for promoting and engaging with a diverse student population. This statement should showcase the candidate's professional experience, intellectual commitments, and/or willingness to teach and create an academic environment supportive of all students, including but not limited to those of diverse ages, abilities, cultures, ethnicities, gender identities, languages, religions, and sexual orientations.
    
    Cal State Fullerton serves a student body that reflects the rich cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic mosaic of Southern California. Please provide concrete examples of how you, as a faculty member, will support our students in one or more of the following areas, which fall under the areas of a) awareness and understanding, b) experience and commitment, and c) future plans.
    1. Your contributions (past, present, or future) to embedding perspectives that are reflective of the student population into your teaching and/or scholarship.
    2. Your experience in service activities that are reflective of a diverse student population.
    3. Your experience and commitment to mentoring and providing opportunities to a diverse student body inside and outside the classroom environment. 
    4. Your experience integrating creative activities that are inclusive of the identities of our student body and communities.
• a list of three references with relevant contact information.
  Finalists must submit three letters of recommendation. Please have these ready for the referents to submit. On the References page of the online application, enter information and email addresses for three referents who will provide a confidential letter of reference for your application. At the appropriate time in the search process, they will receive a request via email along with information on uploading the letter. You can verify that CSUF has received each letter by logging back into your applicant portal.
• Finalists will be asked to have each of their three referents submit a letter of recommendation. Please have these ready for the referents to offer should you proceed to this search phase
• Semifinalists will be asked to submit a micro teaching video lecture.

Please direct questions to: Dr. Gary Germo, Search Committee Chair at ggermo@fullerton.edu

Application Deadline
Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2026. To receive full consideration, please submit all materials by September 15, 2026. The anticipated appointment date is August 2027.

The College and Department
Our department is located within the College of Health and Human Development. https://hhd.fullerton.edu/about-us/index.html

The Mission of our department is: Through the application of theory, research, and self-reflection, the Human Services Department prepares students to serve diverse individuals, families and communities. You can find additional information about our department at https://hhd.fullerton.edu/husr/about-us/index.html

Compensation
The Assistant Professor (2026-2027) classification salary range is $6,221 to $13,224 monthly (12 monthly payments per academic year). The anticipated hiring range is $6,808 to $6,944 per month.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with rank, experience, and qualifications. In addition, the California Equal Pay Act prohibits employers from paying its employees less than those of the opposite sex and/or another race or ethnicity for substantially similar work (https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/california_equal_pay_act.htm).    

Summer research grants, moving expenses, start‐up funds, and a reduced teaching load may be available.

International Candidates
California State University, Fullerton, is not currently sponsoring any new H-1B petitions for staff, management, or faculty positions.

For tenure-track faculty positions, California State University, Fullerton is currently not sponsoring H-1B applicants subject to the $100,000 fee established by the "Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers" issued on September 19, 2025. Individuals in the U.S. who hold a valid lawful nonimmigrant status visa can have a petition filed on their behalf to change their status to H-1B without being subjected to the fee. For example, the fee does not apply to an H-1B petition filed by an individual presently in the U.S. who is an F-1, J-1, or O-1 status holder.

CSUF Benefits
An excellent comprehensive benefits package is available, which includes health/vision/dental plans; spouse, domestic partner and/or dependent fee-waiver; access to campus child-care; and a defined-benefit retirement through the state system, along with optional tax-sheltering opportunities. For specific details go to https://hr.fullerton.edu/total-wellness/.

CSU Policies
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.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and official copies of graduate transcripts must be submitted before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU.  Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check or submitting the official graduate transcripts may affect application status of applicants or continued employment or current CSU employees who apply for the position.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self‐disclose.

Notice of Non-Discrimination based on Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator

In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. It requires hiring employees to perform CSU-related work within the State of California. The employee must be able to accept on-campus instruction, as assigned, and come to campus when needed. The CSU also prohibits hiring and retaining employees working permanently from a business location outside of the United States.

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.