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Assistant Professor of Teaching in Youth Behavioral Health in the UCLA Department of Psychology

UCLA  ·  Department of Psychology  ·  Los Angeles, CA
Assistant ProfessorTenure-TrackPsychology

Position summary

Position overview Position title: Assistant Professor of Teaching Salary range: The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 1. The salary range for this position is $84,100-$108,900. “Off-scale salaries”, i.e. a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive

conditions. Application Window Open date: September 22, 2026 Next review date: Wednesday, Nov 4, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Wednesday, Nov 4, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date. Position description The UCLA Department of Psychology invites applications for a full-time Assistant

Professor of Teaching who will contribute to the development and teaching of undergraduate courses in the newly established Youth Behavioral Health undergraduate minor. Additional undergraduate courses may be taught in the area of clinical psychology. We seek applicants who demonstrate excellence in teaching, including experience employing innovative and evidence-based methods in the classroom, engaging in reflective

teaching practices, and pursuing ongoing efforts to improve their teaching. Additional responsibilities include: (1) coordinating with other instructional staff who contribute to the Youth Behavioral Health Minor (e.g., Teaching Assistants, Lecturers); (2) working with other faculty and community partners to develop and maintain appropriate internship placements; (3) overseeing matching and placements for

undergraduate interns; (4) managing program curricula to align with established competency models and credentials; and (5) contributing to academic standards and admission criteria for the Youth Behavioral Health Minor. In addition, the successful candidate is expected to engage in scholarly/professional activities. These activities could include contributing to research on pedagogy or contributing to research in

another area with the support of undergraduate students; developing, evaluating, and disseminating innovative teaching approaches; or maintaining clinical licensure and engaging in activities related to professional clinical practice. The Assistant Professor of Teaching position is a full-time faculty position with potential security of employment akin to tenure. Those in the Professor of Teaching series are Academic

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