Assistant/Associate Professor, Clinical/School/Counseling Psychology

Job Title

Assistant/Associate Professor, Clinical/School/Counseling Psychology

Agency

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department

College Of Liberal Arts

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The Department of Psychology and Sociology, at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, invites applications for a full-Time (9-month), tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor in a Clinical Psychology position beginning as early as Fall of 2024. We seek applicants with a Ph.D. expected in hand by the time of appointment.  Applicants must be licensed or license eligible as a psychologist in Texas.  We are especially interested in candidates with research and clinical interests in child or adolescent psychology and with a specialization in clinical, counseling, or school psychology.  Successful candidates will be expected to teach core clinical courses at the undergraduate and master’s level and develop courses in their area of specialization. Full-time, tenure-track appointments receive a 3-3 teaching load. The department has an increasing focus on research and seeks candidates with a record of research productivity and a research agenda suited to TAMUCC and the community that includes an interest in pursuing external funding.

TAMU-CC is an R2 University and candidates are expected to have an active research program. This program will include mentoring student research and supervising master’s thesis students in our Clinical Psychology MA program. Individuals considered for this position will also be expected to provide clinical supervision to master’s level students, and actively engage in service to the department, college, university, and profession.

The Psychology programs are among the largest in the College of Liberal Arts, with approximately 500 majors, 100 minors, and 40 graduate students.  The successful candidate should have an understanding and knowledge of multicultural issues and relevant experience in their applications to pedagogy and clinical practice.

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a vibrant, Hispanic Serving Doctoral Research Institution that proudly provides a solid academic reputation, renowned faculty, and highly rated degree programs since 1947. The University has a heritage of teaching excellence with innovation in research and community engagement as part of the distinguished Texas A&M System. The only university in the nation located on its own island, at the heart of the Texas Gulf Coast. With palm tree lined pathways throughout the campus, nearby natural wetlands, a scenic hike-and-bike trail and pristine views of the beach and bays, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a first-choice institution.

For more information on our programs visit our website at: https://www.tamucc.edu/liberal-arts/departments/psychology-sociology/index.php

Required Qualifications:   

• Earned Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, or School Psychology from an APA accredited program. Advanced ABD will be considered; degree must be conferred by the time of appointment.

• Be license eligible as a psychologist in the state of Texas at the time of appointment.

• To be considered for Associate Professor rank, a minimum of five (5) years of experience at the assistant professor or comparable rank is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Research, teaching, and/or clinical interests in child, adolescent, or school psychology.

• Licensed as a psychologist, preferably in the state of Texas.

• Experience and/or ability to teach/develop clinical courses at the master’s and undergraduate level.

• A record of research productivity and a research agenda suited to Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

• Interest and/or experience in seeking external funding for research.

• A record of mentoring students in research

TO APPLY: https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/careers

All required documentation must be submitted to be considered for the position.

A completed application will include:

• A letter of application addressing the qualifications listed as well as describing the candidate’s experience.

• A curriculum vitae.

• A two-to-three-page statement summarizing the candidate’s teaching philosophy, experience, and effectiveness.

• A two-to-three-page statement summarizing the candidate’s recent research activities, as well as research plans for the near future.

• Three professional references including name, address, title, telephone number, and email addresses.

The job posting will remain open until a finalist has been selected. Application reviews will begin immediately.

Questions about the position should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Miguel Moreno, at 361-825-2205 or [email protected].

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.