Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology

Job Title

Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology

Agency

West Texas A&M University

Department

Psychology, Sociology & Social Work

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Canyon, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, additional health and lifestyle programs, and optional retirement savings opportunities. Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year. For more information regarding the benefit package go to: West Texas A&M University: Human Resources Benefits

Job Summary:

West Texas A&M University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor of clinical psychology position to begin in the Fall of 2022. Main teaching responsibilities include undergraduate and graduate classes in psychopathology, assessment, counseling, intervention, and other related courses. The teaching load is 4 courses during the fall semester and 3 courses during the spring semester. The candidate will also direct the Clinical Psychology track of the MA Psychology program and supervise graduate practicum. Additional responsibilities include mentoring undergraduate and graduate research projects, supervising master's theses and advising students. West Texas A&M is part of the Texas A&M system and is located in Canyon, Texas, 15 miles south of Amarillo in the Texas Panhandle. The university provides a gateway to the rich cultural heritage of the Southwest.

Work Performed:

The teaching load is 4 courses during the fall semester and 3 courses during the spring semester.  The candidate will also direct the clinical psychology track of the MA Psychology program and will supervise the graduate practicum.  Additional responsibilities include mentoring undergraduate and graduate research projects, supervising master’s theses and advising students.

Necessary Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology

• Licensed as or be eligible to be licensed as a Licensed Psychologist in Texas

• Strong teaching skills and a demonstrated record of scholarship

• At least 2-3 years of experiences teaching undergraduate and graduate classes

Applicant Instructions:  

Please include the following with your application:

• Cover Letter

• Current CV

• Unofficial graduate transcripts

• Three representative publications

• Three letters of reference

Please attach all documents in the attachment box at the bottom of the “My Experience” page before continuing through the application.  Please use the “Upload” button to add each document individually. All revisions must be made prior to application submission.  If you need assistance with uploading documents, please contact WTAMU Human Resources at [email protected] .

For additional questions or information regarding this position please contact:

Dr. Lisa Garza, Chair, Search Committee

Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice

WTAMU Box 60876

Canyon, TX 79016

email: [email protected]

(806) 651-2593

A criminal history report will be obtained on position finalists.

Texas law requires that males age 18 through 25 be properly registered with the Selective Service System in order to be eligible for employment.

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.

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