Assistant Professor of Psychology

Job Title

Assistant Professor of Psychology

Agency

Texas A&M University - Texarkana

Department

College Of Arts, Sciences & Education

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Texarkana, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The Psychology program, which resides within the Social and Behavioral Sciences division in the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education (CASE) at Texas A&M University-Texarkana (TAMUT), is seeking an outstanding candidate at the Assistant professor rank for a tenure-track position to begin Fall 2024. The ideal candidate is one who specializes in or has experience teaching courses related to Clinical and/or Counseling Psychology. The successful candidate will teach four undergraduate and/or master’s-level courses during each long semester, maintain an active research agenda in their area of specialty, and serve the university in a variety of capacities.

The Psychology program is historically one of the most robust programs at TAMUT, with roughly 160 students enrolled. In addition to offering both undergraduate (B.A. / B.S.) and master’s (M.S.) degrees in psychology, with course sizes typically maxed at 30 students, the psychology program supports faculty research with dedicated research facilities, a participant pool, and encourages undergraduate and graduate research as part of experiential learning for high-impact practices in teaching and mentoring.

TAMUT is located in beautiful East Texas, midway between Dallas, Texas, and Little Rock, Arkansas. It was established in 1971 and became a member of the Texas A&M University System in 1996. In 2010, the university moved to the newly constructed Bringle Lake campus when it downward expanded. Currently, our university is home to approximately 2200 undergraduate, master’s-level and doctoral students.

Many students in the Psychology major are first-generation college students, are socioeconomically and demographically diverse (e.g., 24% Black, 14% Hispanic), minor in diverse disciplines including the Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies program, and are active in student groups such as the Psychology Club, Psi Chi, Spectrum, The League of United Latin American Citizens, and Ability. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Teach courses equal to 12 semester credit hours (SCH) during each long semester that may include, but are not limited to, Abnormal Psychology, Introduction to Clinical and Counseling Psychology, Psychology of Personality, Psychology of Interpersonal Interactions, Advanced Personality Theories, Psychology of Addiction and Graduate Research Methods. Up to 6 SCH of summer teaching for additional pay may also be available, but it is neither guaranteed nor required of full-time faculty
• Enact a strong commitment to scholarship by conducting professional, scholarly research that engages undergraduate and graduate students, and by supervising master’s theses in the program.
• Serve on departmental, college, and university committees. Contribute to program curriculum and course development. Participate in annual program assessments, undergraduate and graduate outreach, and recruiting events. Advise students.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES :

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Psychology from a regionally accredited institution OR Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from a regionally accredited institution OR ABD in any of the aforementioned from a regionally accredited institution at time of application (if ABD, completion of doctoral degree must be shown prior to appointment).

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate in psychology from an APA-accredited psychology program.
• Specialty in Clinical and/or Counseling Psychology.
• Ph.D. in Clinical and/or Counseling Psychology
• Documented success of teaching undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Experience teaching with web-enhanced or web-based instruction.
• Evidence of scholarship with publications and research agenda.
• Experience in engaging undergraduate and Master’s-level students in research and/or other scholarly activities.
• Active membership in professional organizations.

SUPERVISION OF PERSONNEL:

This position generally does not supervise employees.

OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

To apply: Upload your cover letter, resume/CV, 3 professional references with contact information and with one reference being a supervisor/manager and copies of your transcripts in the questionnaire section of your application.

Please remember once you submit your application you will not be able to “revise” or upload any documents. If you have any questions about uploading or a revision to your application, you may contact [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.