Assistant Professor of Social Psychology

Job Title

Assistant Professor of Social Psychology

Agency

Texas A&M International University

Department

Dept, Psychology & Communication

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Laredo, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The Department of Psychology and Communication at Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) seeks an Assistant Professor of Psychology of Social Psychology (tenure-track, 9-month position) to begin Fall 2024. Duties include teaching of undergraduate and graduate courses and serving on departmental, university, and professional committees. A reduced load (2-2 for the first two years) is provided to allow the new hire to focus on publishing research in psychology or closely related areas,

Required Qualifications:

The successful candidate must hold an earned doctorate in Psychology or Social Psychology. ABDs will also be considered but must have earned a doctorate before appointment. Our department offers extensive opportunities for bilingual-bicultural research, and we would especially welcome candidates whose research closely aligns with this. However, strong scholars across all areas of social psychology (for example, but not limited to, attitudes and social influence, judgement and decision making, self and social identity, stereotypes and prejudice, prosocial behavior, individual differences, and evolutionary social psychology) will be fully considered.

We desire candidates who: (1) have a strong record of or potential for sustained publication in peer- reviewed journals (commensurate with experience), (2) have the potential for or prior experience with seeking and/or securing external grant funding, (3) have a strong desire to work with student populations, (4) and have the ability to teach in areas that complement or strengthen our undergraduate and graduate psychology programs.

TAMIU is a growing university of over 8,000 students located in Laredo, Texas, a vibrant bilingual and bicultural city with a population of about 250,000 on the U.S./Mexico border. For more information, visit www.tamiu.edu. We offer a reduced teaching load for junior faculty to allow for scholarly activities/publications. Additional pay is available for summer teaching. TAMIU offers competitive salaries and a benefits package covering health insurance, retirement benefits, and paid parental leave. Financial support for professional development opportunities, such as attending academic conferences, is also provided. Moving expenses are covered by the university.

Application Process:

First review of candidates will take place on October 30, 2023. The completed employment application must include:

 

1)         Letter of interest that addresses qualifications

2)         Current curriculum vitae

3)         Unofficial transcripts specifying conferred/ABD degree in Psychology or Social Psychology

4)         Names and contact information of three professional references

5)         One writing sample

Applications must be submitted online at https://www.tamiu.edu/adminis/ohr/employment/. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

For more information, contact Search Committee Chair, Ray Garza, at [email protected], (956) 326-2638.

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