Distinguished Associate Professor or Professor and Director of the PhD Program in Psychology

Job Title

Distinguished Associate Professor or Professor and Director of the PhD Program in Psychology

Agency

Texas A&M International University

Department

Dept, Psychology & Communication

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Laredo, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

Texas A&M International University (TAMIU), a member of the Texas A&M University System, welcomes applicants for a Distinguished Associate Professor or Professor and Director of the PhD Program in Psychology to begin Fall 2025. 

TAMIU is a Hispanic Serving Institution with over 8,000 students located in Laredo, Texas, a vibrant and bicultural city with a population of about 250,000. The university advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service, and with an intentional focus on student success and research excellence. For more information, please visit  https://www.tamiu.edu/.

This is a tenured faculty position and an administrative appointment as Associate Professor and Director of the PhD in Psychology Program (10.5-month position). Due to administrative duties, a reduced teaching load (2 classes per semester) is offered. Salary and startup packages will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications. Primary duties will include teaching; administering the inaugural research doctoral program in Psychology; mentoring students; conducting and publishing research; seeking and securing extramural funding; and providing service to the department, college, university, and profession. Duties also include submitting required documentation to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and to SACSCOC. This position requires face-to-face interactions through a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace. 

The Department of Psychology and Communication offers a B.A., an MS in Psychology, and an MA in Counseling Psychology, with a doctoral program in bilingual/language cognition to launch soon. An inaugural director is sought to help launch the program.

Required Qualifications

The successful candidate must hold a PhD. in Cognitive Psychology, Cognitive Science or related field. A research doctorate (PhD not EDD) in bilingual education may be considered if research is complimentary to faculty in the psychology program and to the focus of the doctoral program. A record of publications based on independent research activities, a high potential to attract external funding; and experience teaching and mentoring students is desired. Applicants must have a research record that qualifies them for tenure and appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor. We strongly encourage candidates with a record of publications in high-impact journals and a strong history of extramural research support. 

We offer competitive salaries and a benefits package including health insurance, retirement benefits, and life insurance. Additional pay is available for summer teaching. Financial support for professional development opportunities, such as attending academic conferences, is also provided. Moving expenses are covered in whole or in part by the university.

Application Process 

The first review of applications will be 5/23/2025 and will continue until the position is filled. The completed employment application must include:

• Letter of interest or cover letter that addresses qualifications
• Current curriculum vitae
• Unofficial transcripts specifying conferred degree
• Names and contact information of three current professional references

Applications must be submitted online at  https://www.tamiu.edu/admins/ohr/employment/. For more information, contact the Search Committee Chair Dr. Kenneth Tobin at ktobin@tamiu.edu.

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