Assistant Professor, Clinical/School/Counseling Psychology

Job Title

Assistant 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 Professor in  Clinical Psychology position beginning fall of 2025. There may be an opportunity to begin in the spring of 2025, if the successful candidate desires. The Psychology programs are among the largest in the College of Liberal Arts, with approximately 500 majors, 100 minors, and 40 graduate students.

We seek applicants with a Ph.D. or Psy.D. expected in hand by the time of appointment. Applicants must be licensed or license-eligible as a psychologist in Texas. Successful candidates will be expected to teach clinical psychology courses at the undergraduate and master’s level, which may include courses in psychological assessment, psychopathology, and psychotherapy. There may also be opportunities to develop courses in their area of specialization. Full-time, tenure-track appointments receive a 3-3 teaching load.

TAMU-CC is an R2 University, and the department has an increasing focus on research. We seek candidates with a record of (or potential for) research productivity and a research agenda suited to TAMU-CC and the community that includes an interest in pursuing external funding. The successful candidate’s research activities 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 successful candidate should have an understanding of multicultural and diversity issues and relevant experience in their applications to pedagogy and clinical practice.

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a vibrant, Hispanic and Minority 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 bay, Texas A&M University 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. or Psy.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.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

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

• A record of, or potential for, 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 complete application will include:

• A letter of application ad