Assistant or Associate Professor of Developmental Psychology

Texas A&M • Laredo, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-track or tenured Assistant or Associate Professor of Developmental Psychology, beginning Fall 2027. The position is based in Laredo, Texas, and requires regular on-campus attendance and face-to-face interactions. A reduced teaching load may support research development.

The successful candidate will establish an independent research program in Developmental Psychology, preferably with external funding, and produce publications in peer-reviewed academic journals. The role includes seeking external grants, contributing to psychology programs, and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students in research and projects. The faculty member will teach undergraduate and graduate psychology courses as needed, support recruitment, curriculum development and accreditation, and participate in departmental service. The position also involves interdisciplinary collaboration and service on departmental, college, university, professional, and community committees.

TAMIU is a Hispanic Serving Institution with more than 8,000 students in a bicultural city. The multidisciplinary department includes psychology and communication programs, productive psychology researchers, and research labs. The community and department provide opportunities for bilingual and multicultural research.

The university offers competitive salaries and benefits, additional pay for summer teaching, professional development support such as conference attendance, and moving expenses covered in whole or in part. Applicants must submit a cover letter addressing qualifications, a current CV, unofficial transcripts, contact information for three professional references, a teaching statement, and a statement of research interests, experience, and future plans through the university's online employment application.

Requirements

• Earned doctorate in Developmental Psychology or a related field; ABD candidates may be considered but must earn the doctorate before appointment at the Assistant Professor rank.
• Candidates for Associate Professor must have a record of research, teaching, and service that meets TAMIU's standards for that rank.
• Appointment with tenure is contingent on approval by the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents.
• Applicants must submit a cover letter addressing qualifications, current curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts specifying conferred or ABD degree, names and contact information for three current professional references, a statement of teaching experience and philosophy, and a statement of research interests, experience, and future plans.
• Employment is contingent on verification of credentials and other information required by institutional procedures, including completion of a criminal history check.

Nice To Haves

• A record of or potential for peer-reviewed publications and external funding.
• Ability to strengthen psychology programs.
• Research expertise in bilingual or multilingual, cognitive, language, or social-emotional development.

Responsibilities

• Establish an independent Developmental Psychology research program, preferably externally funded, that leads to peer-reviewed academic publications.
• Apply for external grants, including research, infrastructure, training, and programmatic grants.
• Contribute to psychology programs.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students on research and projects.
• Teach undergraduate- and graduate-level psychology courses as needed.
• Support recruitment, curriculum development, accreditation, and departmental service.
• Collaborate with partners on interdisciplinary research and projects.
• Serve on departmental, college, university, professional, and community committees.
• Maintain a regular on-campus attendance schedule and participate in face-to-face interactions.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Life insurance
• Additional pay for summer teaching
• Financial support for professional development opportunities, such as attending academic conferences
• Moving expenses covered in whole or in part by the university

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree