Assistant Professor of Developmental Psychology

Texas A&M • Laredo, TX

31d • Onsite

About The Position

Texas A&M International University (TAMIU), a member of the Texas A&M University System, welcomes applicants for an Assistant Professor of Developmental Psychology to begin Fall 2026 . 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 9-month tenure-track faculty position with reduced teaching load to allow for scholarly productivity. Primary duties will include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, conducting research, and mentoring students. A 2-2 course load is provided in the first two years of hire to allow faculty to establish or maintain research productivity. Depending on the nature of research and productivity, a research lab may be provided. Duties also include serving on departmental, university, professional, and community committees. This position requires face-to-face interactions through a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace. The department is multidisciplinary as it includes degrees in psychology and communication. Faculty in psychology are highly research productive and have unique research labs to support their research. They subscribe to Sona System for research management.

Requirements

• The successful candidate must hold an earned doctorate in Developmental Psychology or a related field. ABD candidates will be considered but must have earned the doctorate before appointment.
• We seek candidates with research focusing on all areas of Developmental Psychology.
• We strongly encourage candidates whose research closely aligns with the bilingual and multicultural nature of our local community.
• A strong record of, or potential for, sustained publication in well-ranked peer-reviewed journals
• The potential for seeking and securing external grant funding
• A strong desire to work with undergraduate and graduate students
• The ability to teach in areas that complement or strengthen our existing undergraduate and graduate psychology programs

Responsibilities

• Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses
• Conducting research
• Mentoring students
• Serving on departmental, university, professional, and community committees
• Face-to-face interactions through a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees