Assistant Professor - Psychology & Special Education

East Texas A&M University • Commerce, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

East Texas A&M University is developing a new PsyD in Clinical/School Psychology and invites applications for a Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Clinical Psychology to help lead the way. The position begins Fall 2027. As a student-ready Doctoral University classified as R2: High Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification, East Texas A&M offers the resources of a research institution alongside a genuine commitment to student success. The Department of Psychology and Special Education is growing, and this is a rare opportunity to join at a pivotal moment, when your ideas can influence curriculum, training philosophy, and program culture for years to come. The successful candidate will teach and conduct research in our established Master of Science in Clinical Psychology program, preparing students to deliver evidence-based assessment and intervention. You will also play a central role in developing and delivering the forthcoming PsyD, with opportunities to teach other graduate courses across the department. Alongside teaching, you will build an impactful research program and contribute meaningful service to the department, university, and profession. To help you launch your research program, we offer private lab space, a dedicated graduate research assistant, and a reduced teaching load during your first year, giving you the time and support to establish your lab and get your scholarship off to a strong start. We are seeking a dedicated scholar and educator who is excited about graduate training, committed to evidence-based practice, and motivated by the opportunity to build something new.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or PsyD) in Clinical Psychology (or closely related field) prior to Fall 2027
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a team of professionals
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Commitment to high quality teaching
• Ability to interact with students, staff, and faculty in a professional, collegial, and collaborative manner
• Ability to work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends
• Ability to travel

Nice To Haves

• Licensed (or license eligible) as a psychologist in the state of Texas
• Experience mentoring graduate and/or undergraduate students in research
• University teaching experience, including at the graduate level
• Online teaching experience
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to curriculum development in clinic psychology

Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain a productive research program leading to peer reviewed publications, conference presentations, and other scholarly contributions
• Mentor and engage both graduate and undergraduate students in research
• Provide teaching excellence to graduate students in Clinical Psychology
• Teach courses in Clinical Psychology, including Psychopathology and Diagnosis, Personality Psychology, Assessment, and others at the graduate level
• Prepare syllabi
• Update course materials
• Develop curriculum
• Work collaboratively with faculty and staff to implement departmental programs
• Provide service to the department, college, university and public schools, and community
• Maintain knowledge and stay abreast of evidence-based assessment and intervention research, and technological applications in the classroom, including online teaching

What This Job Offers

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