Assistant Professor - Psychology & Special Education

East Texas A&M University•Commerce, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

East Texas A&M University is developing a new PsyD in Clinical/School Psychology and is seeking a Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Clinical Psychology to help lead the program. The position begins Fall 2027. As an R2: High Research Activity institution, East Texas A&M offers the resources of a research institution with a commitment to student success. The Department of Psychology and Special Education is growing, offering a unique opportunity to influence curriculum, training philosophy, and program culture. The successful candidate will teach and conduct research in the Master of Science in Clinical Psychology program, preparing students in evidence-based assessment and intervention. They will also play a key role in developing and delivering the forthcoming PsyD, teach other graduate courses, build a research program, and contribute service to the department, university, and profession. The university offers private lab space, a dedicated graduate research assistant, and a reduced teaching load in the first year to support research program development. The ideal candidate is a dedicated scholar and educator excited about graduate training, committed to evidence-based practice, and motivated by building a new program.

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