Associate Professor or Professor of Psychology and Division Chair of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Texas A&M - Texarkana•Texarkana, TX

About The Position

Texas A&M University–Texarkana’s College of Arts, Sciences, and Education invites applications for a 12-month, tenured faculty appointment as Associate Professor or Professor of Psychology and Division Chair of Social and Behavioral Sciences, beginning in spring or fall 2027. Tenure upon appointment is subject to approval by The Texas A&M University System. The administrative appointment is at will and subject to approval by the Dean and Provost. The Chair is the division’s principal academic administrator, reports to the Dean of CASE, and provides collaborative academic leadership across undergraduate programs in Criminal Justice, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology and graduate programs in Psychology. The Chair leads strategic planning, manages the divisional budget and operations, supervises faculty and staff, coordinates staffing and course schedules, supports curriculum and program development, oversees assessment and compliance, and responds to student needs. The Chair also advises the Dean and Provost on matters affecting the division, represents the division within the University and community, and cultivates partnerships and experiential learning opportunities. As a faculty member, the Chair maintains an active teaching, scholarly, and service record appropriate to the administrative assignment. The normal teaching assignment is six semester credit hours in each fall and spring semester; a summer course may be available for additional compensation. Psychology is a historically strong program serving approximately 160 students. It offers B.A., B.S., and M.S. degrees, dedicated research facilities, and opportunities for faculty-guided undergraduate and graduate research. The Chair may supervise master’s theses and engage students in research. The University is located in Texarkana, Texas, and the role requires willingness to relocate to the Texarkana region. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is unavailable. Compensation is commensurate with rank and experience and includes a division chair stipend equal to 20% of base salary.

Requirements

Earned Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Psychology, or Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, from a regionally accredited institution.
Scholarly and professional credentials meeting A&M University–Texarkana requirements for appointment with tenure at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor.
Record of active scholarship and an ongoing research agenda.
Demonstrated experience supervising faculty or staff, supporting professional growth, and fostering a collaborative academic culture.
Demonstrated commitment to collaborative leadership, collegiality, and student success.
Working knowledge of state and federal requirements applicable to higher education.
Willingness to relocate to the Texarkana region.
Ability to travel and work outside regular business hours when necessary.
Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.
Authorization to work for any employer in the United States without employment visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Documented success teaching undergraduate and graduate students, including online or technology-enhanced instruction.
Experience engaging undergraduate and master’s-level students in research or other scholarly activities.
Active participation in professional organizations and demonstrated scholarly contributions.

Responsibilities

Provide inclusive, collaborative leadership and foster a supportive, student-centered environment across division programs.
Supervise and evaluate division faculty and staff in consultation with the Dean; mentor faculty and support their professional development.
Lead faculty recruitment and hiring, including credentialing; recommend appointments, promotion, and compensation, and appoint adjunct faculty as authorized.
Address faculty, staff, and student concerns fairly and in accordance with University procedures.
Coordinate course scheduling and staffing, and make recommendations regarding new sections, additional courses, or course cancellations.
Manage the division budget, allocate resources responsibly, and identify funding needs and priorities.
Work with faculty and staff to develop and implement short- and long-term plans aligned with College and University priorities.
Ensure compliance with applicable College, University, System, state, and federal policies and requirements.
Advise the Dean and Provost on academic, personnel, and operational matters affecting the division.
Maintain the quality, relevance, and academic integrity of undergraduate and graduate programs, including reviews, accreditation activities, and reporting.
Lead curriculum assessment and revision and support development of new academic programs and initiatives.
Coordinate assessment of student learning and program effectiveness, using enrollment, retention, and graduation data to guide improvement.
Work with faculty and campus partners to strengthen student success, recruitment, and degree completion.
Plan and coordinate divisional operations, maintain required records, and support effective administrative processes.
Appoint and coordinate division committees and participate in College and University committees and task forces.
Collaborate with campus units to advance institutional strategic goals.
Cultivate community partnerships, including internships and other experiential learning opportunities.
Represent the division at University events, professional functions, recruitment activities, and community engagements.
Teach six semester credit hours in each fall and spring semester; a summer course may be offered for additional compensation.
Maintain an active, ongoing scholarly or research agenda, with opportunities to engage undergraduate and graduate students in research and supervise master’s theses.
Contribute to academic program development, assessment, student advising, recruitment, and service activities appropriate to the position.
Travel and work outside regular business hours when necessary.
Exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.

Benefits

Medical insurance, with Employee Only coverage costing $0–$30 per month after the university contribution and up to 83% of premiums covered for other listed coverage tiers.
Dental and vision insurance.
Life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and long-term disability insurance.
Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
75% waiver of tuition and fees for full-time employees, their spouses, and children.
Monthly paid vacation leave of 8 or more hours.
Monthly paid sick leave of 8 hours.
Eight hours of paid birthday leave.
12–15 paid holidays each year.
Teacher Retirement System of Texas or Optional Retirement Plan.
Voluntary tax-deferred account/deferred compensation plan.
Professional development via LinkedIn Learning.
Employee Assistance Program.
On-campus wellness opportunities.