Instructional Assistant Professor of Counseling Psychology

Texas A&M • Laredo, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Texas A&M International University (TAMIU), a member of the Texas A&M University System, welcomes applicants for an Instructional Assistant Professor of Counseling 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 non-tenure-track instructional assistant professor (3-year appointment with the potential of renewal based on annual evaluations and performance). Primary duties will include teaching undergraduate courses for the Psychology program, and graduate courses for the Counseling Psychology program. Providing individual and group clinical supervision for practicum and internship students. Supporting Counseling Psychology graduate students in meeting licensure requirements as outlined by MPCAC and TBHEC. Duties also include participation in program-related activities, including admissions, student advising, orientation, and community and university outreach, as well as service on departmental, university, and professional committees; and active participation in departmental, college, and university initiatives. This position requires face-to-face interactions through a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace. The Department of Psychology and Communication offers a BA in Psychology, an MS in Psychology, and a MA in Counseling Psychology.

Requirements

• The successful candidate must hold a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, or a closely related field, at the time of appointment.
• An active clinical license (LPC or LP) to practice counseling and supervise students in the State of Texas is also required.

Nice To Haves

• We strongly encourage candidates with a well-established professional identity as a counselor or psychologist and demonstrate a potential for excellence in teaching (academically and clinically) and providing research support.

Responsibilities

• Teaching undergraduate courses for the Psychology program
• Teaching graduate courses for the Counseling Psychology program
• Providing individual and group clinical supervision for practicum and internship students
• Supporting Counseling Psychology graduate students in meeting licensure requirements as outlined by MPCAC and TBHEC
• Participation in program-related activities, including admissions, student advising, orientation, and community and university outreach
• Service on departmental, university, and professional committees
• Active participation in departmental, college, and university initiatives

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