Professor of Psychology

Texas A&M University System • Canyon, TX

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About The Position

West Texas A&M University invites applications for an open-rank clinical psychology faculty position, beginning in the Fall of 2026. This new position is an exciting opportunity, establishing a new initiative designed to expand and enhance the capacity for rural mental health services. This initiative is in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of professionals across a variety of fields and programs to ensure comprehensive service provision, including counseling, psychology, social work, nursing, etc. This position is a 9-11 month, open-rank position for the 2026-2027 academic year. Salary is commensurate with experience. Assistant or associate professors will be tenure-track, while candidates hired for fixed-term positions will have the opportunity for promotion. The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge of psychological services and training in clinics, public schools, and/or communities. Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate and graduate classes across a variety of courses to complement the current offerings, which may include interventions, assessment, psychopathology, personality, etc. The candidate will also help to coordinate any clinical services as a result of the mental health initiative in conjunction with graduate training and supervision in those services. Candidates who are licensed or license eligible as a professional psychologist (LP) in Texas are preferred, and associated fields will also be considered (e.g., community psychology, school psychology, etc.).

Requirements

• A Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, School Psychology, Community Psychology, or a closely related field from an accredited institution by September 2026 (we will consider applicants who are ABD)
• Strong teaching skills and a demonstrated record of scholarship
• Prior experience working in clinical settings or related experience

Nice To Haves

• Licensed as or eligible to be licensed as a professional psychologist (LP) or school psychologist (LSSP) in Texas
• Successful teaching experience in psychology or a related field
• Supervision of psychology students at the graduate level
• Experience in advising college students

Responsibilities

• Coordinate clinical mental health services in collaboration with the mental health initiative
• Develop and maintain community partnerships necessary for students’ clinical training
• Collaborate with partner schools and community agencies
• Teach undergraduate, graduate, and supervision courses, which may include summer terms
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate research projects, including theses
• Maintain an active research agenda
• Participate in the admissions process
• Participate in the review of student comprehensive examinations
• Engage in developing and implementing service opportunities consistent with the mission of the program, department, and college
• Collaborate and meet with psychology and college faculty
• Collaborate with university personnel responsible for program data collection and management regarding accreditation needs

Benefits

• Employees and their dependents get half-off their tuition and fees.
• The minimum starting wage is $15 per hour.
• Employees also have generous health, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance packages, plus free basic life insurance and enrollment in the Texas Teacher Retirement System.
• Flexible or compressed work-week arrangements are also available.

What This Job Offers

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