Professor of Psychology

Job Title

Professor of Psychology

Agency

West Texas A&M University

Department

Psychology, Sociology & Social Work

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Canyon, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

NOTICE - All posted positions are subject to budget approval.

Job Summary:

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  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.).

Work Performed:

* 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

Necessary

Qualifications:

* 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

Preferred Qualifications:

* 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

Applicant Instructions:

We require the following:

* Letter of interest or cover letter

* Curriculum Vitae

* Personal statement to include teaching philosophy and plans for research, as applicable

* Samples of published works or works in progress, as applicable

* Unofficial Transcripts (Official transcripts are expected to be submitted promptly by the successful candidate)

* Three professional references

Please attach all documents in the attachment box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page before continuing through the application. Please use the "Upload" button to add each document individually. All revisions must be made prior to application submission. If you need assistance with uploading documents, please contact WTAMU Human Resources at hr.

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