Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology
About the role
The Department of Psychology and Philosophy in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Sam Houston State University invites applications to fill a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in its APA-accredited doctoral program in Clinical Psychology to begin in the Fall 2027 semester.
Duties will include conducting and supervising research, supervising theses and dissertations, supervising clinical practica, and teaching in the graduate (masters and doctoral) and undergraduate programs in the department. These positions within the doctoral program are associated with a 2-2 workload.
Candidates with demonstrated potential for extramural funding are encouraged to apply.
Requirements
- Expertise in clinical psychology
- Doctoral degree from an American Psychological Association (APA) or Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) accredited clinical, counseling, or school psychology program
- Eligible for licensure in the State of Texas (applicants who are ABD will be considered, but the doctoral degree must be conferred by the start date of the position)
- Scholarly and/or clinical expertise in clinical psychology
Application materials
- Letter of interest describing alignment with the clinical psychology program at SHSU
- Statement of research interests
- Statement of teaching interests and philosophy
- Full curriculum vita
- Two representative publications
- Three letters of recommendation (for ABD applicants, one letter must be from your dissertation director confirming that your dissertation will be successfully defended, and all PhD requirements will be met by August 18, 2027)
- Transcripts for all graduate education (applicants may submit unofficial transcripts for initial screening; however, official undergraduate and graduate transcripts are required for credential review prior to hiring)
About the university
Sam Houston State University is located in Huntsville in the beautiful piney woods of East Texas, approximately one hour north of Houston metropolitan area. SHSU is classified as a Doctoral University: High Research Activity institution by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education and a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution.