Assistant or Associate Professor of Developmental Psychology

1000scholars; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Life insurance

Summer teaching pay

Professional development funds

Moving expenses covered

Job summary

Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor of Developmental Psychology to begin Fall 2027. The 9-month, tenure-track/tenured position emphasizes building an independent, externally funded research program and teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

The candidate will mentor students, pursue external funding, contribute to program development, and collaborate across disciplines, with a strong emphasis on

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Developmental Psychology or related field; ABD considered but must have doctorate before appointment.
• Associate rank requires demonstrated record of research, teaching, and service.
• Tenure requires approval by Texas A&M University System Board of Regents.
• Strong potential for peer-reviewed publications and external funding; bilingual/multilingual, cognitive, language, or social-emotional development expertise preferred.
• Face-to-face on-campus attendance required.

Responsibilities

• Establish an independent, externally funded research program in Developmental Psychology leading to publications.
• Apply for external grants (research, infrastructure, training, programmatic, etc.).
• Contribute to psychology programs; mentor undergraduate and graduate students on research and projects.
• Teach undergraduate- and graduate-level psychology courses as needed.
• Support recruitment, curriculum development, accreditation, and departmental service.
• Collaborate with partners on interdisciplinary research and projects.
• Serve on departmental, college, university, professional, and community committees.

Skills

Bilingual/multilingual research

Grant/funding experience

Mentoring undergrad/grad students

Teaching undergrad/grad courses

Education

Doctorate in Developmental Psychology or related field

Job description

Assistant or Associate Professor of Developmental Psychology

Texas A&M International University (TAMIU), a member of the Texas A&M University System, welcomes applicants for an Assistant or Associate Professor of Developmental Psychology to begin Fall 2027.

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 9-month tenure-track or tenured Assistant or Associate Professor position in Developmental Psychology. A reduced teaching load may support research development. Primary duties will include establishing an independent, preferably externally funded, research program in Developmental Psychology that leads to publications in peer-reviewed academic journals; applying for external grants (research, infrastructure, training, and programmatic, etc.); contributing to psychology programs; and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students on research and projects. Duties also include teaching both undergraduate- and graduate-level psychology courses as needed; supporting recruitment, curriculum development, accreditation, and departmental service; and collaborating with partners on interdisciplinary research and projects. Duties also include serving on departmental, college, university, professional, and community committees. This position requires face-to-face interactions through a regular on-campus attendance schedule. This position requires face-to-face interactions through a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.

The department is multidisciplinary as it includes degrees in psychology and communication. Psychology faculty are highly productive researchers and have unique research labs to support their work. Our community and department offer extensive opportunities for bilingual and multicultural research.

Agency

Texas A&M International University

Department

Dept, Psychology & Communication

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Laredo, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Required Qualifications

The successful candidate must hold a earned doctorate in Developmental Psychology or a related field. ABD candidates will be considered but must have earned the doctorate before appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor. Candidates for the Associate Professor rank must hold a record of research, teaching, and service that meets TAMIU's standards for that rank. Appointment with tenure is contingent on approval by the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents. We strongly encourage candidates with a record of, or potential for, peer-reviewed publications and external funding and the ability to strengthen our psychology programs. We prefer research expertise in bilingual/multilingual, cognitive, language, or social-emotional developmental.

Benefits and Package

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.
• Moving expenses are covered in whole or in part by the university.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Security and Background Check

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.