Assistant Professor/Professor, Clinical/ Health Service Psychology (2 Vacancies)

University of Houston System; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Houston-Clear Lake is hiring for two tenure-track faculty positions in their PsyD program, beginning Fall 2025. Candidates for Assistant Professor and Professor roles are sought, with a focus on teaching excellence and an active research program in Clinical Psychology. Applicants should hold a doctorate in Clinical Psychology and possess relevant licensure, along with qualifications to supervise and mentor students.

Qualifications

• Earned Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from an APA-accredited program.
• Psychology Licensure or license-eligibility.
• Ability to teach graduate-level courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach two classes per semester (Fall and Spring) and supervise Doctoral and Master’s students.
• Establish a research program mentoring graduate students and engaging in scholarly activity.
• Serve in administrative roles such as Program Director.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Supervision of students

Mentoring

Bilingual Skills

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Job description

Department:Psych and Behavioral Health

Salary:

Description:

The University of Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL) invites applications for two tenure-track faculty positions beginning Fall 2025 in the PsyD program (combined Clinical and School Psychology). One position will be at the Assistant Professor level, and the other will be at the Professor level - including Program Director responsibility, within the College of Human Sciences and Humanities. Please note on your cover letter if you are interested in serving as Program Director. The PsyD program, which received accreditation from the American Psychological Association in August 2023, is housed in the Psychological and Behavioral Health Sciences. The selected candidate will also contribute to the Clinical Psychology master’s program. Area of research expertise is open, but consideration will be given to those with a child focus, and/or a focus in behavioral, cognitive behavioral, third-wave cognitive behavior, or health psychology focus.

Priority deadline for applications is May 1, 2025,or until the position is filled.

Duties:

• One Position will serve as Program Director, with release time.
• Teach the equivalent of two classes per semester (Fall and Spring). Candidate hired with Program Director responsibility
  will receive time release.
• Supervise and advise Doctoral and Master’s students, including research supervision of theses and dissertations and
  supervision in the clinic.
• Establish a research program that will include the mentoring of graduate students.
• Engage in research and scholarly activity that produces publications.
• Engage in service to the program, especially service that sustains the program and APA accreditation.
• Engage in other service to the college, university, profession, and/or community.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Earned Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, from APA-accredited program
• Psychology Licensure (Licensed Psychologist, or license-eligibility
• Ability to teach courses at the graduate level that meets the needs of the program
• Ability to mentor undergraduate and graduate students in various domains
• Ability to develop and maintain an active research program.
• Ability to engage in scholarly productivity.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Evidence of potential for teaching excellence across a wide range of psychology courses, particularly with emphasis
  related to practicum, CBT, and health psychology
• Research focus in child, CBT, or health psychology
• Potential for or experience in generating external grant funding
• Prior experience supervising and mentoring students
• Bilingual Skills (especially Spanish)

Required Attachments by Candidate
Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Letters of Recommendation, Research Statement, Unofficial
Transcripts, Teaching Philosophy or Statement

Note:Please combine all supporting documents into one file for attachment to your application. For any questions on this posting, please [e-mail].

The University of Houston System and its universities are an Equal Opportunity Institution.