Assistant Professor - Psychology & Special Education

Texas A&M University System; Commerce (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

East Texas A&M University is seeking a Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Clinical Psychology to help launch a new PsyD in Clinical/School Psychology, starting Fall 2027. The role combines building a doctoral program with teaching and research in a student-centered, R2 university setting.

The candidate will contribute to developing the PsyD, teach graduate courses, mentor students, and establish an independent research program while benefiting from reduced teaching load in the first year and

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology (Ph.D. or PsyD) before Fall 2027.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with a team.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Commitment to high-quality teaching.

Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain a productive research program leading to peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations.
• Mentor and engage graduate and undergraduate students in research.
• Provide teaching excellence to graduate students in Clinical Psychology.
• Teach Clinical Psychology courses including Psychopathology, Diagnosis, and Personality at the graduate level.
• Prepare syllabi and update course materials; develop curriculum.
• Collaborate with faculty to implement departmental programs and provide service to the department and university.
• Maintain knowledge of evidence-based assessment and intervention research and online teaching.

Education

Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology

Tools

None

Job description

Job Title

Assistant Professor - Psychology & Special Education

Agency

East Texas A&M University

Department

Psychology & Special Ed

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Commerce, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

SUMMARY

Are you a clinician-scholar who wants to shape a doctoral program from the ground up? East Texas A&M University is developing a new PsyD in Clinical/School Psychology, and we invite applications for a Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Clinical Psychology to help lead the way. The position begins Fall 2027.

As a student-ready Doctoral University classified as R2: High Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification, East Texas A&M offers the resources of a research institution alongside a genuine commitment to student success. The Department of Psychology and Special Education is growing, and this is a rare opportunity to join at a pivotal moment, when your ideas can influence curriculum, training philosophy, and program culture for years to come.

The successful candidate will teach and conduct research in our established Master of Science in Clinical Psychology program, preparing students to deliver evidence-based assessment and intervention. You will also play a central role in developing and delivering the forthcoming PsyD, with opportunities to teach other graduate courses across the department. Alongside teaching, you will build an impactful research program and contribute meaningful service to the department, university, and profession.

To help you launch your research program, we offer private lab space, a dedicated graduate research assistant, and a reduced teaching load during your first year, giving you the time and support to establish your lab and get your scholarship off to a strong start.

We are seeking a dedicated scholar and educator who is excited about graduate training, committed to evidence-based practice, and motivated by the opportunity to build something new.

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In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and sustain a productive research program leading to peer reviewed publications, conference presentations, and other scholarly contributions;
• Mentor and engage both graduate and undergraduate students in research
• Provide teaching excellence to graduate students in Clinical Psychology;
• Teach courses Clinical Psychology, including Psychopathology and Diagnosis, Personality Psychology, Assessment, and others at the graduate level;
• Prepare syllabi;
• Update course materials;
• Develop curriculum;
• Work collaboratively with faculty and staff to implement departmental programs;
• Provide service to the department, college, university and public schools, and community;
• Maintain knowledge and stay abreast of evidence-based assessment and intervention research, and technological applications in the classroom, including online teaching.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or PsyD) in Clinical Psychology (or closely related field) prior to Fall 2027.
• Experience / Knowledge / Skills: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a team of professionals. Good written and oral communication skills. Commitment to high quality teaching.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a team of professionals. Good written and oral communication skills. Commitment to high quality teaching.
• Ability to: Ability to interact with students, staff, and faculty in a professional, collegial, and collaborative manner.
• Licensing/Professional Certifications: N/A
• Physical Requirements: N/A
• Other Requirements: Ability to work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends. Ability to travel.

PREFERRED EDUCATION / SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE

• Licensed (or license eligible) as a psychologist in the state of Texas.
• Experience mentoring graduate and/or undergraduate students in research.
• University teaching experience, including at the graduate level. Online teaching experience.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to curriculum development in clinic psychology.

SUPERVISION OF OTHERS

NA

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