Tenure-Track Developmental Psychology Professor

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

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