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Job Title: Assistant or Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology Department: Department of Psychology and Counseling
The Department of Psychology and Counseling at the University of Texas at Tyler invites qualified applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology position commencing January or August 2025.
ASSISTANT or ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR of CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Doctorate in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an APA-accredited degree program and APA internship with license-eligibility in Texas. Candidates should also provide evidence of strong research and interpersonal skills and a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring graduate students. We especially seek candidates interested in joining a department with a Ph.D. program in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in underserved populations. Our program focuses on geropsychology, veteran’s issues, and rural mental health. As a relatively new PhD program, our clinical psychology PhD program recently received contingent accreditation from APA in health service psychology. We are seeking a faculty member with expertise in clinical neuropsychology and geropsychology, broadly applied.
In addition to campus and department resources, UT Tyler has a funded community-based research center, the Memory and Assessment Research Center (MARC) that is partnered with the Alzheimer’s Alliance facility and provides ample clinical access and research data in the area of neuropsychology, geropsychology, and dementia. The new faculty member will provide oversight and supervision for clinical and research activities at the MARC. Experience working with diverse populations is highly desirable. Current faculty research can be found at https://www.uttyler.edu/academics/colleges-schools/education-psychology/departments/psychology-counseling/research/. Candidates will mentor graduate students in dissertation research, pursue external funding opportunities, and must meet UT Tyler requirements for the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are welcome.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Preference will be given to those with training and experience with evidence-based assessment methods, clinical neuropsychology/geropsychology, a record of research and scholarship, including external funding, and graduate teaching experience.
RESPONSIBILTIES: Duties and responsibilities include: (1) teach graduate clinical psychology content and applied clinical courses in area of expertise, supervise practicum students, mentor student thesis and dissertation research; (2) obtain external funding to support research, training, and service activities; (3) develop a strong record of scholarship through empirical studies, and refereed publications; (4) provide service to the field and profession at local, state, or national levels, and participate collaboratively in program, department, college, and university governance. Exceptionally qualified candidates may be eligible for significant University of Texas System Rising STARs startup funding.
SALARY: The salary range is competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT: Positions will commence either January or August, 2025.
REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS: Candidates should electronically submit:
- a cover letter addressing teaching and research interests, professional experience, and strengths relative to the qualifications and responsibilities cited above,
- current curriculum vitae;
- at least three original letters of recommendation,
- copies of recent teaching evaluations (if applicable)
- copies of recent scholarship, and
- copies of all academic transcripts to:
All of these employment application documents must be combined into one PDF or Word document prior to uploading. Website for applications: https://www.uttyler.edu/careers/prospective-applicants/
Other correspondence about the position may be sent to Dr. Dennis Combs, CLP Search Chair, at dcombs@uttyler.edu
CLOSING DATE: Screening of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
About The University of Texas at Tyler The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 13 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls approximately 10,000 students and consists of eight colleges and schools. UT Tyler is designated as an R2 doctoral research university by the Carnegie Foundation. Our beautiful Tyler campus features more than 200 acres nestled along a lake and surrounded by thick pine and oak forests, providing a picturesque location for study and recreation. We also offer instructional sites at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler and in Palestine, Longview, and Houston. With more than 80 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs offered, UT Tyler provides a wealth of learning opportunities and dynamic programs. For more information, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/about/.
About The Department of Psychology and Counseling
The department has a vibrant undergraduate program offering both a B. S. and B. A. psychology degree with an enrollment of 400 undergraduate students. We also have three graduate master’s-level degree programs in Clinical Psychology, Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CACREP), and School Counseling in addition to the PhD program in clinical psychology. Total graduate student enrollment across all programs is 180 students. We have 18 faculty members and 4 support staff in the department across disciplines.
EEO/AA Statement The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.
To apply for this job email your details to lspeed@uttyler.edu