Assistant/Associate Professor of Clinical/Counseling Psychology

Job Description

The Department of Psychology and Sociology, at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, invites applications for two full-time (9-month), tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professors in Clinical or Counseling Psychology positions beginning Fall of 2026. The Psychology programs are among the largest in the College of Liberal Arts, with approximately 500 majors, 100 minors, and 40 graduate students.

We seek applicants with a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology or Counseling Psychology expected to be conferred by the time of appointment. Applicants must be licensed or license-eligible as a psychologist in Texas. Priority will be given to candidates with research and clinical interests in forensic psychology; however, candidates with other clinical research interest are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will be expected to teach clinical psychology courses at the undergraduate and master’s level, which may include courses in psychological assessment, psychopathology, and psychotherapy. There may also be opportunities to develop courses in their area of specialization. Tenure-track faculty carry a standard 3-3 teaching load.

TAMU-CC is an R2 University, and the department has an increasing focus on research. We seek candidates with a record of (or potential for) research productivity, a research agenda aligned with TAMU-CC and the community, and an interest in pursuing external funding. The successful candidate’s research activities will include mentoring student research and supervising master’s thesis students in our Clinical Psychology MA program. Individuals considered for this position will also be expected to provide clinical supervision to master’s level students, and actively engage in service to the department, college, university, and profession. The successful candidate should have an understanding of multicultural issues and relevant experience in their applications to pedagogy and clinical practice.

TAMU-CC is a vibrant, Hispanic and Minority Serving Doctoral Research Institution that proudly provides a solid academic reputation, renowned faculty, and highly rated degree programs since 1947. The University has a heritage of teaching excellence with innovation in research and community engagement as part of the distinguished Texas A&M System. It is the only university in the nation located on its own island, at the heart of the Texas Gulf Coast. With palm tree lined pathways throughout the campus, nearby natural wetlands, a scenic hike-and-bike trail and pristine views of the beach and bay, TAMU-CC is a first-choice institution.

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Required Qualifications:

• Earned Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, or School Psychology from an APA or CPA accredited program. Advanced ABD will be considered; a degree must be conferred by the time of appointment.

• License-eligible as a psychologist in the state of Texas at the time of appointment.

• To be considered for Associate Professor rank, a minimum of five years of experience at the assistant professor or comparable rank is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Licensed as a psychologist, preferably in the state of Texas.

• Clinical experience or research focused on forensic psychology or justice-involved populations.

• Experience and/or ability to effectively develop and teach clinical psychology courses at the master’s and undergraduate level.

• A record of, or potential for, research productivity and a research agenda suited to TAMU-CC.

• Interest and/or experience in seeking external funding for research.

• A record of mentoring students in research.