Open-Rank Tenure Track Clinical Psychology
TWO OPEN-RANK TENURE TRACK POSITIONS
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY
The Department of Psychology and Philosophy in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Sam Houston State University invites applications to fill two open-rank (Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor) tenure-track positions in its APA-accredited doctoral program in Clinical Psychology to begin in the Fall 2025 semester. The program has maintained a strong emphasis on forensic psychology/training since its inception, which has recently expanded to include a general emphasis option for students with broader interests.
Applicants must have expertise in clinical psychology, a doctoral degree from an APA-accredited clinical, counseling, or school psychology program, and must be eligible for licensure in the State of Texas (applicants who are ABD will be considered, but the doctoral degree must be conferred by the start date of the position).
The department seeks candidates with scholarly and/or clinical expertise in clinical psychology. The specific area of research is open. Particular curricular and research needs include empirically supported treatments for children, adolescents, and adults; child and adolescent assessment; forensic psychology; multicultural psychology; experimental design; biological bases of behavior; and clinical supervision.
Duties will include conducting and supervising research, supervising theses and dissertations, supervising clinical practica, and teaching in the graduate (master’s and doctoral) and undergraduate programs in the department. These positions within the doctoral program are associated with a 2-2 workload. Candidates with demonstrated potential for extramural funding are encouraged to apply. Candidates must be committed to a student-centered approach and have a passion for teaching and mentoring all students at SHSU.
Sam Houston State University is located in Huntsville in the beautiful piney woods of East Texas approximately one hour north of Houston metropolitan area. SHSU is classified as a Doctoral University: High Research Activity institution by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education and a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution.
Interested candidates should apply online at: https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/42741
The application will require the following materials:
- Letter of interest describing alignment the with the clinical psychology program at SHSU
- Statement of research interests
- Statement of teaching interests and philosophy
- Full curriculum vita
- Two representative publications
- Three letters of recommendation.
- For ABD applicants, one letter must be from your dissertation director confirming that your dissertation will be successfully defended, and all PhD requirements will be met by August 25, 2025
- Transcripts for all graduate education (applicants may submit unofficial transcripts for initial screening; however, official undergraduate and graduate transcripts are required for credential review prior to hiring)
- Additional materials may be requested throughout the consideration process.
Please feel free to contact the search Chair, Dr. Craig Henderson, at [email protected] or 936-294-3601 if you have any questions about the position.
The search committee will begin reviewing completed applications on April 4, 2025 and will continue to review applications until the position is filled. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
EEO Statement
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215.
