Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice (Clinical and/or Counseling Psychology)
Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice
Clinical and/or Counseling Psychology
Psychological Sciences
Requisition #: 42384BR
About the University:
Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.
Referred to as the “Hub City” because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock’s Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.
About the College:
Founded in 1925 as one of the university's four original colleges, the College of Arts & Sciences is comprised of 15 departments, offering a wide variety of courses and programs in the humanities, social and behavioral sciences, mathematics, physical sciences, and natural sciences. The College has more than 10,000 students enrolled representing more than a quarter of the overall Texas Tech University student population while maintaining a 22:1 student to faculty ratio.
About the Department/School/Area:
Texas Tech University’s Department of Psychological Sciences (http://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/) has doctoral programs in Clinical Psychology (APA accredited), Counseling Psychology (APA accredited), Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience, Human Factors Psychology (HFES accredited), and Social Psychology. We currently have 30 full‐time tenured and tenure‐track faculty members, 5 full‐time teaching‐track faculty members, 125+ graduate students, 1,500+ undergraduate majors, our own building with office, laboratory, and classroom space, and a newly renovated Psychology Clinic. Faculty have an excellent track record of applying for and obtaining external research funding. Our research programs encompass departmental, campus, community, and national/international collaborations. We have effective working relationships with faculty across campus, Texas Tech Health Sciences Center, large area hospitals, numerous clinics and psychological-service agencies, and other multidisciplinary groups in the region.
Position Description:
The Department of Psychological Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, Assistant OR Associate Professor of Practice in clinical and/or counseling psychology to begin September 1, 2026. To be eligible for the rank of Associate Professor of Practice, applicants should have exceptional backgrounds and achievement in educational, business, government, or other professional practice, supported by evidence of the level of experience and/or education. Salary is commensurate with that of tenure-track faculty, with potential for summer teaching and supervision. Post-doctoral training is not required though post-doctoral supervision may be arranged.
Major/Essential Functions:
At Texas Tech University, the Professor of Practice title is used to recruit individuals with exceptional backgrounds and achievements in academic, business, government, or other professional practice. Primary responsibilities normally will be to teach in an area of expertise, mentor students in professional and career preparation, and liaise with professional contacts and entities on behalf of the department or program.
In line with TTU’s strategic priorities to engage and empower a dynamic student body, enable innovative research and creative activities, and transform lives and communities through outreach and engaged scholarship, applicants should have experience working with a breadth of student populations at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels within individual or across the areas of teaching, research/creative activity, and service.
As a faculty member in the Department of Psychological Sciences, you will be expected to:
- Contribute to the teaching mission of the department;
- Provide service to the department, college, university, and profession;
- Serve as the Assistant Director of the Texas Tech Psychology Clinic;
- Maintain licensure as a psychologist in the state of Texas, or acquire such licensure within 3 years of hire.
Required Qualifications:
- A doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) in Clinical, Counseling, or School Psychology (or combined programs, e.g., clinical/school) from an APA- or CPA-accredited doctoral program by the start date.
Preferred Qualifications:
In addition to the required qualifications, individuals with the following preferred qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply:
- Experience teaching undergraduate or graduate level psychology courses.
- Training or experience in providing clinical supervision to trainees.
- Clinical experience providing psychological assessments.
- Clinical experience in crisis services/consultation related to risk and mandated reporting.
Safety Information:
Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please include the following documents in your application:
- Curriculum vitae, including information about APA- or CPA-accreditation of doctoral program.
- Cover letter addressing how you fit the position and its preferred qualifications, including, if applicable, support for consideration of appointment at the rank of Associate Professor of Practice.
- Statement of teaching philosophy and effectiveness.
- Contact information for 3 individuals who will be asked to provide letters/statements of recommendation.
Please submit all application materials by the Search closing date December 1, 2025.
Questions about this position should be directed to Dr. Megan Thoen, Search Committee Chair at [email protected]. If you need assistance with the application process, contact Human Resources, Talent Acquisition at [email protected] or 806-742-3851.
Application Process
The deadline to submit applications is on December 1, 2025.
To ensure full consideration, please complete an online application at: https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/Home/Home?partnerid=25898&siteid=5637#jobDetails=897757_5637
Requisition # 42384BR
