Assistant Professor of Psychology
Job Title: Assistant Professor of Psychology Position Number: 977412 Department: Psychology Salary: commensurate with qualifications Job Summary/Description: The Department of Psychology at Angelo State University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Counseling Psychology for a 9-month position beginning August 2025. The Counseling Psychology program currently has an established Master of Science in Counseling Psychology (M.S.), and a Doctor of Psychology in Counseling Psychology (Psy.D.) program, which was established in 2022. We are seeking applicants qualified to teach doctoral-level graduate courses in counseling psychology, with an emphasis on a practitioner-scientist model of training. We are searching for applicants who have strong competency in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other empirically supported models of treatment. Areas of research and specialization are open within the broad domains of counseling, clinical, or school psychology. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this position and join a program already represented by a diverse group of faculty members with an array of research interests. We especially encourage applicants who have been in practice and are interested in joining academia. Applicants who are ABD will be considered if the degree can be completed within the first year of appointment. Employment begins no later than August 2025. Typical Duties/Job Duties: Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses and graduate courses in the Counseling Psychology M.S. and Psy.D. programs. The majority of courses for these programs are face-to-face classes, requiring in-person performance of job duties in San Angelo, TX. The candidate will display evidence of a commitment to science-based practice and teaching, and to training practitioners in empirically supported treatments. Other responsibilities include providing student mentorship, including the direction of theses and dissertations; conducting research in areas of the candidates interests; advising students; providing service to the Counseling Psychology program, the department, and the university; and assisting with accreditation processes, including APA accreditation for the Psy.D. program. Applicants must be able and willing to teach graduate courses in the afternoon and evening. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Applicants should have the necessary skills, expertise, and interest in graduate-level teaching in clinical/counseling psychology, as well as expertise in science-based practices and the training of practitioners in empirically supported treatments. Applicants should have the ability to provide training and supervision related to the clinical/counseling skills needed for student practitioners desiring to become licensed professional counselors, licensed psychological associates, or licensed psychologists. Applicants should have the interest and expertise in conducting research related to the field of counseling psychology, and the passion and ability to guide undergraduate and graduate student research. Minimum Qualifications: A doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or School Psychology, from an accredited psychology program. ABD will be considered if the doctorate can be completed within the first year of employment. Currently a licensed psychologist (in Texas or another state with the ability to transfer their license to Texas) or eligible to become licensed as a psychologist in Texas within the first three years of hire. A strong record of scholarship or potential for scholarship, and strong teaching and supervisory skills. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with training in a science-based practitioner program, and evidence of a commitment to empirically supported treatments are strongly preferred. EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Angelo State University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to employment opportunities for qualified individuals with disabilities. We are committed to ensuring that a qualified individual with a disability has the same rights and privileges in employment as non-disabled employees. If an accommodation is requested for the job application process, please contact our office at (325) 942-2168 or email us at [email protected]@angelo.edu>. Remote: No Posting Number: F302P Open Date: 12/05/2024 Desired Start Date: 08/18/2025 Open Until Filled: Yes Special Instructions to Applicants: Please upload 3 letters of recommendation under the other section of required documents to apply. Please contact the search committee chair with questions you may have: Dr. Leslie Kelley [email protected]. Apply Job!