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This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Position TitleAssociate/Full Professor of Psychology/Clinical Director (MA Clinical Psychology)Requisition201900092FRankAssociate or Full ProfessorFLSA statusExemptHiring Salary

Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Position CategoryPosition TypeFull-Time Tenure TrackCollegeCollege of Humanities and Social SciencesDepartmentDept of Psychology and PhilosophyQuicklinkhttp://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/23179 Refer Applicants To

Contact NameJeffrey AnastasiTitle

Search Committee Chair
PO Box 2447
Huntsville, TX 77341

Contact Phone936-294-3049Contact Emailjsa001@shsu.edu Position Details

Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job

Academic
•Teach 4 courses per academic year
•Maintain an active research program in the candidate’s area of expertise
•Mentor graduate students in your area of research expertise
•Identify and initiate curricular innovations/changes
•Develop the program, as appropriate, to grow and adapt to changes in the field
•Maintain and evolve policies that ensure student success
Administrative
•Supervise the implementation of the curriculum for the MA program
•Develop, oversee, and supervise practicum/field placements of students
•Monitor student progress in the program and support recruitment and enrollment efforts
•Collaborate with both the college and university on marketing, recruitment, and admissions
•Prepare administrative reports
•Manage requirements and relationships with accrediting bodies and internal partners
•Engage in department, college, and university service

Educational Requirements for the Position

Candidates should have a doctoral degree in psychology from an accredited university and must be either licensed or license-eligible as a psychologist in Texas.

Experience Required for the Position

Candidates must possess tenure or have spent at least 5 years in a tenure-track position at an accredited institution.

Other Requirements for the Position

We are particularly interested in a colleague who has at least 5 years of clinical experience, has administrative experience such as supervising clinical/practica placements, has a sustained research agenda, and has the capacity to lead the program during changes to Texas licensure requirements.

Special Instructions Summary

The application requires the following materials:
•A cover letter that addresses the applicant’s academic and administrative experience
•A curriculum vitae
•A diversity statement that addresses the following questions, keeping in mind the student makeup of SHSU: 1) 50% of students are first generation, 2) 60% are classified as “at risk,” and 3) 80% of students work while pursuing a degree. https://www.shsu.edu/about/images/2017_SHSU_KatFacts_f.pdf
oHow do you define inclusion/diversity/pluralism?
oHow do you work with a diverse student body?
oHow do you incorporate diversity into your administrative approach?
•Three letters of recommendation (upload a place holder to letter of recommendation field stating who will be writing the letter of recommendation).
•Contact information for 5 references, three of whom may include your letter of recommendation writers. Additional references will not be contacted until the applicant has given approval.
•Transcripts for all graduate education. Applicants may submit unofficial transcripts for initial screening; however, official undergraduate and graduate transcripts documenting all academic coursework are required prior to hiring.
•Review of applications will begin December 1, 2019 and will continue until the position is filled.
Additional application materials may be requested throughout the consideration process.

Please note: References provided in the References section of the application will receive an automated email reference request at the time the application is submitted.

Open Until FilledYes EEO Statement

EEO Statement

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Plan 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, or gender identity. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code 51.215.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you learn about this position?
   • The Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Diverse Issues in Higher Education
   • HBCU Connect - Historically Black Colleges and Universities
   • HACU - Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities
   • The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education
   • Association for Women in Science
   • TWC - Work in Texas
   • Inside Higher Ed
   • Higher Ed Jobs
   • HERC - Higher Education Recruitment Consortium
   • SHSU Website
   • SHSU Employee
   • Other
2. If your response to the question above was "Other" please indicate from what source.

   (Open Ended Question)

Candidate DocumentsRequired Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae (Faculty)
3. Diversity & Inclusion Statement
4. Letter of Recommendation 1
5. Letter of Recommendation 2
6. Letter of Recommendation 3
7. Reference Contact Information
8. Transcripts

Optional Documents