Assistant Professor of Psychology (Clinical Psychology)

202100118F

Assistant Professor

Exempt

Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Full-Time Tenure Track

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Dept of Psychology and Philosophy

09/28/2021

https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/28900

Drs. Craig Henderson and Shelley Riggs

Search Committee Chair
Box 2447
Huntsville, TX 77341

936-294-1174

ceh003@shsu.edu and sxr142@shsu.edu

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Sam Houston State University is strongly committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that empowers all employees to reach their full potential. All members of the academic community share a responsibility for developing and maintaining an environment in which differences are valued and inclusiveness is practiced. The college welcomes applications from those who will contribute to the diversity of our community. The department seeks applicants with interests and expertise in clinical psychology to contribute to its graduate and undergraduate programs. Duties will include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses as needed (e.g., multicultural psychology, experimental design, ethics, practicum, other clinically-related courses); developing a productive research program and mentoring undergraduate and Masters students; and serving on the Masters Psychology Programs Committee. Candidates must be committed to a student-centered approach and have a passion for teaching and mentoring a diverse student population.

Candidates should have a Doctoral degree from an APA-accredited Psychology program and must be eligible for licensure in the State of Texas. Applications from individuals who are ABD will be considered, but the Doctoral degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.

The Department of Psychology and Philosophy in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Sam Houston State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Clinical Psychology to work with the Masters programs beginning in the Fall of 2022.

Sam Houston State University is located in Huntsville, Texas, in the beautiful piney woods of East Texas approximately one hour north of the ethnically and culturally diverse Houston metropolitan area. SHSU is classified as a “Doctoral/Professional University” by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education. Sam Houston State University is seeking culturally and academically diverse faculty committed to fostering a lifelong learning environment.

The application will require the following materials:
• Letter of interest describing alignment with the duties outlined above
• Statement of teaching interests and philosophy
• Statement of research interests
• Statement of diversity and inclusion, specifically addressing qualifications and strategies for engaging all students at SHSU https://www.shsu.edu/dept/institutional-effectiveness/fbenrollment (view enrollment demographic information)
• Full curriculum vita
• Up to two representative publications (one if you are ABD)
• Three letters of recommendation. For ABD applicants, one letter must be from your dissertation director confirming that the Ph.D. requirements will be met by August 1, 2022.
• 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.

Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Direct inquiries to: Craig Henderson, Ph.D. and Shelley Riggs, Ph.D., Search Committee Chair Co-Chairs, ceh003@shsu.edu and sxr142@shsu.edu

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