Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology (2 positions to be filled)

Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology (2 positions to be filled)

202600102F

Assistant Professor

Exempt

Commensurate with education and experience.

Full-Time Tenure Track

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Dept of Psychology and Philosophy

08/04/2026

https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/47953

Dr. Jaime Anderson

Search Committee Chair
Box 2447
Huntsville, TX 77341

936-294-4745

jla068@shsu.edu

The Department of Psychology and Philosophy in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Sam Houston State University invites applications to fill a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in its APA-accredited doctoral program in Clinical Psychology to begin in the Fall 2027 semester.

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.

Applicants must have expertise in clinical psychology, a doctoral degree from an American Psychological Association (APA) or Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) 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.

• Letter of interest describing alignment 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§ Note. 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 18, 2027• 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 note: References provided in the References section of the application will receive an automated email reference request when the application is submitted.

The search committee will begin reviewing completed applications on October 1, 2026 and will continue to review applications until the position is filled. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

Please feel free to contact the search Chair, Dr. Jaime Anderson, at jla068@shsu.edu or 936-294-4745 if you have questions about the position.

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.

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