Job Description

Job TitleAssistant/Full Professor of Clinical Psychology

Agency

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department

College Of Liberal Arts

Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate

Job LocationCorpus Christi, Texas

Job TypeFaculty

Job Description

The Department of Psychology and Sociology, at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, invites applications for a full-time (9-month), tenure-track position in Clinical Psychology beginning Fall of 2027. Faculty rank and tenure status will be determined upon review of qualifications. The department offers a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology in both traditional and fully online formats, as well as a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology. We are seeking Full Professor candidates with doctoral-level program experience, as we are considering the development of a PhD in Clinical Psychology. The Psychology programs are among the largest in the College of Liberal Arts, with approximately 500 majors, 100 minors, and 40 graduate students.

We seek applicants with a Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology expected to be conferred by the start of the appointment. Applicants must be licensed or license eligible as a psychologist in Texas. Priority will be given to candidates with research experience in clinical psychology. Successful candidates will be expected to teach clinical psychology courses at the undergraduate and master’s level, which may include courses in psychological assessment, psychopathology, and psychotherapy. There may also be opportunities to develop courses in their area of specialization. Tenure-track faculty carry a standard 3-3 teaching load.

TAMU-CC is an R2 University, and the department has an increasing focus on research. We seek candidates with a record of (or potential for) research productivity, and an interest in pursuing external funding. The successful candidate’s research activities will include mentoring student research and supervising master’s thesis students in our Clinical Psychology MA program. Individuals considered for this position will also be expected to provide clinical supervision to master’s level students, and actively engage in service to the department, college, university, and profession. The successful candidate should have an understanding of multifaceted issues and relevant experience in their applications to pedagogy and clinical practice.

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a vibrant, Hispanic and Minority Serving R2 Doctoral Research Institution that proudly provides a solid academic reputation, renowned faculty, and highly rated degree programs since 1947. The University has a heritage of teaching excellence with innovation in research and community engagement as part of the distinguished Texas A&M System. It is the only university in the nation located on its own island, at the heart of the Texas Gulf Coast. With palm tree lined pathways throughout the campus, nearby natural wetlands, a scenic hike-and-bike trail and pristine views of the beach and bay, TAMU-CC is a first-choice institution.

For more information on our programs visit our website at: https://www.tamucc.edu/liberal-arts/departments/psychology-sociology/index.php

Required Qualifications:

Assistant Rank:

• Earned Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology or Counseling Psychology from an APA or CPA accredited program. Advanced ABD will be considered; a degree must be conferred by the time of appointment.
• Be license eligible as a psychologist in the state of Texas at the time of appointment.

Full Professor Rank:

• Earned Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology or Counseling Psychology from an APA or CPA accredited program.
• Be license eligible as a psychologist in the state of Texas at the time of appointment.
• To be considered for the Full Professor rank, a minimum of ten (10) years of full-time university faculty experience with a minimum of four (4) years of experience at the associate rank or comparable rank is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Licensed as a psychologist, preferably in the state of Texas.
• Independent Clinical experience or research focused in Clinical Psychology.
• Experience and/or ability to teach/develop courses at the master’s and undergraduate level.
• A record of, or potential for, research productivity and a clear research agenda.
• Interest and/or experience in seeking external funding for research.
• A record of mentoring students in research and supervising clinical students.

TO APPLY: https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/careers

All required documentation must be submitted to be considered for the position.

A complete application will include:

• A letter of application addressing the qualifications listed and relevant professional experience.
• A curriculum vitae.
• Unofficial transcripts of graduate coursework.
• A two-to-three-page statement summarizing the candidate’s teaching experience and effectiveness.
• A two-to-three-page statement summarizing the candidate’s recent research activities, as well as research plans for the near future.
• Contact information for three professional references including name, address, title, telephone number, and email address.

The job posting will remain open until a finalist has been selected. Application reviews will begin on October 6, 2026.

Questions about the position should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Miguel Moreno, at 361-825-2205 or miguel.moreno@tamucc.edu.

NOTE: Employment may be impacted by the Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025 and the moratorium issued by Texas Governor Abbott on January 27, 2026.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.