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.
Educational Requirements for the Position
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).
Experience Required for the Position
The department seeks candidates with scholarly and/or clinical expertise in clinical psychology. The specific area of research is open.
Other Requirements for the Position
- 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.
Special Instructions Summary
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.
Open Until Filled
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About Sam Houston State University
For more than 140 years, Sam Houston State University has been preparing students for meaningful lives of achievement. Its motto, “The measure of a Life is its Service,” resonates among its 21,000 students, eight colleges and well beyond its historical roots through research, creative endeavors, service learning, volunteering and more.
SHSU is an institution whose mission is to provide high quality education, scholarship, and service to students. With over 90 bachelor degrees, 50 master’s, and 11 doctoral programs—including the nation’s first Ph.D. in forensic science, SHSU provides an exceptional college experience for every student: traditional or non-traditional; first generation; international; or online.
Service to self and others is paramount at SHSU and reflected in all university organizations and programs. In fact, the university was named to USA Today’s Top 50 in the U.S. for “commitment to civic engagement and global awareness,” in addition to being classified a “Community Engaged Campus” by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education. This honor, bestowed to only 311 public institutions nationwide, acknowledges the university's significant commitment to service.
Sam Houston State University has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging, although just an hour drive north of Houston.
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.
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Website: https://www.shsu.edu/
Telephone: 936-294-1070
Location: 1905 University Avenue
Huntsville
TX
77340
United States
