"Assistant Professor of Psychology"

Job Details

New Mexico Highlands University is accepting applications for a nine month, tenure-track position in Clinical/Counseling Psychology beginning in August 2026.

Target Starting Salary: $60-65,000 (Assistant); $70-75,000 (Associate) – depending on experience

—Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate and graduate courses in clinical psychology, ethics, IQ assessment, personality assessment, evidence-based and empirically supported individual and group clinical skills training, practicum, and other assigned courses within the prescribed curriculum.

—This position will include heavy involvement in the cognitive-behaviorally oriented graduate Clinical Psychology/Counseling Masters program with potential roles as Practicum Coordinator and Graduate Coordinator. Additionally, this position will be vital in overseeing and maintaining the department’s accreditation for the Clinical Psychology/Counseling degree. Payment for license/renewal of license and Continuing Education credits are covered by university funding.

—Applicants must be licensed or be able to be licensed as a Clinical Psychologist in the state of New Mexico within one year of hiring date.

—This position will be based at NMHU’s main campus in Las Vegas, NM.

—This position will include research mentoring of Psychology graduate students.

—This position will include academic advising of undergraduate and graduate students.

—This position will require development of a psychology research laboratory and an active research program.

—This position will include service to the university and department.

The College of Arts and Sciences, housed within a Hispanic Serving Institution, is dedicated to creating a climate of engagement, diversity and inclusion, and providing pathways for students from under-represented groups to pursue Psychology careers. All applicants should have a demonstrated willingness to work collaboratively with faculty from a wide range of disciplines, cultures, and academic backgrounds and to advise and teach an undergraduate and graduate student body that is diverse with respect to socio-economic status, culture, and career path.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Faculty contractual duties include, but are not limited to:

• Teaching (teaching load of 24 credit hours per academic year);
• May be assigned to teach evening and/or Saturday classes, courses via Zoom, and/or develop and teach online synchronous or asynchronous courses;
• Holding office hours as required;
• Developing a research laboratory and an active research program in psychology;
• Advising students on academic and vocational curricula;
• Directing student research (including theses, independent study, etc.);
• Participating in the review of non-thesis track written portfolios and the administration of clinical oral exams;
• Participating as a departmental and program representative on standing and ad-hoc committees;
• Attending psychology department faculty meetings;
• Serving as a liaison to clinical practicum opportunities and supervisors within the community;
• May supervise graduate assistants or work study students;
• Maintaining regular attendance;
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION: Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, or related field (ABD will be considered).

• EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: ·

• Evidence of teaching excellence/potential; ·
• Evidence of research excellence/potential.

Preferred: Experience as a clinical supervisor; Evidence of research publications and grant funding; Experience with Distance and Technology Education delivery systems.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Clinical skills and experience;
• Skill and expertise in the classroom;
• Ability to use technology and/or strategies to enhance pedagogy;
• Ability to work effectively with a culturally-diverse student body.