Assistant/Associate Professor (Psychology)

Job Description

Job Title: Assistant/Associate Professor (Psychology)

Agency: Prairie View A&M University

Department: Department Of Psychology

Proposed Minimum Salary: Commensurate

Job Location: Prairie View, Texas

Job Type: Faculty

Important Immigration information:

A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee.

In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate

The salary is determined in accordance with the University's compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates' education and experience, within the assigned salary range for this position.

This tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor position will teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in Psychology: Teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in Statistics, Research Methods, Biological Bases of Behavior, etc. Conduct research, apply for grants and publish. Participate in service commitments within the department, college, and university as well as the profession.

Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in Psychology as needed.
• Teach graduate level courses in Biological Bases of Behavior, Child and Adolescent Development, Clinical Psychology, Therapeutic Intervention, and Assessment in Clinical Psychology Ph.D. programs.
• Conduct research, apply for grants and publish.
• Participate in service commitments within the department, college, university, as well as the profession.

Required Education and Experience:

• Ph.D. degree in Psychology.
• One year of college or university teaching for the Assistant Professor rank or five years college or university teaching for the Associate Professor rank.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication, written and technology skills.
• Demonstrate proficiency in written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrate ability for effective teaching and scholarship.
• Demonstrate support of professional organizations in the discipline and have potential for obtaining external funding.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. degree in Psychology with a specialization in Clinical Psychology.
• Successful candidates should be license-eligible or eligible for clinical licensure in the State of Texas.
• Preference will be given to those who can teach various courses, demonstrate ability to publish, have a teaching record, and express interest in mentoring students.

Job Posting Close Date:

Open Until Filled

Required Attachments:

Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either "Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter" on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the "Resume/CV" or Resume/Cover Letter" attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter

Application Submission Guidelines:

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.

The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process.

Background Check Requirements:

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.

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