"Open Rank Clinical Psychologist (Asst/Assoc) in Psychological Science/College of Liberal Arts"

We seek applicants who are dedicated to serving The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's student body as a tenured/tenure-track position (Assistant or Associate rank) in the area of Clinical Psychology, beginning in the 2026-2027 academic year. We are interested in experts in any area of clinical psychology, including neuropsychology. The department offers a PhD program in clinical psychology that uses a scientist-practitioner model, an MA program in clinical and experimental psychology, and a major in psychology. The department trains students at its Psychology Clinic, which offers both in-house clinical practicum training and research space for students and faculty.

The candidate will be a core faculty member in the clinical Ph.D. program which has been granted accreditation on contingency by the American Psychological Association. The successful candidate will also be expected to maintain an active program of research, seek extramural research funding, teach graduate level courses in the PhD program (https://www.utrgv.edu/cla/academic-programs/clinical-pyschology-phd-program/index.htm), mentor graduate students in the PhD program in clinical psychology, and serve as a clinical supervisor to students.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter specifying the position and rank for which they are applying, a curriculum vita, list of three references, a research and teaching statement, and three representative publications (upload under ‘Additional Document'). Applications should be submitted online at https://careers.utrgv.edu/. The deadline for applications is December 1st, 2025. Questions about the positions can be sent to Dr. Arthur Cantos, Director of Clinical Training, Ph.D. program, (arthur.cantos@utrgv.edu) or Dr. Perry Fuchs (perry.fuchs@utrgv.edu), Chair, Department of Psychological Science.

UTRGV faculty are expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to student success and to advancing the university, college, and program missions, as well as a commitment to UTRGV's vision, mission and core priorities (https://www.utrgv.edu/strategic-plan/).

About UTRGV: UTRGV serves the Rio Grande Valley and beyond via an innovative and unique multicultural education dedicated to student access and success. By championing leading research, healthcare, and application of university discoveries, we support sustainable development, community engagement, and well-being. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) is committed to building and sustaining a highly qualified and talented faculty to pursue excellence in everything that we do, including teaching, research, and service.

Drawing on our unique identity as the leading Hispanic-Serving Institution in a bilingual and bicultural environment, UTRGV will promote student access and success by building from strength in education and creating a vibrant campus experience. By 2027, we will accelerate transformation in the Rio Grande Valley and beyond by driving meaningful advancements in research and creative works, expanding access to high-quality and affordable healthcare, and fostering authentic community engagement and integration.

UTRGV is a distributed campus, one university spanning four counties and multiple locations. Our purpose is to be a university for the entire Rio Grande Valley and beyond. Over 91% of the students enrolled at UTRGV identify as Hispanic, making UTRGV one of the top 3 universities with the highest percentage of Hispanic students. For additional information, please visit https://www.utrgv.edu/index.htm.

Department/College Background: The Clinical Psychology PhD program is housed under the Department of Psychological Science in the College of Liberal Arts. At the undergraduate level, the UTRGV Department of Psychological Science offers a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Psychology. At the graduate level, we offer a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Clinical Psychology, a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Experimental Psychology, and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Clinical Psychology.

The College of Liberal Arts is the university's largest college. We are proud to serve nearly 7,000 students with the support of more than 300 full-time faculty members across 12 departments. With over 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, the College of Liberal Arts is a vibrant community where students and faculty collaborate to reach new levels of excellence in teaching, research, and professional innovation.

Minimum Qualifications: Assistant Professor: Applicants must have an earned doctorate in psychology from an APA-accredited doctoral program. ABDs will be considered but applicant must have an earned doctorate in psychology by August 31, 2026. Applicants must present evidence of active research that includes publications in peer-reviewed journals; potential to effectively teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels; potential to supervise and mentor clinical and research activities of students; potential to maintain active programmatic research, and potential to obtain external grant funding. Candidates for a tenured appointment must be currently tenured at their current institution.

To be eligible for the rank of Associate: Beyond the above requirements, requirements include a demonstrated ability to independently conduct programmatic research activities that meet the departmental and institutional requirements for the rank of associate professor; and a high degree of teaching proficiency and commitment to professional service. Applicants must be licensed or licensed eligible in Texas.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications: Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from an APA-accredited doctoral program (or be ABD with the expectation of holding a doctorate before the position start date) and APA-accredited predoctoral internship.

Preferred Qualification: Experience teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level. Experience as a faculty member in an APA-accredited doctoral program in clinical psychology. Experience supervising graduate level research. Experience obtaining grant funding. Research with Hispanic/Latino populations. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Salary: Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience. License or Certification Required?: No. Number of Vacancies: 1. Desired Start Date: 09/01/2026.

EEO Statement: It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.