"Clinical Assistant Professor, Psychology"

Position Details

Position Information

Posting Number 202267

Classification Title

Position Title Clinical Assistant Professor, Psychology

FTE 1.0

FLSA

Salary Commensurate

Job Summary/Basic Function

About This Role:

The Department of Psychology at Lamar University invites applications for a 9-month, non-tenure track Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychology beginning Fall of 2024. Successful candidates will be expected to teach a variety of courses at the undergraduate level (e.g., general psychology, lifespan development) and master’s level (e.g., courses in psychotherapy, assessment, abnormal psychology), develop and teach courses within the candidate’s area of specialization, mentor undergraduate and graduate student research, serve on graduate student thesis committees, provide clinical supervision to master’s level students, and actively engage in service to the department, college, and university. This position does not require an active program of research and is a non-tenure granting position. Promotion to Clinical Associate Professor and Clinical Professor is based on teaching, service, and clinical responsibilities.

What You’ll Do – Position Responsibilities

Teach a variety of courses at the undergraduate- (e.g., general psychology, lifespan development) and master’s-level (e.g., courses in psychotherapy, assessment, abnormal psychology),

Develop and teach courses within their area of specialization,

Mentor undergraduate and graduate student research,

Serve on graduate student thesis committees,

Provide clinical supervision to master’s level students, and

Actively engage in service to the department, college, and university.

Who We Are:

Lamar University is an accessible global university for life-long learners with a passion for broad-based community engagement. As a vital contributor to the socioeconomic wellbeing and resilience of the Gulf Coast region, our expertise is recognized locally and beyond. Lamar University is home to more than 17,000 students and is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 100-degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals.

Lamar University is committed to fostering a culture of diversity where students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds can learn, work, and serve.

Benefits:

At Lamar University one of the ways, we show value to our team members is by offering the following perks:

Health, dental & vision insurance

Life insurance

State of Texas Retirement plans

Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependent.

Paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays.

Minimum Qualifications (Education & Experience)

What You’ll Need to Succeed – Minimum Qualifications:

This position requires a minimum of a PhD (or PsyD) in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an APA accredited program, licensure as a psychologist, and Texas licensed or license eligible. ABD applicants will be considered; however, the applicant must have earned their doctorate prior to August 2024.

Preferred Qualifications (Education & Experience)

Certification Required

Key Competencies

Physical Requirements

Work Hours

Job Conditions

EEO Statement

Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Veteran's Preference

Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.

Security Sensitive Statement

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Lamar Expectation of Quality

Employee will support the mission of Lamar by providing high quality, professional services, timely responses and solutions to customer requests.

Essential Functions

Posting Detail Information

Open Date 10/19/2023

Close Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

We begin review applications on Dec 1, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled.

To be considered, you must:

1) Apply online at https://jobs.lamar.edu, and include a letter of interest that specifically addresses teaching, clinical work, and service; a curriculum vitae; a statement of clinical care; and a teaching philosophy.

2) Submit three letters of recommendation to officeofthedeanCOAS@lamar.edu that each address your strengths as a researcher and address your strengths in teaching and service in their totality.

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.lamar.edu/postings/13238

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Are you claiming Veteran's Preference in accordance with Texas Senate Bill 805, Section 657.003? PLEASE READ IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS: To be considered for Veteran's Preference, applicants must complete and email to jobs4vets@lamar.edu a Standard Form 15 located at https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf15.pdf to include the required documents per the instructions on the form. Emails MUST also include position titles and posting numbers for each and every position applied for. APPLICANTS WHO FAIL TO EMAIL ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS BEFORE A POSTING CLOSES WILL NOT BE AWARDED VETERAN'S PREFERENCE.

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

Resume

Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Miscellaneous