Assistant Professor Psychology & Special Education

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SUMMARY:

East Texas A&M University a student-ready Doctoral University classified as R2: High Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Psychology to begin Fall 2026.

The Department of Psychology and Special Education seeks a scholar who demonstrates potential for impactful research effective and comprehensive teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels and meaningful service to the department university and profession. Area of interest/research is open. The preferred candidate would be able to teach courses related to Abnormal Psychology Personality Psychology and Health Psychology.

The position will primarily serve the undergraduate and graduate programs in Psychology but may contribute to other courses in the Department of Psychology and Special Education.

ETAMU is a fast-growing public university with a strong reputation for academic excellence research innovation and student success. With over 140 degree programs a 20:1 student-to-faculty ratio and nationally ranked online and graduate programs ETAMU is committed to transforming lives through quality education. Our employees benefit from a collaborative community cutting-edge research opportunities and outstanding resources.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Research

• Develop and sustain a productive program of experimental research leading to peer-reviewed publications conference presentations and other scholarly contributions

• Seek external funding to support research as appropriate to the discipline

• Direct and serve on doctoral dissertation committees

• Mentor and engage both graduate and undergraduate students in research

• Create opportunities for student involvement in scholarly activities

Teaching

• Provide teaching excellence to graduate and undergraduate students in Psychology and related programs

• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses across multiple delivery formats (online and on-campus)

• Contribute to the departments core curriculum and develop courses in area(s) of expertise particularly in Experimental Psychology Statistics and Research Methods and Physiological Psychology

• Supervise and mentor doctoral students including guidance on dissertations and research projects

• Demonstrate commitment to effective comprehensive and innovative pedagogy

• Advise students at the undergraduate and graduate levels

Service

• Participate in departmental college and university committees and governance

• Contribute to the professional community through activities such as peer review conference participation and organizational service

• Work collaboratively with faculty and staff to implement departmental programs

• Engage in outreach or community engagement consistent with the mission of the university

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: Ph.D. in Psychology by Fall 2026.

• Experience / Knowledge / Skills: Evidence of scholarly productivity and potential for continued research productivity. Evidence of effective teaching or teaching potential at the university level.

• Ability to: Ability to multi-task work well as part of a team.

• Licensing/Professional Certifications:

  N/A

PREFERRED EDUCATION / SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE:

• Commitment to training doctoral-level experimental psychology students

• Record of peer-reviewed publications or other scholarly outputs

• University teaching experience including graduate-level instruction

• Online teaching experience

• Experience mentoring graduate and/or undergraduate students in research

• Experience with grant writing or external funding

• Ability to work cooperatively in a multidisciplinary setting

• Demonstrated ability to contribute to curriculum development in abnormal personality and health psychology

SUPERVISION OF OTHERS:

• Supervision of graduate assistants practicum students and student interns.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.