Tenure-Track/Tenured: Assistant Professor or Associate Professor

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
College of Education and Human Development
Department of Educational Psychology
Website: http://epsy.tamu.edu 

Assistant or Associate Professor of School Psychology

The Department of Educational Psychology in the College of Education and Human Development at Texas A&M University invites applications for one full-time tenure-track/tenured, Assistant or Associate Professor position within the APA-accredited School Psychology Program (SPSY). This is a nine-month tenure-track/tenured appointment beginning August 1, 2027. We seek applicants with an established and fundable programmatic line of research that contributes significantly to the areas of mental health and/or working with culturally and linguistically broad populations. The successful applicant will join a team of nationally recognized faculty with a record of external funding to support their research and outreach activities. Applicants should have well-defined programs of research, demonstrate expertise, or promise in obtaining extramural funding, and evidence of dedication to high-quality graduate teaching and mentoring. The program and department are especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to the excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and service.

The School Psychology Program (https://epsy.tamu.edu/academics/school-psychology-doctoral/) is housed in the Department of Educational Psychology (http://epsy.tamu.edu), along with programs in Counseling Psychology (APA-accredited); Special Education; Bilingual/ESL Education; Research, Measurement, and Statistics; and Developmental Sciences. The School Psychology Program also has strong ties with Texas A&M University’s Psychology Department as well as the School of Public Health. The department and University provide a stimulating and supportive environment for research, teaching, and programmatic funding with a strong value on collaborative and interdisciplinary research. 

Major Responsibilities
1.    Maintain a coherent and productive program of research that will impact mental health and the profession of school psychology
2.    Maintain publication activity in high-quality journals
3.    Supervise graduate student research
4.    Seek and secure external funding to support research, personnel preparation, and/or outreach
5.    Provide professional service at state and national levels and institutional service at program, department, and school/college levels
6.  Teach, provide clinical supervision, and mentor undergraduate/graduate students
7.  Must demonstrate commitment to exemplary teaching, research, and service
8.  Must demonstrate commitment to collegiality and collaboration

Bryan-College Station is a vibrant, dynamic community that offers culture, arts and entertainment, job opportunities, and overall quality of life. The community’s low cost of living is advantageous to the student and general populations, making it an ideal place to live. Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environments for all visitors, students, faculty, and staff. Multiple perspectives, talents, and identities are vital to accomplishing our mission and living our core values. The University is aware that attracting and retaining exceptional faculty often depends on meeting the needs of two careers and offers a Dual Career program that supports the professional pursuits and development of the partners of our faculty.

Qualifications

• Must have an earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in School Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, or a related field
• Must have Licensure as a Psychologist or Eligible for licensure as a Psychologist in Texas
• Must demonstrate evidence of, or potential for, developing significant research and quality publications
• Must demonstrate evidence of success or strong potential for securing external research funding

Appointment:

Salary and start-up package are competitive and commensurate with rank, qualifications, and program of research.

Applicants must submit the following required documents:

• Cover Letter Letter 
• Curriculum vitae
• Personal Statement to include philosophy and plans for research,teaching, and service
• Up to three preprints or reprints representative of scholarly peer-reviewed publications; and
• Three letters of recommendation

All applications must be submitted electronically through the Texas A&M University Interfolio System at the following link: apply.interfolio.com/189547

Reviews of complete applications will begin October 1, 2026, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. 

Please address inquiries to the attention of Daniel B. Hajovsky, Search Committee Chair, [email protected].