Asst/Associate Professor of Practice - Clinical/Counseling Psychology

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Position DescriptionThe Department of Psychological Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, Assistant OR Associate Professor of Practice in clinical and/or counseling psychology to begin August 2026. To be eligible for the rank of Associate Professor of Practice, applicants should have exceptional backgrounds and achievement in educational, business, government, or other professional practice, supported by evidence of the level of experience and/or education. Salary is commensurate with that of tenure-track faculty, with potential for summer teaching and supervision. Post-doctoral training is not required though post-doctoral supervision may be arranged.

Position Description
The Department of Psychological Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, Assistant OR Associate Professor of Practice in clinical and/or counseling psychology to begin August 2026. To be eligible for the rank of Associate Professor of Practice, applicants should have exceptional backgrounds and achievement in educational, business, government, or other professional practice, supported by evidence of the level of experience and/or education. Salary is commensurate with that of tenure-track faculty, with potential for summer teaching and supervision. Post-doctoral training is not required though post-doctoral supervision may be arranged.

Major/Essential Functions
At Texas Tech University, the Professor of Practice title is used to recruit individuals with exceptional backgrounds and achievements in academic, business, government, or other professional practice. Primary responsibilities normally will be to teach in an area of expertise, mentor students in professional and career preparation, and liaise with professional contacts and entities on behalf of the department or program.

In line with TTU's strategic priorities to engage and empower a dynamic student body, enable innovative research and creative activities, and transform lives and communities through outreach and engaged scholarship, applicants should have experience working with a breadth of student populations at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels within individual or across the areas of teaching, research/creative activity, and service.

As a faculty member in the Department of Psychological Sciences, you will be expected to:

• Contribute to the teaching mission of the department;
• Provide service to the department, college, university, and profession;
• Serve as the Assistant Director of the Texas Tech Psychology Clinic;
• Maintain licensure as a psychologist in the state of Texas, or acquire such licensure within 3 years of hire.

Required Qualifications
A doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) in Clinical, Counseling, or School Psychology (or combined programs, e.g., clinical/school) from an APA- or CPA-accredited doctoral program by the start date.

Preferred Qualifications
In addition to the required qualifications, individuals with the following preferred qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply:

• Experience teaching undergraduate or graduate level psychology courses.
• Training or experience in providing clinical supervision to trainees.
• Clinical experience providing psychological assessments.
• Clinical experience in crisis services/consultation related to risk and mandated reporting.

Special Instructions to Applicant
Please include the following documents in your application:

• Curriculum vitae, including information about APA- or CPA-accreditation of doctoral program.
• Cover letter addressing how you fit the position and its preferred qualifications, including, if applicable, support for consideration of appointment at the rank of Associate Professor of Practice.
• Statement of teaching philosophy and effectiveness.
• Contact information for 3 individuals who will be asked to provide letters/statements of recommendation.

Please submit all application materials by the Search closing date December 1, 2025.

Questions about this position should be directed to Dr. Megan Thoen, Search Committee Chair at .

To apply, visit

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.jeid-7902607b48caf44297fa0a82f43b603f