Assistant Professor – Counseling Psychology

38852BR

Psychological Sciences

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, tenure-track, Assistant Professor to begin (September 2025). We seek strong researchers in any area within the field of Counseling Psychology or other areas of Health Service Psychology (e.g., Combined HSP Disciplines, Clinical Psychology, or School Psychology) with the potential to contribute to interdisciplinary research and who can collaborate with program faculty members on both new and existing lines of research. Counseling Psychology faculty members are expected to contribute to teaching through supervising practicum in the in-house Psychology Clinic and teaching undergraduate and graduate courses that are at the intersection of the faculty members expertise and interests and the evolving needs of the program and department.

About the University
Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.
About Lubbock:Referred to as the Hub City because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbocks Convention and Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

About the College
Founded in 1925 as one of the universitys four original colleges, the College of Arts and Sciences is composed of 15 departments, offering a wide variety of courses and programs in the humanities, social and behavioral sciences, mathematics, physical sciences, and natural sciences. The College has more than 10,000 students enrolled representing more than a quarter of the overall Texas Tech University student population while maintaining a 22:1 student to faculty ratio.

About the Department/School/Area
Texas Tech Universitys Department of Psychological Sciences (http://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/) has doctoral programs in Clinical Psychology (APA accredited), Counseling Psychology (APA accredited), Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience, Human Factors Psychology (HFES accredited), and Social Psychology. We currently have 29 full-time
Tenured and tenure-track faculty members, 5 full-time teaching-track faculty member, 125 graduate students, 1,500 undergraduate majors, our own building with office, laboratory, and classroom space, and a newly renovated Psychology Clinic. Faculty have an excellent track record of applying for and obtaining external research funding. Our research programs encompass departmental, campus, community, and national/international collaborations. We have effective working relationships with faculty across cam us, Texas Tech Health Sciences Center, large area hospitals, numerous clinics and psychological-service agencies, and other multidisciplinary groups in the region.

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

Organization
Texas Tech University

Faculty Qualifications

– Applicants must receive their Ph.D. from an APA or CPA accredited Counseling Psychology OR other Health Service Psychology program (e.g., Clinical, School) program by August 2025.
– Applicants must have completed an APA or CPA accredited clinical internship by August 2024.
– Strong record of research productivity (e.g., publications, book chapters, grant submissions, etc.) is required.

Preferred Qualifications
In addition to the required qualifications above, individuals are particularly encouraged to apply:

– Applicants with a record of pursuing funding (both successful and otherwise) are preferred, particularly those who have sought external funding from federal agencies (e.g., NIMH, NSF, etc.)
– Applicants who have secured external funding applications are preferred, particularly those who have received funding from federal agencies.
– Applicants with prior experience teaching at either the graduate or undergraduate level are preferred.
– Applicants with experience mentoring graduate students, particularly doctoral students, are preferred.
– Applicants with a Counseling Psychology Ph.D., as well as those who can demonstrate an alignment between the candidates research, professional service, and teaching interests with the philosophy and goals of the Counseling Psychology program, as outlined by its program manual, are preferred.

Duty Point
TTU Lubbock, main campus and affiliated facilities

Safety Information
Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

– A Cover Letter detailing alignment between the candidates research, professional service, and teaching interests with the philosophy and goals of the Counseling Psychology program, Department, and University
– Curriculum Vitae
– Statement of Research Interests
– Statement of Teaching Philosophy
– Three or more letters of recommendation
– Up to three representative, sample publication reprints

Please submit all application materials by the Search closing date October 15th, 2024.

Questions about this position should be directed to Dr. Paul Ingram, Search Committee Chair at Paul.Ingram@ttu.edu.

Job Type
Full Time

Pay Basis
Monthly

Pay Statement
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/pay plan.

Travel Required
Up to 25%

Grant Funded?
No

Job Group
Assistant Professor

EEO Statement