Job Description

Senior Associate or Full Professor - Clinical Psychology, College for Health, Community and Policy

Location: San Antonio, TX
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 12525
Full/Part Time: Full Time

Position Information

The Department of Psychology in the College for Health, Community and Policy at the University of Texas at San Antonio invites applications for a tenured faculty position in Clinical Psychology, or a closely related field (research intensive PsyD, PhD in Counseling Psychology) at the Senior Associate or Full Professor level.

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA)

The University of Texas at San Antonio is a Tier One research university and a Hispanic Serving Institution specializing in digital economy, human health, fundamental futures, and social-economic transformation. With more than 35,000 students, it is the largest university in the San Antonio region.

UTSA advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service, and with an intentional focus on career readiness, the university produces more graduates for the workforce than any other institution in the region. It is a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the commercialization of intellectual property — for Texas, the nation, and the world.

In 2024, the UT System Board of Regents authorized the UT System to begin integrating UTSA and the UT Health Science Center at San Antonio into one unified institution, establishing a world-class university that integrates academic, research, and clinical excellence to build a profoundly impactful university of the future. Driven by a vision for growth and impact, this merger will expand capacity to offer robust undergraduate and graduate programs, attract top-tier faculty and staff, develop innovative initiatives, and elevate transdisciplinary research to address the evolving needs of the region.

UTSA has been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online , on UTSA Today or on X (formerly Twitter) , Instagram , Facebook , YouTube or LinkedIn .

College

UTSA's College for Health, Community and Policy (HCAP) trains students to develop solutions for complex social issues to improve the well-being of our communities. By engaging directly with the City of San Antonio and other key community organizations, students and faculty live the college's mission to advance human health every day. The college is comprised of seven academic departments and one program—criminology and criminal justice, kinesiology, nutrition and dietetics, psychology, public administration, public health, social work and sociology and demography—as well as the Center for Applied Community and Policy Research, the Center for Community Based and Applied Health Research, the Institute for Demographic and Socioeconomic Research and the Institute for Health Disparities Research. HCAP includes nearly 200 faculty and 7,000 students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees. Visit the College for Health, Community and Policy website to learn more.

Department

The Psychology Department, located in the College for Health, Community and Policy, hosts one of the largest majors on campus (over 2,000 students) and offers degree programs at the BA, MS, and PhD level. Students at each level have opportunities to assist in faculty research. Our 22 tenured and tenure-track faculty represent many of the traditional subfields of Psychology, with many bridging between areas. Psychology faculty have a history of collaboration with researchers at the US Army Research Institute and various Industry and community partners. The department also has strong ties to the University of Texas Health San Antonio, Texas Biomedical Research Institute, Veterans Administration, Pearson Testing Company, San Antonio Military Medical Center (including Brooke Army Medical Center), the Institute for Army Surgical Research, and the STRONG STAR Consortium. For more about the department, please visit our department website .

Position Summary

Outstanding candidates at the Senior Associate or Full Professor levels are invited to apply within the area of clinical psychology, with particular emphasis on empirically-supported assessment and treatment. This position is expected to contribute to the department's anticipated development of a Clinical Psychology PhD program in the near future. Areas of specialty are open, but the UTSA psychology program is looking to build synergy with respect to its concentrations in areas of health, mental health, and measurement.

Importantly, candidates, regardless of research emphasis, should be able to teach within the areas of core curriculum (e.g., clinical interviewing/assessment, empirically-supported interventions, ethics, multicultural psychology, psychopathology, etc.). Preferred candidates will bridge or buttress undergraduate and non-clinical graduate programs to meet existing programmatic needs (e.g., clinical psychologist with expertise in biopsychology/physiological psychology, developmental/lifespan psychology, social psychology, multicultural psychology, personality psychology, military health, research methods, statistics, etc.).

Candidates who are licensed or license-eligible in Texas are preferred to assist with clinical supervision opportunities. Successful candidates will demonstrate: (1) a strong research agenda, publication record, and track-record of funding at the Senior Associate or Full level, (2) a demonstrated ability to excel in undergraduate and graduate education, training, and mentorship, (3) potential to develop collaborative relationships with new and existing faculty members both within and across the other departments, and (4) a strong background and expertise in empirically-based interventions and assessment.

The Department of Psychology fosters an excellent research and mentoring environment for faculty. Salary and start-up packages for the position are highly competitive.

Required Qualifications

1. A PhD degree in Clinical Psychology or a closely related field (e.g., research-intensive PsyD, PhD in Counseling Psychology).
2. Research and teaching record of appointment for the rank seeking (appointments with tenure are contingent upon Board of Regents' approval).
3. Must be able to work with and be sensitive to the educational needs of first-generation and low-income urban populations and support the University's commitment to thrive as a Hispanic Serving Institution and a model for student success.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Demonstrate a record of leadership in high-quality, collaborative research with an emphasis on empirically supported clinical and health applications.
2. A rank appropriate record of external funding.
3. Evidence of teaching experience and service to the university, field, or profession through leadership in research organizations, editorial and review activities, undergraduate student support, teaching excellence programs, clinical training, and related activities will be considered.

Application Process

To apply applicants must upload the following:

• A current curriculum vitae.

• A cover letter (3-page limit); please outline interest in the specific position and working at UTSA, as well as relevant experience.

• A research statement (3-page limit).

• A teaching statement (3-page limit).

• Copies of 1 to 3 publications (or pre-prints) of candidate's research.

• Complete contact information for 3 professional references.
• Letters of reference will be requested for candidates who advance to the interview stage.

Applicants should submit their application packages to the Talent Acquisition System at UTSA . All applications received by November 1, 2024 will be given priority. Applications received after that date will be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled. Inquiries about the position should be emailed to the Search Committee Co-chairs, Mary McNaughton-Cassill, PhD, at mary.mcnaughtoncassill@utsa.edu or Shelby Scott, PhD, at shelby.scott@utsa.edu and Angela Garcia, Administrative Associate, at angela.garcia2@utsa.ed u.

Additional Information

• UTSA is a tobacco free campus.
• This is a security sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
• Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

Working Conditions

This position will be primarily located on campus . Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. UTSA campuses are accessible to persons with disabilities.

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