42218BR
Extended Job Title:
Assistant Professor - Clinical Psychology
Organization:
Texas Tech University
Position Description:
The Department of Psychological Sciences in the College of Arts & Sciences at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track, Assistant Professor position to begin September 1st, 2026
Requisition ID:
42218BR
Travel Required:
None
Major/Essential Functions:
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:
Develop a record of peer-reviewed research
Submit applications for research funding, particularly to federal agencies
Contribute to the teaching mission of the Department of Psychological Sciences
Mentor graduate students
Provide service to the department, college, and university
Grant Funded?:
No
Pay Basis:
Monthly
Preferred Qualifications:
In addition to the required qualifications, individuals with the following preferred qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply:
Record of pursuing funding, particularly funding from federal agencies
Record of achieving external funding, particularly funding from federal agencies
Experience teaching at either the graduate or undergraduate level
Experience mentoring graduate students, particularly doctoral students
Department:
Psychological Sciences
Job Type:
Full Time
Job Group:
Assistant Professor
Salary Grade:
800
Does this position work in a research laboratory?:
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please include the following documents in your application:
Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Statement of Research Interests
Statement of Teaching Philosophy
Contact information for three (or more) individuals who may provide a letter of recommendation if requested
Up to three representative/sample publications
Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., course evaluations), if available (optional)
The application deadline is October 10, 2025.
Questions about this position should be directed to Dr. Jason Van Allen, Search Committee Chair at jason.vanallen@ttu.edu.
Safety Information:
Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.
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/payplan.
EEO Statement:
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.
About the College:
Founded in 1925 as one of the university's four original colleges, the College of Arts & Sciences is comprised 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 University's Department of Psychological Sciences (http://www.depts.ttu.edu (http://(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 30 full-time tenured and tenure-track faculty members, 5 full-time teaching-track faculty members, 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 campus, Texas Tech Health Sciences Center, large area hospitals, numerous clinics and psychological-service agencies, and other multidisciplinary groups in the region.
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. Lubbock's Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.
Applications must be received by:
10/10/2025
Faculty Qualifications:
PhD in Clinical Psychology from an APA/CPA/PCSAS accredited program (degree conferred by August 2026)
Predoctoral Internship from an APA/CPA accredited program (completed by August 2026)
Strong record of research productivity
Research focus in child and/or adolescent populations
Qualified to provide clinical supervision for children/adolescents
Duty Point:
TTU Lubbock, main campus and affiliated facilities
