F11/12-06 Assistant Professor (4 tenure-track positions)

The Department of Psychology and Anthropology at the University of Texas- Pan American is seeking to fill four tenure-track positions at the Assistant Professor level beginning Fall 2012. Areas of specialization are: (1) quantitative (one position); and (2) clinical psychology (three positions). The quantitative position requires teaching statistics at the undergraduate and graduate levels and statistical consultation on graduate thesis committees. Clinical positions specifically require teaching clinical practicum and/or clinical-content courses at the graduate level. Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification, or the ability to contribute to the teaching of BCBA curriculum, is desirable for the clinical positions.

All positions will require an active program of research, graduate and undergraduate teaching, mentoring of graduate students in an existing M.A. program, and active contribution to the development of a Ph.D. program in Clinical Psychology currently in the proposal process. Desirable qualifications include teaching and research experience in a doctoral institution, clinical licensure or competence, and evidence of scholarly productivity commensurate with experience. We are especially interested in applicants whose research interest is in topics related to US-Mexico border issues, Hispanic American mental health, bilingualism, and/or related issues. Successful candidates will be expected to supervise graduate theses, teach graduate and undergraduate courses, and actively seek extramural funding for their research activities.

Required qualifications for appointment: 1) conferred doctorate in Psychology or related field by August 15, 2012; 2) demonstrated potential for research and publication; 3) demonstrated potential for teaching excellence. ABDs may be considered, but a conferred doctorate by August 15, 2012 is required for appointment at the rank of assistant professor.

Review of applications will begin December 1, 2011. Priority will be given to applicants whose complete application is received prior to the review of application date. Candidates must submit a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, three current letters of reference (sent directly from references), and evidence of scholarly and teaching excellence. Original transcripts in support of all earned degrees will be required for candidates invited for an interview. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Hiring is subject to budgetary approval.

Submit materials to:

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences – Office of the Dean

ATTN: Monica Denny

1201 West University Drive

Edinburg, Texas 78539-2999

UTPA has over 19,000 students and is located in the Lower Rio Grande Valley of South Texas with easy access to South Padre Island and Mexico. For more information about the university and department, visit our web site at www.utpa.edu/psychology. For specific inquiries about advertised psychology positions, please contact Dr. Fred Ernst, Chair of the Psychology Search Committee, 956-665-3329 or fernst@utpa.edu .

NOTE:

UTPA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. This position is security-sensitive as defined by the Texas Education Code §5l.2l5(c) and Texas Government Code §411.094(a)(2). Texas law requires faculty members whose primary language is not English to demonstrate proficiency in English as determined by a satisfactory grade of 500 or greater on the International Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).