Assistant Professor of Psychology (Clinical Forensic Psychology)
- Employer
- Sam Houston State University
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Feb 7, 2023
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Education, Counsellor Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Special Education, Social & Behavioral Sciences, Other Social & Behavioral Sciences, Psychology
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Posting Details
Position Information
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Position Title
Assistant Professor of Psychology (Clinical Forensic Psychology)
Requisition
202300008F
Rank
Assistant Professor
FLSA status
Exempt
Hiring Salary
Salary commensurate with education and experience.
Position Category
Position Type
Full-Time Tenure Track
College
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Department
Dept of Psychology and Philosophy
Open Date
02/07/2023
Quicklink
https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/33915
Refer Applicants To
Contact Name
Dr. Marcus Boccaccini
Title
Search Committee Chair
Box 2447
Huntsville, TX 77341
Contact Phone
936-294-1179
Contact Email
boccaccini@shsu.edu
Position Details
Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job
The Department of Psychology and Philosophy in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Sam Houston State University invites applications to fill a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in its APA -accredited doctoral program in Clinical Psychology to begin in the Fall 2023 semester.
Duties will include conducting and supervising research, supervising theses and dissertations, supervising clinical practica, and teaching in the graduate (masters and doctoral) and undergraduate programs in the department. Candidates with demonstrated potential for extramural funding are encouraged to apply.
Sam Houston State University is located in Huntsville in the beautiful piney woods of East Texas approximately one hour north Houston metropolitan area. SHSU is classified as aDoctoral University: High Research Activityinstitution by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education.
Educational Requirements for the Position
Applicants must have expertise in clinical psychology, a Doctoral degree from an APA -accredited clinical, counseling, or school psychology program, and must be eligible for licensure in the State of Texas (applicants who are ABD will be considered, but the doctoral degree must be conferred by the start date of the position).
Experience Required for the Position
The department seeks candidates with scholarly and/or clinical expertise that would complement our clinical doctoral program’s forensic psychology specialization. Potential areas of expertise include, but are not limited to, externalizing psychopathology, psychopathy, antisocial behavior, delinquency, suicidality, substance use, forensic assessment (criminal and/or civil), correctional psychology, juvenile justice, victimization, law enforcement, violence, trauma, legal decision-making, severe mental illness, and assessment or treatment with justice-involved populations.
Other Requirements for the Position
A preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated potential for extramural funding. Candidates must be committed to a student-centered approach and have a passion for teaching and mentoring.
Special Instructions Summary
The application will require the following materials:
· Letter of interest describing alignment the with the clinical psychology program at SHSU
· Statement of research interests
· Statement of teaching interests and philosophy
· Full curriculum vita
· Two representative publications
· Three letters of recommendation. For ABD applicants, one letter must be from your dissertation director confirming that your dissertation will be defended and all PhD requirements will be met by August 20, 2023.
· Transcripts for all graduate education (applicants may submit unofficial transcripts for initial screening; however, official undergraduate and graduate transcripts are required for credential review prior to hiring)
· Additional materials may be requested throughout the consideration process.
Please feel free to contact the search Chair, Dr. Marcus T. Boccaccini, at boccaccini@shsu.edu or 936-294-1179 if you have any questions about the position.
The search committee will begin reviewing completed applications on February 20, 2023 and will continue to review applications until the position is filled.Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
Please note: References provided in the References section of the application will receive an automated email reference request at the time the application is submitted.
Open Until Filled
Yes
EEO Statement
EEO Statement
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Position Information
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Position Title
Assistant Professor of Psychology (Clinical Forensic Psychology)
Requisition
202300008F
Rank
Assistant Professor
FLSA status
Exempt
Hiring Salary
Salary commensurate with education and experience.
Position Category
Position Type
Full-Time Tenure Track
College
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Department
Dept of Psychology and Philosophy
Open Date
02/07/2023
Quicklink
https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/33915
Refer Applicants To
Contact Name
Dr. Marcus Boccaccini
Title
Search Committee Chair
Box 2447
Huntsville, TX 77341
Contact Phone
936-294-1179
Contact Email
boccaccini@shsu.edu
Position Details
Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job
The Department of Psychology and Philosophy in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Sam Houston State University invites applications to fill a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in its APA -accredited doctoral program in Clinical Psychology to begin in the Fall 2023 semester.
Duties will include conducting and supervising research, supervising theses and dissertations, supervising clinical practica, and teaching in the graduate (masters and doctoral) and undergraduate programs in the department. Candidates with demonstrated potential for extramural funding are encouraged to apply.
Sam Houston State University is located in Huntsville in the beautiful piney woods of East Texas approximately one hour north Houston metropolitan area. SHSU is classified as aDoctoral University: High Research Activityinstitution by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education.
Educational Requirements for the Position
Applicants must have expertise in clinical psychology, a Doctoral degree from an APA -accredited clinical, counseling, or school psychology program, and must be eligible for licensure in the State of Texas (applicants who are ABD will be considered, but the doctoral degree must be conferred by the start date of the position).
Experience Required for the Position
The department seeks candidates with scholarly and/or clinical expertise that would complement our clinical doctoral program’s forensic psychology specialization. Potential areas of expertise include, but are not limited to, externalizing psychopathology, psychopathy, antisocial behavior, delinquency, suicidality, substance use, forensic assessment (criminal and/or civil), correctional psychology, juvenile justice, victimization, law enforcement, violence, trauma, legal decision-making, severe mental illness, and assessment or treatment with justice-involved populations.
Other Requirements for the Position
A preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated potential for extramural funding. Candidates must be committed to a student-centered approach and have a passion for teaching and mentoring.
Special Instructions Summary
The application will require the following materials:
· Letter of interest describing alignment the with the clinical psychology program at SHSU
· Statement of research interests
· Statement of teaching interests and philosophy
· Full curriculum vita
· Two representative publications
· Three letters of recommendation. For ABD applicants, one letter must be from your dissertation director confirming that your dissertation will be defended and all PhD requirements will be met by August 20, 2023.
· Transcripts for all graduate education (applicants may submit unofficial transcripts for initial screening; however, official undergraduate and graduate transcripts are required for credential review prior to hiring)
· Additional materials may be requested throughout the consideration process.
Please feel free to contact the search Chair, Dr. Marcus T. Boccaccini, at boccaccini@shsu.edu or 936-294-1179 if you have any questions about the position.
The search committee will begin reviewing completed applications on February 20, 2023 and will continue to review applications until the position is filled.Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
Please note: References provided in the References section of the application will receive an automated email reference request at the time the application is submitted.
Open Until Filled
Yes
EEO Statement
EEO Statement
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you learn about this position?
- The Chronicle of Higher Education
- Diverse Issues in Higher Education
- HBCU Connect - Historically Black Colleges and Universities
- HACU - Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities
- The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education
- Association for Women in Science
- TWC - Work in Texas
- Inside Higher Ed
- Higher Ed Jobs
- HERC - Higher Education Recruitment Consortium
- SHSU Website
- SHSU Employee
- SHSU Recruiter
- Other
- If your response to the question above was 'SHSU Employee'
please indicate employee's name and department.
(Open Ended Question)
- If your response to the question above was 'Other' please
indicate from what source.
(Open Ended Question)
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae (Faculty)
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy
- Transcripts
- Statement of Research & Goals
- Writing Sample
- Letter of Recommendation 1
- Letter of Recommendation 2
- Letter of Recommendation 3
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