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Assistant/Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology

Employer
Sam Houston State University
Location
Texas, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Feb 17, 2023
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/Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology

Requisition
202300014F

Rank
Assistant or Associate Professor

FLSA status
Exempt

Hiring Salary

Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with with education and experience.

Position Category

Position Type
Full-Time Non-Tenure Track

College
College of Osteopathic Medicine

Department
College of Osteopathic Medicine

Open Date
02/17/2023

Quicklink
https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/33987

Refer Applicants To

Contact Name
Dr. Brent Sanderlin

Title

Chair of Primary Care and Clinical Medicine
925 City Central Ave
Conroe, TX 77304

Contact Phone
936-202-5238

Contact Email
bws025@shsu.edu

Position Details

Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job

As a key member of the department, the Psychology faculty member will assist the Chair of Primary Care and Clinical Medicine in development of clinical content for courses related to the field of Behavioral Health with emphasis on mental health and patient interviewing and counseling. The successful candidate will participate in teaching in the systems courses, physical exam course, case-based learning sessions, preparation for clerkship, procedural skills training and OSCE’s. The individual should be comfortable working in pre-clinical and clinical education for student doctors and resident physicians, as well as evaluation of curriculum and students through various learning and assessment methods. The Psychology faculty member is expected to act as a role model for students, participate in scholarship and research in the department and foster collaboration and interdisciplinary learning.

The successful candidate will also participate in the SHSU clinical practice. The ideal candidate should have strong clinical acumen and promote collaboration between psychologist, psychiatrist and other physicians in the practice.

The University is seeking a qualified candidate for full-time Psychology Faculty. This position serves the Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, in the Department of Primary Care and Clinical Medicine, and reports to the Chair. The College of Osteopathic Medicine will graduate it’s inaugural class in May 2024 and is in the process of developing new residency programs. The College of Osteopathic Medicine is focused on primary care, psychiatry, general surgery and other specialties identified as a physician workforce shortage in the State of Texas and has developed an integrated curriculum merging basic science instruction with clinical learning and an osteopathic emphasis. Thus, behavioral health is an important component of the curriculum.

Note: This position may be tenure-eligible based on applicant preference.

Educational Requirements for the Position

The successful candidate will have a Doctoral degree in Psychology (or similar clinical behavioral science degree) from an accredited college and Texas license good standing or eligibility to be licensed in Texas. In addition, a background in medical or clinical education is preferred, as is experience in pre-clinical and clinical teaching and well-developed communication skills. Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with experience and training.

Experience Required for the Position

A strong background in medical education is preferred, as is experience in pre-doctoral teaching, well-developed communication skills and knowledge of physical exam skills and all aspects of clinical medicine education.

Other Requirements for the Position

Ability to communicate and work with faculty, medical students, clerkship coordinators,
hospital administrators, physician preceptors and college administration. Excellent written and verbal communication. Demonstrates personal initiative and abilities to deal with a rapidly changing environment. Familiar with Learning Management Systems and reporting. Ability to operate academic, clinical and other software as needed. Other duties as assigned.

*Note: While SHSU main campus is in Huntsville, TX, this position will reside at the Conroe, TX satellite location.

Special Instructions Summary

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 (*).

  1. * 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
  2. If your response to the question above was 'SHSU Employee' please indicate employee's name and department.

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. If your response to the question above was 'Other' please indicate from what source.

    (Open Ended Question)

Candidate Documents
Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Curriculum Vitae (Faculty)
  3. Reference Contact Information
  4. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
Optional Documents

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