Instructional Assistant Professor of Counseling Psychology

Job Title

Instructional Assistant Professor of Counseling Psychology

Agency

Texas A&M International University

Department

Dept, Psychology & Communication

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Laredo, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

Texas A&M International University (TAMIU), a member of the Texas A&M University System, welcomes applicants for an Instructional Assistant Professor of Counseling Psychology to begin Fall 2026. 

TAMIU is a Hispanic Serving Institution with over 8,000 students located in Laredo, Texas, a vibrant and bicultural city with a population of about 250,000. The university advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service, and with an intentional focus on student success and research excellence. For more information, please visit https://www.tamiu.edu/.

This is a non-tenure-track instructional assistant professor (3-year appointment with the potential of renewal based on annual evaluations and performance). Primary duties will include teaching undergraduate courses for the Psychology program, and graduate courses for the Counseling Psychology program. Providing individual and group clinical supervision for practicum and internship students. Supporting Counseling Psychology graduate students in meeting licensure requirements as outlined by MPCAC and TBHEC. Duties also include participation in program-related activities, including admissions, student advising, orientation, and community and university outreach, as well as service on departmental, university, and professional committees; and active participation in departmental, college, and university initiatives. This position requires face-to-face interactions through a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace. 

The Department of Psychology and Communication offers a BA in Psychology, an MS in Psychology, and a MA in Counseling Psychology.

Required Qualifications

The successful candidate must hold a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, or a closely related field, at the time of appointment. An active clinical license (LPC or LP) to practice counseling and supervise students in the State of Texas is also required. We strongly encourage candidates with a well-established professional identity as a counselor or psychologist and demonstrate a potential for excellence in teaching (academically and clinically) and providing research support. 

We offer competitive salaries and a benefits package including health insurance, retirement benefits, and life insurance. Additional pay is available for summer teaching. Financial support for professional development opportunities, such as attending academic conferences, is also provided. Moving expenses are covered in whole or in part by the university.

Application Process 

The first review of applications will be 11/23/2025 and will continue until the position is filled. The completed employment application must include:

• Letter of interest or cover letter that addresses qualifications
• Current curriculum vitae
• Unofficial transcripts specifying conferred/ABD degree
• Names and contact information of three current professional references

Applications must be submitted online at https://www.tamiu.edu/admins/ohr/employment/. For more information, contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Elizabeth Terrazas, at elizabeth.terrazas@tamiu.edu.

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: During the application process, you have only one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents, and submit the application. You will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once you “Submit” the application materials. The software does not allow you to “Save” your application and return to complete the process at a later time. The page "My Experience" has an area provided under Resume/CV to drop or upload files.

Applications received by Texas A&M International University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

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