Assistant Professor - School of Social Work, Psychology & Philosophy-Psychology

The School Psychology Program at Texas Woman's University invites applications for a tenure-track advanced Assistant or Associate rank position in our APA-accredited PhD and NASP-accredited Specialist (SSP) training programs, housed in the School of Social Work, Psychology, and Philosophy.

Texas Woman's University is a federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution, and the university routinely has been recognized among the nation's most diverse institutions. U.S. News & World Report ranked the university as being in the top 13% of universities nationwide for social mobility (https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/rankings/national-universities/social-mobility), a reflection of the university's commitment to enrolling and graduating students who qualify for federal Pell Grants and first generation college students.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a new colleague who will teach, conduct research projects, and serve as an advisor within our Doctoral (APA-accredited and NASP-approved) and Specialist (NASP-accredited) programs. Our new colleague will have an established and growing program of research, as evidenced by a strong publication and presentation record. They will chair and serve on dissertation committees. Further, our new colleague will have an interest in program leadership duties, such as test library coordinator, practicum & internship coordinator, or program coordinator, that fit with their experience and expertise.

Graduate teaching may be tailored to match applicants' areas of specialization; however, ideal candidates will have an interest and expertise in our assessment sequence (e.g. cognitive, academic, neuropsychological, social-emotional) or our practice sequence (e.g., therapeutic and crisis intervention, behavioral interventions, multicultural psychology, practicum/internship). However, those with other research interests related to school psychology are also encouraged to apply.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum qualifications for the position include a doctoral degree (e.g., Ph.D., Psy.D., Ed.D., etc.) in School Psychology from an APA-accredited Doctoral program that has been conferred by the start of the Fall 2026 semester. Applicants must be licensed or license eligible as a psychologist and as a school psychologist in Texas.

SCHOOL INFORMATION
The School of Social Work, Psychology, and Philosophy at TWU is housed within the College of Arts and Sciences, which has 35% of TWU's graduate and undergraduate population of over 15,000. The Division of Psychology has 16 full-time faculty, over 400 undergraduate psychology majors, and five graduate programs: Master's in Counseling Psychology, Master's in Psychological Science, Specialist in School Psychology (NASP-accredited), Doctoral Counseling Psychology (APA-accredited) and Doctoral School Psychology (APA-accredited, NASP-approved). Complete program information may be found at http://www.twu.edu/psycholog-philosphy/grad-school-psychology.asp.

The Division of Social Work is also housed in the College of Arts and Sciences and has 8 full-time faculty members. The Division of Social Work has a Bachelor of Social Work program and a Master's of Social Work program. Complete program information can be found at https://twu.edu/social-work/

UNIVERSITY INFORMATION
Texas Woman's University, with over 15,000 students, occupies a notable position in higher education as the nation's largest university primarily for women. Established in 1901, TWU is a Doctoral/research-intensive public university, which emphasizes the liberal arts and sciences as well as specialized and professional studies in business, nursing, health sciences, and education. TWU operates three campuses: Houston, Dallas, and the main campus in Denton (population 115,000), located 40 miles north of the Dallas/Fort Worth area. This metroplex, the nation's fourth largest urban center, has world-class museums, orchestras, opera, ballet, theatre companies, as well as an array of professional and collegiate sports venues. Additional information about the University is available at http://www.twu.edu and https://twu.edu/humanresources/prospective-employees/.

TWU strives to provide an educational environment that affirms the rights and dignity of each individual, fosters diversity, and encourages a respect for the differences among persons. Discrimination or harassment of any kind is considered inappropriate.

TWU is committed to equal opportunity in employment and education and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, age, veteran's status, genetic information, or against qualified disabled persons.

There are exciting research and training opportunities in collaboration with the Woodcock Institute for the Advancement of Neurocognitive Research and Applied Practice, which is housed at TWU and the Woodcock Autism Assessment Clinic. Both are committed to the interdisciplinary advancement of contemporary cognitive assessment and applying evidence-based research to clinical practice.

TO APPLY

Review of applications is expected to begin October 13, 2025 with the finalists being determined by Spring 2026.

Please submit the following: (a) cover letter; (b) curriculum vitae; (c) copy of graduate transcripts; (d) statement that describes program of research, including plans for future scholarship; (e) name, email address, and phone number of three references.

Submit materials to Facultyjobs@twu.edu (email Header or Subject line must include job title and job code: 11992

Please direct inquiries to Dr. Ronald S. Palomares-Fernandez, Search Committee Chair, School of Social Work, Psychology, and Philosophy

Ronald S. Palomares-Fernandez, Ph.D.

940-898-2333

rpalomares@twu.edu

Texas Woman's University, an AA/EEO employer, provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected category, class or characteristic.

All offers of employment will be contingent on the candidate's ability to provide documents which establish proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Positions at Texas Woman's University deemed security-sensitive require background checks and verification of all academic credentials.

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