Title Information Faculty TitleAssistant Professor Job Class Code10031 FLSAExempt Position Information Posting NumberFRGV1678 Working TitleAssistant/Associate Professor in Psychology for the Department of Psychological Sciences/College of Liberal Arts Number of Vacancies1 LocationRio Grande Valley Division/OrganizationProvost - Academic Affairs Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position Tenure StatusTenure Track FTE1.0 Scope of Job We seek applicants who are dedicated to servingThe University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’sstudent body as an Assistant/Associate Professor beginning in the 2025-2026 academic year. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in the following areas of experimental psychology, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, health psychology, neuroscience, or social psychology. Applicants will teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels but the responsibilities of this position are primarily within the master’s program. The Department of Psychological Sciences offers a PhD program in clinical psychology that uses a scientist practitioner model, a MA program in clinical and experimental psychology, and Major in psychology. The successful candidate will also be expected to maintain an active program of research, seek extramural research funding, and teach graduate level courses in the program. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, a curriculum vita, list of three reference, a research and teaching statement, and three representative publications. Review of applications will begin October 16, 2024, and the position will remain open until filled. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Applicants must apply online athttp://careers.utrgv.edu. Questions about the positions can be sent to Dr. Alfonso Mercado, atalfonso.mercado@utrgv.edu. About UTRGV : UTRGV serves the Rio Grande Valley and beyond via an innovative and unique multicultural education dedicated to student access and success. By championing leading research, healthcare, and application of university discoveries, we support sustainable development, community engagement, and well-being. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley ( UTRGV ) is committed to building and sustaining a highly qualified and talented faculty to pursue excellence in everything that we do, including teaching, research, and service. Drawing on our unique identity as the leading Hispanic-Serving Institution in a bilingual and bicultural environment, UTRGV will promote student access and success by building from strength in education and creating a vibrant campus experience. By 2027, we will accelerate transformation in the Rio Grande Valley and beyond by driving meaningful advancements in research and creative works, expanding access to high-quality and affordable healthcare, and fostering authentic community engagement and integration. UTRGV is a distributed campus, one university spanning four counties and multiple locations. Our purpose is to be a university for the entire Rio Grande Valley and beyond. Over 91% of the students enrolled at UTRGV identify as Hispanic, making UTRGV one of the top 3 universities with the highest percentage of Hispanic students. For additional information, please visit UTRGV website (https://www.utrgv.edu/index.htm) . Minimum Qualifications Minimum qualifications for hire vary by rank. -Assistant Professor: Applicants must have an earned doctorate in psychology from an APA -accredited university. ABDs will be considered but applicant must have an earned doctorate in psychology by August 31, 2025. Applicants must present evidence of active research that includes publications in peer-reviewed journals; potential to effectively teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels; potential to supervise and mentor research activities of students; potential to maintain active programmatic research, and potential to obtain external grant funding. - Associate Professor: Beyond the above requirements, requirements include a demonstrated ability to independently conduct programmatic research activities that meet the departmental and institutional requirements for the rank of associate professor with tenure; and a high degree of teaching proficiency and commitment to professional service. Discipline Specific Required Qualifications A PhD in experimental psychology, cognitive, psychology, developmental psychology, health psychology, neuroscience, or social psychology. Preferred Qualifications We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in any of the following areas: Experimental, Cognitive, Developmental, Health Psychology, Neuroscience, or Social Psychology. Programmatic research with diverse populations strongly preferred. License or Certification Required?No SalaryCommensurate with Qualifications and Experience Desired Start Date09/01/2025 Posting Detail Information EEO Statement It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest. Open Date09/17/2024 Close Date Additional Information UTRGV is a distributed institution. As such and as assigned, the position may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment. This position is security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215. The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas ( TRS ), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program ( ORP ) instead of TRS , subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. Special Instructions to Applicants Complete all sections on the application. If you are applying for the first time, please complete all biographical information including address, email and phone number. You may update this at any time by selecting to edit your profile in the application. Security sensitive; All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check ( CBC ). CBCs will be conducted for all candidates invited for an on-campus interview. Please Note Texas law requires faculty members whose primary language is not English to demonstrate proficiency in English as determined by a satisfactory paper-based test score of 500 (computer-based of 173 or internet-based of 61) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language ( TOEFL ) or a satisfactory test score of 6.0 on the International English Language Testing System ( IELTS ). Incomplete applications will not be considered. All positions are subject to budget approval. Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/44220 Posting Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Applicant Documents Required Documents + Cover Letter/Letter of Application + Teaching Philosophy + Writing / Publication Sample + Curriculum Vitae + List of 3 References + Research Statement Optional Documents