Assistant Professor of Psychology

New Mexico Highlands University is accepting applications for a nine month, tenure-track position in Clinical/Counseling Psychology beginning in August 2026.Target Starting Salary: $60-65,000 (Assistant); $70-75,000 (Associate) - depending on experience-Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate and graduate courses in clinical psychology, ethics, IQ assessment, personality assessment, evidence-based and empirically supported individual and group clinical skills training, practicum, and other assigned courses within the prescribed curriculum.-This position will include heavy involvement in the cognitive-behaviorally oriented graduate Clinical Psychology/Counseling Masters program with potential roles as Practicum Coordinator and Graduate Coordinator. Additionally, this position will be vital in overseeing and maintaining the department's accreditation for the Clinical Psychology/Counseling degree. Payment for license/renewal of license and Continuing Education credits are covered by university funding.-Applicants must be licensed or be able to be licensed as a Clinical Psychologist in the state of New Mexico within one year of hiring date.-This position will be based at NMHU's main campus in Las Vegas, NM.-This position will include research mentoring of Psychology graduate students.-This position will include academic advising of undergraduate and graduate students.-This position will require development of a psychology research laboratory and an active research program.-This position will include service to the university and department.The College of Arts and Sciences, housed within a Hispanic Serving Institution, is dedicated to creating a climate of engagement, diversity and inclusion, and providing pathways for students from under-represented groups to pursue Psychology careers. All applicants should have a demonstrated willingness to work collaboratively with faculty from a wide range of disciplines, cultures, and academic backgrounds and to advise and teach an undergraduate and graduate student body that is diverse with respect to socio-economic status, culture, and career path.Duties and Responsibilities:Faculty contractual duties include, but are not limited to:• Teaching (teaching load of 24 credit hours per academic year);• May be assigned to teach evening and/or Saturday classes, courses via Zoom, and/or develop and teach online synchronous or asynchronous courses;• Holding office hours as required;• Developing a research laboratory and an active research program in psychology;• Advising students on academic and vocational curricula;• Directing student research (including theses, independent study, etc.);• Participating in the review of non-thesis track written portfolios and the administration of clinical oral exams;• Participating as a departmental and program representative on standing and ad-hoc committees;• Attending psychology department faculty meetings;• Serving as a liaison to clinical practicum opportunities and supervisors within the community;• May supervise graduate assistants or work study students;• Maintaining regular attendance;• Performing other related duties as assigned.• EDUCATION: Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, or related field (ABD will be considered).• EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: • Evidence of teaching excellence/potential; • Evidence of research excellence/potential.Preferred: Experience as a clinical supervisor; Evidence of research publications and grant funding; Experience with Distance and Technology Education delivery systems.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:• Clinical skills and experience;• Skill and expertise in the classroom;• Ability to use technology and/or strategies to enhance pedagogy;• Ability to work effectively with a culturally-diverse student body.

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