Posting Details
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Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.
SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package , competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.
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/Full Professor of Psychology (School Psychology)
Requisition
202600107F
Rank
Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor
FLSA status
Exempt
Hiring Salary
Commensurate with education and experience.
Position Category
Position Type
Full-Time Tenure Track
College
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Department
Dept of Psychology and Philosophy
Open Date
08/10/2026
Quicklink
https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/48114
Refer Applicants To
Contact Name
Ramona Noland
Title
Search Committee Chair
SHSU Box 2447
Huntsville, TX 77341
Contact Phone
936-294-4310
Contact Email
noland@shsu.edu
Position Details
Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job
The Department of Psychology and Philosophy in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Sam Houston State University invites applications for a tenure-track open-rank Professor position in its NASP -approved specialist program in School Psychology to begin in the Fall 2027 semester. This position can be filled at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor rank. Duties will include teaching graduate-level courses and supervising field-based practical experiences within the Specialist in School Psychology Program. In addition, there are opportunities to assume other psychology-related instructional areas as needed, such as undergraduate teaching in areas of expertise, and advising and mentoring both undergraduate and graduate students.
As a core value at SHSU, we are committed to being an institution that is welcoming, compassionate, and supportive, a place that provides all students, faculty, and staff the opportunity to engage, learn, and work in an environment of mutual respect and understanding. We strive to foster a campus culture of belonging in which every individual is valued and has a positive, meaningful experience.
Educational Requirements for the Position
Research and applied interests are open. Successful candidates arerequired to hold a doctoral degree in School Psychology from an APA -accredited and/or NASP -approved program by the time of appointment, be eligible for licensure as both a Psychologist and Licensed School Psychologist in the state of Texas, and demonstrate evidence of or strong potential for scholarship in areas relevant to school psychology.
Applications from individuals who are ABD will be considered, but the doctoral degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.
Experience Required for the Position
Thepreferred candidate will have a minimum of two years of experience as a school psychologist practitioner and the potential for acquiring extramural funding. Candidates must be committed to a student-centered approach and passionate about working with students from all backgrounds. Applications from individuals who are ABD will be considered, but the doctoral degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.
Other Requirements for the Position
Special Instructions Summary
The application will require the following materials:
· Letter of interest that addresses qualifications for the position
· Statement of research interests
· Statement of teaching interests and philosophy
· Full curriculum vita
· One to two representative publications
· Three letters of recommendation. For ABD applicants, one letter must be from the dissertation director confirming that the Ph.D. requirements will be met by August 25, 2027.
· Transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate education (applicants may submit unofficial transcripts for initial screening; however, official transcripts are required for credential review prior to hiring)
Additional materials may be requested throughout the consideration process.
Review of applications will begin on October 23, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
Open Until Filled
Yes
EEO Statement
EEO Statement
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. 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.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* How did you learn about this position?
- The Chronicle of Higher Education
- TWC - Work in Texas
- Inside Higher Ed
- Higher Ed Jobs
- HERC - Higher Education Recruitment Consortium
- SHSU Website
- SHSU Employee
- Other
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Candidate Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae (Faculty)
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy
- Statement of Research & Goals
- Transcripts
- Writing Sample
- Letter of Recommendation 1
- Letter of Recommendation 2
- Letter of Recommendation 3
Optional Documents
