About this opportunity
New Mexico Highlands University Portal lists this Assistant/Associate Professor of Psychology opportunity in las vegas, New Mexico. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Assistant/Associate Professor of Psychology
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
For more detailed information regarding the position you may contact Dr. Sarah Tracy at
About NMHU
Highlands University is an open admissions university with over 70% Hispanic, Native American or African American with nearly 40% studying at the Master’s Degree level. The university is committed to student success and improved retention and graduation rates. NMHU serves approximately 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students at the main campus in Las Vegas, NM (one hour east of Santa Fe) and another 1300 students at centers in Santa Fe, Rio Rancho, andAlbuquerque. For more information about the university, visit the website at
Position Information
Job Title Assistant/Associate Professor of Psychology
Rank Assistant/Associate Professor
Position Summary
New Mexico Highlands University is accepting applications for a nine month, tenure-track position in Clinical/Counseling Psychology beginning in August 2024.
—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
Minimum Qualifications
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 Qualifications
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
Work Location
Las Vegas, NM Campus
Special Instructions to Applicants
For more detailed information regarding the position you may contact Dr. Sarah Tracy at
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
Cover Letter/ Letter of Interest
Unofficial Transcripts Conferring Required Degree
Letter(s) of Recommendation
Curriculum Vitae
Samples of Syllabus
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Worksite address
las vegas, NM, 87701, US
Who can apply
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