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Assistant / Associate Professor of Psychology
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A Psychology Professor teaches foundational psychological ideas, truths, and methods to students through a combination of classroom instruction, field experience, and assignments at colleges, trade schools or other institutes. May assist or lead in the creation of the curriculum to be taught. In addition to instruction, they may assist or lead in research initiatives relating to their field. In some cases, psychology professors will perform therapeutic services.
$79,938 / year median in Texas
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description:
The Psychology Department at Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio invitesapplications for two tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant / Associate Professor rank to primarily serve the APA-accreditedCounseling Psychology PsyD program beginning August 2026. The OLLU Psychology Department offers the following degrees: PsyD inCounseling Psychology and MS in Psychology, with concentrations in Marriage and Family Therapy and School Psychology. The mission of thepsychology graduate programs is to prepare culturally competent professionals who are skilled in providing strengths-based psychotherapy toindividuals, couples and families from diverse backgrounds. Graduate students may complete a certificate in providing psychological servicesin Spanish. The Psychology Department operates a community-based clinic that serves a low-income, multi-ethnic, population presenting withwide-ranging concerns. The clinic offers opportunities for innovative practice, training, and research Position dutiesinclude, but are not limited to: Teaching masters and doctoral students from Strength-Based, Solution-Focused,Narrative and/or Collaborative Theories with an emphasis on multiculturalism and social justice. Providing "live" supervision (froma Systemic theory-base) to a weekly therapy team at the university-sponsored clinic. Chairing and serving on dissertationcommittees. Academic advising and mentoring of students. Evaluating student comprehensive and clinical qualifyingexams. Engaging in program activities such as student recruitment, interviews, program evaluation. Conducting and engagingstudents in research and scholarly activities. Serving on university committees. Possible courses to be taught mayinclude: (courses may be negotiated) Assessment Courses Life Planning and Career Development Human DevelopmentAcross theLifespan Research Methods Cognition & Emotion Behavioral Neuroscience Requirements:
Required Qualifications:
Doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology from an APAaccredited program; Licensed or License-Eligible as a Psychologist in Texas Expertise in teaching graduate & doctoralstudents & Expertise in supervision Expertise in qualitative research methods Expertise in brief, systemic, strengths-basedapproaches to psychotherapy -Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Narrative Therapy Preferred Qualifications:
Experience teaching and supervising graduate and doctoral students AAMFT approved supervisor or eligible to become asupervisor in training Proficient in Spanish Licensed as a psychologist in Texas within one year or hire (if notlicensed)Additional Information:
For questions about the position contact: Dr Deborah Hendren at DkHendren@ollusa.edu Employment with Our Lady of the LakeUniversity is contingent upon the applicant undergoing a background investigation. OLLU seeks to attract, develop and retain thehighest quality faculty, staff and administrators. The University is committed to diversity and strongly encourages applications from womenand minorities. EOE Our Lady of the Lake University uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify .