Associate/Full Professor of Psychology or Communication and Chair of the Department of Psychology - Laredo, TX
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Job Title
Associate/Full Professor of Psychology or Communication and Chair of the Department of Psychology & CommunicationAgency
Texas A&M International UniversityDepartment
Dept, Psychology & CommunicationProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Laredo, TexasJob Type
FacultyJob Description
Texas A&M International University (TAMIU), a member of the Texas A&M University System, welcomes applicants for an Associate/Full Professor of Psychology or Communication and Chair of the Department of Psychology & Communication to begin Fall 2026.
TAMIU is a Hispanic Serving Institution with over 8,000 students located in Laredo, Texas, a vibrant and bicultural city with a population of about 250,000. The university advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service, and with an intentional focus on student success and research excellence. For more information, please visit
This is a tenured faculty (12-month) position with a 1-1-1 course load. Primary duties will include modeling, supporting, and rewarding faculty excellence in teaching and research; assessing, revising, and innovating curricula; coordinating course scheduling; overseeing the recruitment and hiring of new faculty; credentialing and evaluating faculty; managing the budget; and developing partnerships across the university and community. Duties also include providing support to students, supporting recruitment and retention initiatives, and representing the department in college and university-level strategic planning. This position requires face-to-face interactions through a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.
The Department of Psychology & Communication has 12 full-time Psychology faculty and 9 full-time Communication faculty. It has the following degree programs: BA Psychology, BA Communication, MA Communication, MS Psychology, and MA Counseling Psychology.
Required Qualifications
The successful candidate must hold a doctorate in psychology, communication, or a closely related discipline. Candidates must have a record of research and publications, teaching experience commensurate to rank, at least 5 years of full-time faculty experience, and experience in faculty management. We strongly encourage candidates with a strong track record of peer-reviewed publications as well as experience in writing, securing, and managing external grants (infrastructure, instrument, programmatic, or research). We strongly encourage applicants with administrative and supervisory experience as a program coordinator, program director, or division/department chair.
We offer competitive salaries and a benefits package including health insurance, retirement benefits, and life insurance. Additional pay is available for summer teaching. Financial support for professional development opportunities, such as attending academic conferences, is also provided. Moving expenses are covered in whole or in part by the university.
Application Process
The first review of applications will be 2/21/2026 and will continue until the position is filled. The completed employment application must include:
- Letter of interest or cover letter that addresses qualifications
- Current curriculum vitae
- Unofficial transcripts specifying conferred degree(s)
- Names and contact information of three current professional references
Applications must be submitted online at . For more information, contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Simon Zschirnt, at
INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: During the application process, you have only one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents, and submit the application. You will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once you "Submit" the application materials. The software does not allow you to "Save" your application and return to complete the process at a later time. The page "My Experience" has an area provided under Resume/CV to drop or upload files.
Applications received by Texas A&M International University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. "See resume" is not an acceptable entry in the job application.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
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