Job description
The Psychology Department at Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio invites applications for two tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant / Associate Professor rank to primarily serve the APA-accredited Counseling Psychology PsyD program beginning August 2026.
The OLLU Psychology Department offers the following degrees: PsyD in Counseling Psychology and MS in Psychology, with concentrations in Marriage and Family Therapy and School Psychology. The mission of the psychology graduate programs is to prepare culturally competent professionals who are skilled in providing strengths-based psychotherapy to individuals, couples and families from diverse backgrounds. Graduate students may complete a certificate in providing psychological services in Spanish. The Psychology Department operates a community-based clinic that serves a low-income, multi-ethnic, population presenting with wide-ranging concerns. The clinic offers opportunities for innovative practice, training, and research
Position duties include, 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 (from a Systemic theory-base) to a weekly therapy team at the university-sponsored clinic.
- Chairing and serving on dissertation committees.
- Academic advising and mentoring of students.
- Evaluating student comprehensive and clinical qualifying exams.
- Engaging in program activities such as student recruitment, interviews, program evaluation.
- Conducting and engaging students in research and scholarly activities.
- Serving on university committees.
Possible courses to be taught may include: (courses may be negotiated)
- Assessment Courses
- Life Planning and Career Development
- Human Development Across the Lifespan
- Research Methods
- Cognition & Emotion
- Behavioral Neuroscience
Requirements:
Required Qualifications:
- Doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology from an APA accredited program;
- Licensed or License-Eligible as a Psychologist in Texas
- Expertise in teaching graduate & doctoral students & Expertise in supervision
- Expertise in qualitative research methods
- Expertise in brief, systemic, strengths-based approaches 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 a supervisor in training
- Proficient in Spanish
- Licensed as a psychologist in Texas within one year or hire (if not licensed)
Additional Information:
For questions about the position contact:
Dr Deborah Hendren at [email protected]
Employment with Our Lady of the Lake University is contingent upon the applicant undergoing a background investigation.
OLLU seeks to attract, develop and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administrators. The University is committed to diversity and strongly encourages applications from women and minorities. EOE
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How to apply
Please complete the online Application for Academic Employment and attach the following: letter of Interest denoting position for which applying, Resume and/or Curriculum Vitae, Copies of all transcripts reflecting receipt of terminal degree in discipline for which applying, two letters of recommendation, and a listing of three professional references. For consideration for Academic Employment, all materials above must be submitted together and at one time. Incomplete packets for academic employment will not be considered.
OLLU seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality of faculty, staff, and administrators. The University is committed to diversity and strongly encourages applications from women and minorities. EOE
