Associate or Full Professor (Tenured) – Director of Clinical Training-Psychology

The Department of Psychology at The University of New Mexico (UNM) invites applications for a Clinical Psychologist faculty position at the Associate or Full Professor level for a full-time, tenured appointment. We seek a highly committed, license-eligible psychologist with an established research program in clinical science, and with the experience and interest to serve as Director of Clinical Training.

Areas of research interest consistent with the needs of the program include psychopathology broadly defined, with particular interest in developmental psychopathology, transdiagnostic treatment approaches, or health psychology. A candidate whose work integrates basic and applied research is especially valued, as this is central to the PCSAS clinical science model.

Successful candidates for this position will be expected to teach and mentor at the undergraduate, graduate and postdoctoral levels. The UNM Department of Psychology, which currently includes 26 tenure-track faculty and 62 Ph.D. students, has internationally recognized research programs. External research grants exceeded $8 million in funding last year.

The Clinical Psychology program is accredited by both PCSAS and APA. The successful candidate will have numerous opportunities for collaboration within the department and in thriving cross-disciplinary research centers affiliated with UNM, including the Psychology Clinical Neuroscience Center, Center on Alcohol, Substance use and Addictions (CASAA); Center for Health Policy at UNM; Center for Participatory Research; Division of Community Behavioral Health; Mind Research Network; New Mexico Alcohol Research Center; Brain and Behavioral Health Institute; College of Population Health; UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center; UNM Memory and Aging Center, UNM Center for Brain Recovery and Repair; Center for Development and Disability and UNM Nene and Jamie Koch Comprehensive Movement Disorder Center.

The UNM Main and Health Sciences Center campuses are adjacent to one another facilitating interdisciplinary collaboration. The University of New Mexico (UNM) is the premier research university in the state of New Mexico. We are a Carnegie R1 Highest Research Activity Institution, a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution, and a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution.

UNM is located in Albuquerque, the largest city in New Mexico. Albuquerque is an ethnically diverse metropolitan area of over a half million residents that has been listed as one of the best small cities in the U.S. by National Geographic Traveler. The city has a rich culture and a location offering unparalleled opportunities for outdoor adventure.

The University is located within one hour of Santa Fe, three hours of Taos, and within minutes of the Sandia and Manzano mountain ranges, which offer great opportunities for hiking, biking, rock climbing, skiing, and other outdoor activities. New Mexico is a majority minority state with a long and rich cultural heritage that prioritizes advancement, equity, and accessibility.

In the 2026 NM legislative session, broad investments were made in areas such as childcare, healthcare, public safety, and economic development. Notably, legislators established universal access to free childcare, as well as increased funding for education and behavioral health. To learn more about living in New Mexico, our values, and our culture visit here: https://www.

visitalbuquerque.org/. Several of the University’s ongoing initiatives to promote inclusive excellence include:

• UNM FIRST – https://unmfirst.unm.edu/
• UNM Division for Change and Empowerment - https://diverse.unm.edu
• Advance at UNM – https://advance.unm.edu
• UNM2040 Goal Three: Inclusive Excellence https://opportunity.unm.edu/goals/goal3.html Applications must be submitted via the UNMJobs website, Req#38042 For best consideration apply by January 5, 2027. The position will remain open until filled. Inquiries can be directed to Jane Ellen Smith, Ph.D., Chair, Faculty Search Committee, janellen@unm.edu. The University of New Mexico is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and educator; women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.