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Clinic Director

Lecturer III Non-tenure stream Faculty Position

The Department of Psychology at the University of New Mexico invites applications for a Clinic Director of our UNM Psychology Clinic, to begin in July 2026. The UNM Psychology Clinic provides mental health services to the community and professional-level training for students in the Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program. As a generalist in clinical or counseling psychology, the Clinic Director is responsible for the overall administration of the clinic services and programs, the management of day-to-day operations, and overseeing students' educational goals, client care, and the financial sustainability of the Psychology Clinic.

In addition, as a non-tenure stream faculty position at the rank of Lecture III, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to teach clinical elective courses to our Clinical Psychology doctoral students (not required). Workload is determined by the department Chair and University policies.

Duties include:

        Coordinate all requests for services through the Clinic

        Provide clinical supervision and training to students in the clinical psychology doctoral program

        Develop and oversee external practicum opportunities for students

        Train graduate students in using Time2Track for internship

        Coordinate contracts with community partners for clinical services, including negotiation of grants and government contracts for behavioral health

        Regularly attend the Association of Psychology Training Clinic (APTC) annual conference

        Demonstrate a high standard of professional conduct and adherence to ethical and legal standards in the operation of the Clinic

        Determine policies and procedures for clinic operations, monitor the budget, establish client fee schedules, and lead fundraising efforts related to Clinic

        Supervise the Administrative Assistant and clinic graduate assistants

        Participate in clinical staff hiring and conduct performance reviews of clinic staff

        Contribute to the educational mission of the Psychology Department

        Attend Psychology clinical faculty meetings, attend case conference presentations, and work closely with Psychology clinical faculty

        Report to the Director of Clinical Training

On September 19, 2025, an Executive  Proclamation was issued wherein, for certain H-1B sponsorships, employers would be required to submit a 100,000 payment in order for such sponsorships to be considered (https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/09/restriction-on-entry-of-certain-nonimmigran... Due to budgetary constraints, the Department of Psychology at the  University of New Mexico is unable to consider candidates for this position who will require H-1B sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States and whose sponsorship requires submission of this payment as a requirement of sponsorship.

To apply, please access the University of New Mexico's online application system at https://www.unm.edu/jobs and apply for posting requisition #35462. Only applications submitted through this website can be considered. Applicants should pay extra attention to the "Special Instructions to Applicants," which detail all the required elements that must accompany the application.

A complete Applications must include:

(1)   A cover letter describing the applicant's qualifications as they relate to the minimum and preferred qualifications

(2)   A current curriculum vita (please include email address and telephone number)

(3)   The titles, names, and contact information (addresses, phone number and email addresses) of at least 3 professional references

Applicants who are appointed to a UNM Lecturer position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.

For best consideration, all required application materials must be received by May 17, 2026. We will only consider complete applications. The position will remain open until filled. Inquiries should be directed to the search committee chair, Elizabeth Yeater,  eyeater@unm.edu and department chair (Derek Hamilton, dahamilt@unm.edu). The University of New Mexico is an EEO/AA Employer and educator.

UNM is the premier research university in New Mexico, is a Carnegie Highest Research Activity Institution.  Our campus is located in the heart of Albuquerque, which has cultural, outdoor and recreational opportunities for everyone.  Learn more about our city, our welcoming campus, and research opportunities at http://advance.unm.edu/why-abq/ and  https://advance.unm.edu/why-unm/.  For more information regarding the College of Arts and Science's ambitious hiring plan, including a list of departments that are hiring faculty members with shared interests, please see this page.