Job Opportunity

Posted:  Feb 02, 2026 - 12:00am

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

Minimum Qualifications:
1. Doctorate in APA- and/or PCSAS-accredited Clinical or Counseling Psychology program
2. Completion of an APA-approved pre-doctoral clinical internship
3. At least two years of experience related to the duties and responsibilities specified
4. Eligible for or currently possess New Mexico state licensure in psychology

Preferred Qualifications:
1. Demonstrated commitment to empirically supported treatments
2. Evidence of ability to treat common psychological disorders (e.g., anxiety, mood)
3. Working knowledge of the psychological clinical science training model
4. Demonstrated experience providing clinical supervision in psychotherapy and/or assessment
5. Demonstrated experience obtaining grants and/or contracts for behavioral health
6. Evidence of developing external practicum placements for students
7. Demonstrated marketing skills for psychological services
8. Demonstrated skills in managing budgets
9. A demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of
New Mexico and to the success of the university's mission to serve local and global
communities.
10. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations, such as Latino/a, American
Indian/Alaskan Native, and low-income populations; Spanish language fluency would be a
strength
11. Demonstrated evidence in teaching

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. 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.

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Institution. Our campus is located in the heart of Albuquerque, which has cultural, outdoor and
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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.