Assistant Professor, Clinical Psychology

University of Central Florida • Orlando, FL

22h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Psychology in the College of Sciences (COS) at the University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applications for one full-time, 9-month, tenure track assistant professor position in Clinical Psychology, anticipated to begin in August 2027. We seek dedicated and collegial educators/scientists who can establish collaborative relationships within the department/college as well as with other colleges at the university and within the community. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in different modalities, including face-to-face and online. The instructional duties and services assignments are in accordance with the department’s current equitable workload policy. Area of research specialization within health services psychology is open. We are interested in collaborative candidates with programs of research that can contribute to and complement program, department, and university strengths. The Department of Psychology is one of the largest departments by enrollment at UCF, with more than 50 full-time faculty and approximately 4,000 undergraduate majors. The department has three broad areas of emphasis in clinical psychology, human factors and cognitive psychology, and industrial and organizational psychology. UCF’s online bachelor’s degree in Psychology is ranked #3 in the nation by U.S. News and World Report. All members of the department share a common goal of understanding behavior through empirical investigation, which is reflected in teaching and research. The department is home to two terminal master's programs in Clinical Psychology and I/O Psychology, and three Ph.D. programs in Clinical Psychology, I/O Psychology, and Human Factors and Cognitive Psychology. The Clinical Psychology Ph.D. Program has maintained American Psychological Association (APA) accreditation since 2003, and in 2023 received the maximum re-accreditation period of ten years. The program houses a training clinic, which serves the UCF and surrounding communities. The UCF College of Sciences (COS) is the largest college at the university and a powerhouse for the regional and national STEM workforce, spanning the natural, computational, physical, and social sciences and housing centers, institutes and initiatives that serve as hubs for research and innovation. Through sharing and applying knowledge, COS is cultivating pathways for students to solve our world’s most pressing and complex problems. With a mission to provide a world-class education in an environment where faculty, staff, and students thrive, research flourishes, and our community prospers; a number of COS academic programs are among those nationally ranked by U.S. News and World Report, Princeton Review, and others.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in an area of health services psychology from an APA- or PCSAS-accredited program by the date of hire.
• Eligible for licensure as a Psychologist in Florida, or able to obtain licensure as Psychologist in Florida within 2 years of hire.
• All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer.
• Reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Nice To Haves

• A research program with the potential for external funding.
• Publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Evidence of, or potential for, teaching and/or mentoring effectiveness.
• Demonstrated ability and/or potential to supervise Clinical Psychology Ph.D. students in evidence-based psychological services.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in different modalities, including face-to-face and online.
• Establish collaborative relationships within the department/college as well as with other colleges at the university and within the community.
• Supervise Clinical Psychology Ph.D. students in evidence-based psychological services.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time off, including annual (12-month faculty) and sick time off and paid holidays.
• Retirement savings options.
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions.
• Education assistance.
• Flexible work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree