Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Clinical Psychology

Vanderbilt University • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

The Department of Psychology and Human Development in Peabody College at Vanderbilt University invites applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in Clinical Psychology. The Clinical Psychology Ph.D. program spans the Department of Psychology and the Department of Psychology and Human Development, follows the clinical science training model, and is PCSAS- and APA-accredited.

The department seeks exceptional clinical scientists with methodologically rigorous and conceptually strong research records, potential to secure extramural funding, and a commitment to effective teaching and mentoring. The search particularly welcomes candidates who apply artificial intelligence, computational, and/or advanced quantitative approaches to the prediction, explanation, assessment, prevention, or treatment of psychopathology, particularly across development. Applicants may have primary training in clinical or developmental science with clinical applications. Successful candidates will maintain active, externally funded research programs using innovative methods.

Responsibilities include leading a collaborative research program, teaching undergraduate and graduate students, mentoring researchers, and contributing to departmental, college, and university service. Vanderbilt is a private research university in Nashville, Tennessee. Peabody College and the joint clinical psychology program have strong rankings, and the university offers research infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration across relevant departments and institutes.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, Developmental Psychology, or a closely related area of psychology.
• Evidence of high-impact scholarship and a strong history of obtaining extramural funding or potential to obtain it.
• Demonstrated potential for effective teaching and mentoring at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• A record of methodologically rigorous and conceptually strong research, or demonstrated promise in these areas.
• Commitment to effective teaching and mentoring.

Nice To Haves

• Research applying artificial intelligence, computational, and/or advanced quantitative approaches to psychopathology, particularly across development.
• Potential to foster collaborations with the College of Connected Computing.
• Expertise in approaches such as machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, speech and behavioral signal processing, digital phenotyping, passive sensing, computational modeling, personalized interventions, or technology-enabled interventions.
• Primary training in clinical or developmental science with clinical applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead an active, collaborative research program.
• Maintain an active, externally funded research program applying innovative methods.
• Teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Mentor students and researchers.
• Contribute to departmental, college, and university service.

What This Job Offers

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