ASSISTANT PROFESSOR of CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY / UMKC SCHOOL of EDUCATION, SOCIAL WORK & PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCES

University of Missouri System • Kansas City, MO

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About The Position

The Department of Psychology and Counseling, within the School of Education, Social Work, and Psychological Sciences, at the University of Missouri-Kansas City seeks to hire a 9-month, tenure-track, benefits-eligible, Assistant Professor in Clinical Psychology with research and teaching expertise in Child or Adolescent Clinical Psychology to begin in Fall 2026. Our department has a PhD program in Clinical Psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA). The program faculty is committed to rigorous training, innovative research, and the development of skilled, compassionate clinicians and researchers who are able to work effectively in a wide range of settings. We also have an undergraduate program in Psychology and a master's program in Counseling (accredited by the Masters in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council [MPCAC]). The School Counseling emphasis area within our master's program is accredited by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. In addition, our Department houses the Community Counseling and Assessment Services (CCAS) clinic, an in-house training facility that provides services to the greater Kansas City metropolitan area. We are excited to support and grow our Department through this Assistant Professor position.

Requirements

• PhD in Clinical Psychology from an APA-accredited program (awarded by 9-1-26).

Nice To Haves

• Prior university teaching experience.
• A record of scholarship commensurate with the rank of Assistant Professor.
• Eligibility for licensure as a psychologist within 24 months.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an active research program that contributes to the Department's commitment to encourage inclusive excellence and lead change through innovative research.
• Maintain a record of peer-reviewed publications.
• Seek and secure external funding as needed for sustained research productivity.
• Mentor and provide research supervision for our Clinical Psychology PhD students, as well as have opportunities to mentor students from our BA and MA programs.
• Demonstrate teaching excellence in graduate and undergraduate courses.
• Provide service commensurate with the Assistant Professor rank.
• Effectively collaborate with faculty in program development and in support of our teaching, research, and mentoring missions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision plans.
• Retirement plans.
• Educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees