Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology

University of North Texas System • Denton, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Psychology in the College of Public Affairs and Health Sciences at the University of North Texas invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology to join our APA-accredited doctoral program. We seek an innovative scholar whose research advances the understanding, prevention, assessment, or treatment of mental health conditions across the lifespan. The successful candidate will establish an externally funded research program while playing a key role in educating and mentoring doctoral students preparing for careers in clinical practice, research, and academia. This is an exceptional opportunity to join one of the nation's leading public research universities, where faculty are encouraged to pursue groundbreaking research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and community-engaged scholarship that advances mental health and well-being. The successful candidate will complement the department’s existing strengths in health disparities, diagnosis and assessment, forensic psychology, post-traumatic stress disorder, neuropsychology, substance use disorders, and psychotherapy outcome research. Applicants employing innovative methodologies, including longitudinal research, clinical trials, community-engaged research, digital health technologies, implementation science, psychophysiology or advanced quantitative methods—are especially encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from an APA-accredited program or a closely related discipline.
• Eligibility for licensure as a psychologist in the State of Texas.
• Evidence of a strong and growing research agenda with potential for sustained external funding.
• Demonstrated record of scholarly publications.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching, mentoring, and training students.

Nice To Haves

• Postdoctoral research or clinical training.
• Experience mentoring undergraduate or graduate researchers.
• Experience supervising clinical trainees.
• Interest in interdisciplinary collaborations addressing complex mental health challenges.

Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain an externally funded research program in clinical psychology.
• Teach doctoral- and undergraduate-level courses in clinical psychology and related areas.
• Mentor doctoral students in research, clinical training, and professional development.
• Supervise doctoral research, including master's theses and doctoral dissertations.
• Contribute to clinical training through practicum supervision and other training experiences, consistent with the faculty member's expertise.
• Publish impactful research in leading peer-reviewed journals and present findings at national and international conferences.
• Collaborate with faculty across disciplines to address complex mental and behavioral health challenges.
• Contribute to curriculum development, APA accreditation activities, departmental governance, and professional service.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation commensurate with qualifications, experience, and discipline, in accordance with university guidelines and available funding.

What This Job Offers

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