Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology

University of Arkansas System • Fayetteville, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Psychological Science in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor to start in August 2027. This is a standard nine-month faculty appointment with a competitive startup package. All areas of Clinical Science will be considered, but we would prefer a scholar who focuses on children and adolescents, including a focus on middle/high school age youth. We are also open to those who study (a) neuropsychological or forensic assessment, (b) serious mental illness including psychotic and mood disorders, or (c)digital mental health. Ideal applicants are those whose research can link with and complement other faculty, including those who may wish to affiliate with the Center for Community-Engaged Health Equity Research, and evidence of active pursuit and/or obtaining of extramural funding. Ideal applications will also be able to supervise child and adolescent psychological assessments. Successful applicants must have (1) a PhD from an APA-accredited health service psychology program (Clinical, Counseling, School, or combined) and be licensed or license-eligible in the state of Arkansas; (2) an outstanding record of research achievement; (3) demonstration of strong commitment to both graduate-level training and undergraduate instruction, including the ability to teach, supervise, and mentor students from a wide variety of backgrounds; (4) ability to supervise a range of clinical work for people across the lifespan (including children and adolescents). This is an in-person position. Most university classes are offered face-to-face, and extensive in-person engagement in such activities as office hours, student advising, and departmental, college, and university committee meetings is essential to advancing student success and departmental effectiveness. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Requirements

• PhD from an APA-accredited health service psychology program (Clinical, Counseling, School, or combined)
• Licensed or license-eligible in the state of Arkansas
• An outstanding record of research achievement as evidenced by submitted materials
• Strong evidence for both graduate-level training and undergraduate instruction
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills and ability to work productively with colleagues
• Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment

Nice To Haves

• Evidence of, or demonstrated potential for, obtaining external funding
• A research focus on children and adolescents, including an emphasis on middle/high school age youth
• A demonstrated capability to supervise child and adolescent psychological assessments
• A research area that will complement other faculty and/or be appropriate to collaboration with the forthcoming Center for Community-Engaged Health Equity Research

Responsibilities

• 40% Teaching or Professional Performance
• 40% Research/Scholarly and/or Creative Activities
• 20% Academic Service Activities
• Supervise child and adolescent psychological assessments
• Supervise a range of clinical work for people across the lifespan (including children and adolescents)
• Teach, supervise, and mentor students from a wide variety of backgrounds
• Maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others

Benefits

• University contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance
• Tuition waivers for employees and their families
• 12 official holidays
• Immediate leave accrual
• Choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary

What This Job Offers

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