A&S - Psychology - Assistant to Associate Professor - Child Clinical Division

University of Miami • Coral Gables, FL

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About The Position

The University of Miami’s Department of Psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences invites applications for a full-time faculty position in its Child Clinical Program at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure-track) or Associate Professor (tenure-eligible), with an appointment start date of August 15, 2027. The area of focus is broad. The department values applicants whose interests complement current faculty or expand existing areas of strength, including autism spectrum disorders, child and adolescent anxiety, trauma, depression, irritability, pediatric health, prevention and intervention for youth psychopathology, computational modeling of disorders, digital mental health interventions, work with high-risk youth and families, dissemination and implementation of effective interventions in youth treatment settings, and mental health disparities.

The Psychology Department is a collaborative community with clinical and psychological sciences faculty across Child, Adult, Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience, and Health Divisions. Its APA- and PCSAS-accredited Child Clinical Program includes Child/Family Clinical and Pediatric Health areas of emphasis and is housed in the Child Division, which also includes the Developmental Psychology Program. The department’s mission is to acquire, advance, and disseminate knowledge in the Psychological and Biobehavioral Sciences, supported by graduate programs and state-of-the-art facilities. It values an inclusive climate and has an active Committee on Culture and Belonging.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in clinical psychology or a related discipline by the appointment start date. License-eligible clinical psychologists are preferred. Application materials are to be compiled into one PDF and uploaded under the Resume/CV section of the online application. Materials include a letter of interest, current CV, research statement, teaching statement (including interest in supervising evidence-based assessment or therapy), a statement explaining how the applicant’s research, teaching, and mentoring will contribute to the clinical program’s mission of training clinical scientists competent to work with diverse populations and patient backgrounds, three representative publications, and three to four references. Letters of recommendation will be requested for finalists invited to interview. Application review begins December 1, 2026, and continues until the position is filled.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in clinical psychology or a related discipline by the start of the appointment.
• Submit a letter of interest, current CV, research statement, teaching statement, a statement about contributions to the clinical program’s training mission, three representative publications, and three to four references.
• The teaching statement should describe any interest in supervising evidence-based assessment or therapy.

Nice To Haves

• License-eligible clinical psychologists are preferred.
• Research interests that complement current faculty or expand departmental strengths, such as autism spectrum disorders, child and adolescent anxiety, trauma, depression, irritability, pediatric health, prevention and intervention of youth psychopathology, computational modeling, digital mental health interventions, high-risk youth and families, dissemination and implementation of interventions, or mental health disparities.

What This Job Offers

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