Assistant Professor in Psychological Sciences

Hiring Department

Department of Psychological Sciences at the University of Missouri - St. Louis

Job Description

THE DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI – ST. LOUIS strives to create an environment where our faculty and students can thrive. We welcome applications for an Assistant Professor tenure-track position in the area of Clinical Psychology with specific interest in the application of Data Science, Technology, and/or Quantitative Methods to a broadly defined area of clinical specialization in human research. Candidates will have a Ph.D. in clinical psychology and strong data science skills. Members of minority groups under-represented in academia are especially encouraged to apply. We seek scholars who have a strong research program, the potential to attract extramural funding, and a commitment to excellent mentoring and teaching. The ability to complement and expand the current strengths of Psychological Sciences faculty is essential. The position involves active participation in the Department’s APA approved Clinical Psychology PhD Program, including program governance, research supervision and teaching/supervision. The start date is August 2023. Review of applications will begin October 31, 2022, and will continue until the position is filled. The University of Missouri-St. Louis is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity employer committed to inclusive excellence: https://www.umsl.edu/odei/framework.html and is the recipient of Insight into Diversity's Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award. Please submit materials electronically in .PDF format including cover letter, CV, and statements of research, teaching, and diversity interests and perspectives. (Reference letters will be requested for finalists at a later date.)

Qualifications

• PhD in Clinical Psychology
• Advanced data science skills
• Strong research program that complements the current strengths of our faculty
• Potential to attract extramural funding
• Commitment to excellence in mentoring and teaching undergraduate and graduate students from all backgrounds and contributing to a welcoming and inclusive culture in the department.

Application Materials

Review of applications will begin October 31, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled. Please submit materials electronically in .PDF format including cover letter, CV, and statements of research, teaching, and diversity interests and perspectives. (Reference letters will be requested for finalists at a later date.)

Application Deadline

Review of applications will begin October 31, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled

Other Information

As one of the most culturally and ethnically diverse campuses in Missouri, UMSL is committed to maintaining a climate where all students, faculty, staff and visitors can explore their interests, refine their talents and flourish. Inclusive excellence is embedded in our strategic plan which focuses on actions to recruit and retain diverse students and employees and promote activities that encourage civil and constructive discourse, reasoned thought and sustained dialogue in an environment of inclusion, respect and appreciation.

Benefit Eligibility

The University of Missouri - St. Louis offers benefit-eligible employees a wide variety of benefits including: health, dental and vision coverage effective on the first day of employment, retirement, paid time off, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents and employee and dependent life insurance. For more information about our benefits, please visit:

https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits

Diversity Commitment

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