Assistant Clinical Professor in Adult Health Psychology

Job Description

Assistant Clinical Professor in Adult Health Psychology
Department of Health Psychology
College of Health Sciences
University of Missouri

The Department of Health Psychology in the College of Health Sciences at the University of Missouri (MU) invites applications for a full-time, clinical, non-tenure track (NTT) faculty position at the rank of Assistant Clinical Professor. This faculty member will primarily provide direct clinical services via an outpatient model within the Department of Health Psychology’s Integrated Health Psychology Service, with expectations to provide evaluations/testing and treatment. Faculty will also be involved in providing clinical supervision through our APA accredited pre-doctoral internship program and professional service at the departmental, college, and university levels. Opportunities for clinical research participation are also available. This position will include collaboration with multiple departments in the MU Health System, such as the Ellis Fischel Cancer Center and Departments of Surgery, Neurosurgery, Neurology and Rehabilitation Sciences.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates will have:

• a Ph.D. or Psy.D. degree in clinical or counseling psychology (conferred prior to application)
• completed at least one year of post-doctoral fellowship focused on health psychology, rehab psychology, or behavioral medicine settings before the start of the position
• eligibility for Missouri Psychologist licensure

Candidates will be evaluated on:

• expertise in health psychology, rehabilitation psychology, or health promotion/disease prevention
• strong clinical skills
• commitment to empirically supported clinical care
• the ability to develop new clinical service lines
• clinical interests and/or experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • oncology
  • pre-surgical evaluations
  • ADHD assessments
  • TBI/rehab
  • epilepsy
  • smoking cessation
  • chronic medical conditions
  • chronic pain
  • cardiology
• experience with treatment modalities including evidence-based treatments, with CBT or ACT based care experience preferred
• Interest in being involved in clinical training and/or developing clinical training opportunities for psychology interns, post-doc, and other trainees
• eligibility for ABPP board certification

Application Materials

Applicants must apply through the HR website: https://hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job/academic (search for Job Opening 47158). Applications should include a letter of interest and a current curriculum vitae. Questions about the application process should be directed to David Reddan at 573-882-1853 or reddand@health.missouri.edu . For additional information about the position, applicants should contact Dr. Crystal Lim, Chair, Department of Health Psychology at limcs@health.missouri.edu or 573-882-2667.

Application Deadline

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Other Information

The MU College of Health Sciences https://healthprofessions.missouri.edu/ is the University of Missouri system’s only school of health professions and the state’s only public health program located on a health sciences campus. Its mission is to improve the health and well-being of others. Every day, Health Sciences faculty, staff, and students work towards changing lives through the integration of teaching, service and discovery.

With programs in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech and language, diagnostic and imaging sciences, public health, and social work, graduates of the College of Health Sciences fill critical roles in health care. The college is comprised of eight departments and 13 disciplines, each with their own specialized accreditation processes. The school also hosts a satellite program of the University of Missouri–Kansas City College of Pharmacy.

MU is situated in the City of Columbia, consistently rated as one of the most desirable places to live in the United States. This college town of 120,000+ residents has the best of both worlds – small-town convenience and warmth with big-city sophistication and amenities. Located halfway between St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia boasts affordable housing, moderate cost of living, diverse cultural and economic opportunities, and excellent public schools. For more information about Columbia, see http://www.visitcolumbiamo.com/ .

Salary

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience of the applicant.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America. For more information, call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-7976.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.

Know Your Rights

To read more about Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) please use the following links:

• Know Your Rights English Version
• Know Your Rights Spanish Version

Columbia Missouri Information

Columbia, Mo., is known as an ideal college town, combining small-town comforts, community spirit and low cost of living with big-city culture, activities and resources. Home to nationally renowned public schools and other colleges and educational centers, Columbia is packed with restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen annual cultural festivals.

Vaccination Statement

After careful consideration of COVID-19 virus trends and the overwhelming evidence of COVID-19 vaccine safety and effectiveness, the School of Medicine, along with MU Health Care, the Sinclair School of Nursing and the School of Health Professions, recently announced the decision to require COVID-19 vaccinations by Oct. 1, 2021, for all employees, unless granted a medical or religious exemption.

All new hires will be required to submit proof of vaccination prior to your start date. If you would like to request a medical or religious exemption, you must do so upon acceptance of employment so our team has time to review prior to your scheduled start date. You will not be allowed to begin work until you have submitted proof of vaccination or received an approved medical or religious exemption.

Thank you for helping us to create the safest environment possible for our colleagues, students and our patients by protecting yourself and others through COVID-19 vaccination.

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