Assistant Professor - Clinical Psychology
Assistant Professor - Clinical Psychology
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About UMass Amherst
UMass Amherst the Commonwealths flagship campus is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate graduate and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1450 acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition the University is part of the Five College Consortium (also including Amherst College Hampshire College Mount Holyoke College and Smith College) which adds to the regions intellectual energy.
Position Description
The American Psychological Associationaccredited Clinical Psychology Program in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at UMass Amherst invites applications for two tenuretrack academic year Assistant Professor faculty positions starting in fall each position we seek an outstanding and innovative scientist with an established record of success and a research program that has the potential to address major issues in the field of mental health. The applicant should be able to teach courses relevant to clinical psychology including practicum supervision (which will involve clinical licensure in Massachusetts expected within 3 years). We recognize that highimpact research programs can take many forms including those that have potential for sustained extramural funding drive paradigm changes in public policy and/or discourse and/or pioneer the study of new and important areas within clinical psychology.
Applicants may possess expertise in any area of clinical psychology that complements and/or broadens existing strengths in our program and department (e.g. psychopathology substance use disorders psychotherapy mental health care dissemination and implementation clinical diversity science neuropsychology clinical neuroscience). We are excited to review applications from candidates who use a range of rigorous methodologies in their researchincluding communitybased qualitative and/or advanced quantitativeand who are eager to teach undergraduate and graduate courses including clinical supervision. Candidates from diverse backgrounds (e.g. Black Latinx Indigenous LGBTQIA) are particularly encouraged to apply.
Requirements
- Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology or a closely related field by the date of hire.
- Training consistent with eligibility for clinical licensure in Massachusetts ( record of scholarly achievement (broadly defined).
- Dedication to centering and enhancing excellence in inclusiveness and belonging in research teaching service and/or outreach.
Application Instructions
Along with the application please submit a cover letter curriculum vitae statement of research interests statement of teaching and clinical training philosophyContributions to Inclusive Excellence Statement (see below) three representative research publications and contact information for three professional references. We will begin reviewing applications on October 11 2024 and will accept applications until the positions are filled.
At UMass Amherst and in CNS we strive to be a community where every individual feels a sense of belonging where every individual is included and where every individual is valued. You can find these values and goals here: For this reason we request that all applicants submit a Contributions to Inclusive Excellence Statement that addresses how you see yourself contributing to our community and campus climate and/or our shared goals of building a more inclusive equitable and diverse community.
The University is committed to active recruitment of a diverse faculty and student body. The University of Massachusetts Amherst is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of women minorities protected veterans and individuals with disabilities and encourages applications from these and other protected group members. Because broad diversity is essential to an inclusive climate and critical to the Universitys goals of achieving excellence in all areas we will holistically assess the many qualifications of each applicant and favorably consider an individuals record working with students and colleagues with broadly diverse perspectives experiences and backgrounds in educational research or other work activities. We will also favorably consider experience overcoming or helping others overcome barriers to an academic career and degree.
Employment Type
Full-Time
