Assistant Professor of Psychological Science
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Faculty - Tenure/Tenure Track
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University of Arkansas FayettevilleFounded in 1871 the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nations top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills fostering a welcoming climate and nurturing creativity discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nations strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health dental life and disability insurance tuition waivers for employees and their families 12 official holidays immediate leave accrual and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
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Department:
Department of Psychological Science
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Summary of Job Duties:
The Department of Psychological Science at the University of Arkansas invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in Clinical Psychology. Appointment is set to begin August 2026. 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 forthcoming Center for Community-Engaged Health Equity Research and evidence of active pursuit and/or obtaining of extramural funding.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 including psychological assessments and therapy for people across the lifespan (including children and adolescents).
Duties will include:
40% Teaching
40% Research
20% Service
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
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
Evidence of an outstanding record of research achievement
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
Demonstrated ability to supervise a range of clinical work including psychological assessments and therapy for people across the lifespan (including children and adolescents)
Preferred Qualifications:
Research that focuses on children and adolescents including a focus on middle/high school ageyouth or one of the following:(a) neuropsychological or forensic assessment (b) serious mental illness including psychotic and mood disorders or (c) digital mental health
Research that is complementary or linked to other faculty including those who may wish to affiliate with the forthcoming Center for Community-Engaged Health Equity Research.
Evidence of active pursuit and/or obtaining of extramural funding
Knowledge Skills Abilities (KSAs):
Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills and collegiality
Additional Information:
About the Department of Psychological Science:
PSYC houses both a large undergraduate program (over 1500 students) and two Ph.D. programs (i.e. Clinical Psychology and Experimental Psychology). The department has more than 25 full-time faculty that together span a wide range of expertise in psychological science four full-time administrative staff over 40 Ph.D. students and several postdoctoral fellows. The nationally registered historic building that houses PSYCMemorial Hallcontains four floors of faculty offices laboratory spaces classrooms and the Psychological Clinic which serves as the primary training site for the Departments fully accredited Clinical Psychology Doctoral Training Program. The Department is also home to a major private endowment that generates over $250K/year to support its research mission. This endowment funds graduate research assistants faculty research summer pay for grant preparation and other research-related expenses. Our clinical program was awarded a Graduate Psychology Education (GPE) program grant for multiple consecutive cycles; our recent GPE grant was entitled Meeting the Moment: Preparing a Health Service Psychology Workforce that is Socially Responsive and Resilient. The campus also houses the Institute for Integrative and Innovative Research (I3R; ). This facility provides on-campus access to equipment necessary for conducting studies on or related to human neuroimaging (MRI EEG fNIRS TMS) mobile virtual reality sleep and metabolic processes. Visit our department website for more information.
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Recruitment Contact Information:
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Completed applications received by September 24th 2025 will be assured full consideration. Late applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position.
For additional inquiries please contact the search committee chair Jennifer Veilleux at
Applicants must submit:
Cover Letter
CV
Statement of Research Interests
Statement of Teaching Interests
Three representative publications
List of three professional references (name title email address and phone number) willing to provide letters of recommendation if requested during the application process.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check Sex Offender RegistryThe University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions there may also be a financial (credit) background check a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas seeks to attract develop and retain high quality faculty staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law including age race color national origin disability religion protected veteran status military service genetic information sex sexual orientation or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex may be sent to the Universitys Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
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YesEmployment Type
Full-Time
