Assistant Professor of Psychological Science

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Fayetteville, GA - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 2 days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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Closing Date:

01/09/2026


Type of Position:

Faculty - Tenure/Tenure Track


Workstudy Position:

No


Job Type:

Regular


Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)


Sponsorship Available:

Yes


Institution Name:

University of Arkansas Fayetteville

Founded 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


Departments Website:


Summary of Job Duties:

This tenure-track Assistant Professor of Psychological Science position entails conducting research leading to publication engaging in creative and/or scholarly activities designing graduate and undergraduate courses developing and implementing new methods of teaching to reflect changes in the field providing curriculum material constructing syllabi leading classroom instruction writing and administering exams mentoring and evaluating students creating interest and understanding among students serving on various faculty- and student-oriented committees providing service on campus an in related professional organizations and participating in faculty governance in the department and on campus. This is a standard 9-month appointment.

Regular reliable and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty as is the ability to create and maintain collegial harmonious working relationships with others.


Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

  • A PhD from an APA-accredited health service psychology program (Clinical Counseling School) and be licensed or license-eligible in Arkansas

  • An outstanding record of research achievement

  • A 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

  • 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 complements existing department research areas (including potential affiliation with Center for Community-Engaged Health Equity Research)

  • Potential to obtain extramural funding


Additional Information:


Salary Information:

$83000


Required Documents to Apply:

Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status


Recruitment Contact Information:

James Lampinen Department Chair


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:


Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check Sex Offender Registry

The 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.


Constant Physical Activity:

N/A


Frequent Physical Activity:

N/A


Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A


Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Required Experience:

Junior IC

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Key Skills

  • Experience Working With Students
  • Classroom Experience
  • Medical Management
  • Library Services
  • Pharmacy Residency
  • Research Experience
  • Teaching
  • Higher Education Teaching
  • Curriculum Development
  • Grant Writing
  • Mentoring
  • Research Laboratory Experience