Assistant Professor

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI The Department of Psychology at the University of Mississippi seeks applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Clinical Psychology. We are seeking faculty with child-focused research and clinical interests to further grow our graduate program. We are particularly interested in individuals who would broaden existing departmental strengths by adding expertise in areas such as neurodevelopmental disorders, feeding/eating disorders, developmental psychopathology, and childhood emotional disorders. We also welcome child-focused applicants outside of these areas. Applicants should have a strong record of research productivity and a plan for developing and maintaining a substantive research program that would attract external funding. Applicants must be willing to teach both graduate and undergraduate courses, pursue licensure to provide clinical supervision for graduate students, and recruit and mentor graduate students. About Our Programs The Psychology Department consists of 30 full-time faculty members and over 60 graduate students. Graduate programs include the APA-accredited doctoral program in Clinical Psychology and a doctoral program in Experimental Psychology. The Clinical Psychology program adheres to a scientist-practitioner model of training, with a particular focus on evidence-based approaches. Our program is a leading producer of PhDs in the College of Liberal Arts and has been continually accredited by the American Psychological Association since 1973 (reaccredited in 2021 for the maximum of 10 years). The Experimental Psychology program focuses on behavioral analysis (with new undergraduate emphasis area), cognitive, developmental, and social psychology. Faculty both within and across graduate programs frequently collaborate on research. Our graduate psychology programs were joint recipients of the 2021 Donald R. Cole Excellence in Promoting Inclusiveness in Graduate Education. In addition to existing department facilities on the beautiful main campus, this summer the Department of Psychology expanded into 22,000 square feet of newly renovated space in the South Oxford Center (SOC). Department space at the SOC includes faculty offices and labs, administrative space, graduate workspaces, seminar rooms, and the Psychological Services Center (PSC), which has 9 therapy/assessment rooms. The SOC is a short drive from the main campus with regular bus service between locations, providing easy access and parking for community research participants. Minimum Requirements Applicants must be committed to evidence-based practice and have completed – or be on track to complete – a PhD in Clinical Psychology and predoctoral internship from an APA-accredited program by the time of appointment in August 2027. About the University and City of Oxford Founded in 1848, the University of Mississippi (UM), affectionately known to alumni, students and friends as Ole Miss, is Mississippi's flagship university. Included in the elite group of R-1: Doctoral Universities - Highest Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification, UM has a long history of producing leaders in public service, academics and business. Consistently named by The Chronicle of Higher Education as a “Great College to Work For,” the university is located in Oxford, MS, which is consistently ranked one of the “Top 10 Best College Towns.” With more than 24,000 students, UM is the state's largest university and is ranked among the nation's fastest-growing institutions. The University of Mississippi, which has aggressively implemented many health and wellness initiatives for its more than 2,900 employees, has consistently been named one of Mississippi’s Healthiest Workplaces. Mississippi provides a rich environment for research and opportunities for community engagement with individuals from underrepresented groups and rural areas, including research focused on advancing awareness and treatment of mental health needs in these populations; several surrounding underserved communities are designated as Health Professional Shortage Areas. Touted as the “Cultural Mecca of the South”, creativity abounds in Oxford as musicians, artists and writers alike find inspiration in Oxford’s rich history, small town charm, and creative community. Oxford is a one-hour drive south of Memphis, TN and is the home of Nobel Prize winning author William Faulkner. Oxford is known for offering exceptional culinary experiences, with 4 restaurants in the area being recognized in the 2025 MICHELIN Guide American South list. Oxford has been featured as a literary and arts destination in such publications as The New York Times, Southern Living, Condé Nast Traveler, and GQ. Among other cultural activities, annual events include the Oxford Film Festival, a thriving local music scene, and the Ford Center Performing Arts Series that previously hosted a presidential debate. Oxford is a vibrant university town, filled with unique shops and galleries, eclectic restaurants and clubs, historic landmarks, and comfortable inns. EEO Statement The University of Mississippi is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Psychological Science