Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Position

The Department of Psychological Science in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor to start in August 2027. 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 Center for Community-Engaged Health Equity Research, and evidence of active pursuit and/or obtaining of extramural funding. Ideal applications will also be able to supervise child and adolescent psychological assessments.

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 for people across the lifespan (including children and adolescents). This is an in-person position. Most university classes are offered face-to-face, and extensive in-person engagement in such activities as office hours, student advising, and departmental, college, and university committee meetings is essential to advancing student success and departmental effectiveness. 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.

Duties will include: 40% Teaching or Professional Performance, 40% Research/Scholarly and/or Creative Activities, 20% Academic Service Activities.

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
• An outstanding record of research achievement as evidenced by submitted materials
• Strong evidence for both graduate-level training and undergraduate instruction, including the ability to teach, supervise, and mentor students from a wide variety of backgrounds
• Training and capacity to supervise a range of clinical work for people across the lifespan (including children and adolescents)
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills and ability to work productively with colleagues

Preferred Qualifications:

• Evidence of, or demonstrated potential for, obtaining external funding
• A research focus on children and adolescents, including an emphasis on middle/high school age youth
• A demonstrated capability to supervise child and adolescent psychological assessments
• A research area that will complement other faculty and/or be appropriate to collaboration with the forthcoming Center for Community-Engaged Health Equity Research

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Required Documents to Apply:

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Curriculum Vitae
• List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)
• Statement of Research Philosophy
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy, including clinical experience and expected supervisory capabilities
• Up to three reprints or preprints of scholarly work

Optional Documents:

• Proof of Veteran Status

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site. Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Completed applications received by October 12, 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 View email address on click.appcast.io.

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

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 preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's 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.