November 22, 2022
The Department of Psychological Science at the University of Arkansas invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Clinical Psychology to start on 8/14/2023. This is a standard nine-month faculty appointment with a competitive startup package. We are seeking an inclusive and diverse pool of applicants and welcome applicants from all areas of Clinical Science. Although area of research is open, we prefer candidates whose research complements existing departmental research areas (see http://psyc.uark.edu, for more information). Successful applicants must have (1) a PhD from an APA- or CPA-accredited Clinical, Counseling, or School Psychology program and be license-eligible in the state of Arkansas by the start date; (2) an outstanding record of research achievement and evidence of, or demonstrated potential for, external funding; (3) a strong commitment to both graduate training and undergraduate instruction; (4) demonstrated commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and social justice, including the ability to mentor students from underrepresented backgrounds as per our Department’s Diversity Mission Statement (https://psyc.uark.edu/diversity) and our campus-wide strategic plan (http://diversity.uark.edu/); (5) an ability to supervise clinical work involving diverse cases (including children and families); and (6) effective interpersonal skills and a record of collegiality.
Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas comprises 10 colleges and schools and offers more than 240 academic programs, nearly 100 undergraduate majors, 100 master’s degree programs, and 50 doctoral and specialist programs. The Carnegie Foundation classifies the U of A as Very High Research Activity, placing it among the top 3% of universities in the nation. The University enrolls approximately 30,000 students, including approximately 5,000 graduate students. Our Department values and is committed to fostering a climate of collegiality that advances diversity, inclusivity, respect, and social justice. Our University’s Office for Diversity & Inclusion strives for inclusive excellence including total campus engagement in supporting diversity and inclusion.
Our department houses a large undergraduate program (over 1,500 students), as well as two Ph.D. programs in Clinical Psychology and Experimental Psychology. The department has over 25 full-time faculty with a wide range of expertise in psychological science, 4 full-time administrative staff, over 40 doctoral students (PhD), and several postdoctoral fellows. The department is housed within Memorial Hall at the University of Arkansas. Memorial Hall contains four floors of faculty offices, laboratory space, classrooms, and a Psychological Clinic that serves as the primary training site for the Department’s 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 has also been awarded a Graduate Psychology Education (GPE) program grant for four consecutive cycles; our current GPE grant is entitled Meeting the Moment: Preparing a Health Service Psychology Workforce that is Socially Responsive and Resilient. In addition, faculty have the opportunity to affiliate with related multidisciplinary programs across the university (e.g., Gender Studies, African and African American Studies, Asian Studies, Indigenous Studies, Latin American and Latino studies, Middle East Studies) as well as with the newly formed Institute for Integrative and Innovative Research (I3R). This interdisciplinary institute (https://i3r.uark.edu) recently broke ground on a building that will open in 2024 and will offer human neuroimaging (MRI, EEG, fNIRS, TMS), mobile virtual reality, a sleep lab, and metabolic labs. Visit our department website, http://psyc.uark.edu, for more information.
Fayetteville is routinely listed as a Top 10 City by U.S. News and World Report. Nestled in the Ozark Mountains, Northwest Arkansas is known for its beautiful scenery, a temperate climate, excellent schools, three Fortune 500 companies, and an active regional airport with direct flights to major cities (http://www.flyxna.com). Fayetteville also boasts varied recreational and cultural (http://experiencefayetteville.com, http://findingnwa.com, https://diversitynwa.com/, http://www.waltonartscenter.org/, http://theatre2.org, http://crystalbridges.org/, http://themomentary.org) opportunities. Northwest Arkansas is growing rapidly, with a net gain of 30 people per day and a current population over 550,000. Diversity has also increased in Northwest Arkansas: in 2019, the region was nearly 28% diverse and is expected to grow to 31% by 2024, with the Hispanic/Latinx population seeing the largest gains. Local schools have also witnessed increased diversity; in some cities, the school districts are now majority students of color, including the largest Marshallese population outside of the Marshall Islands.
Completed applications received by 12/1/2022, 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, Dr. Lindsay Ham, at Lham@uark.edu.
For a complete position announcement and information regarding how to apply, visit https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS/job/Fayetteville/Assistant-Professor-in-Clinical-Science_R0025414
Applicants should submit (a) a cover letter, (b) a CV, (c) representative publications, (d) a research statement, (e) a teaching statement, (f) and a diversity statement sharing how they will advance the U of A’s commitment to inclusivity. Applicants should also provide contact information for three professional references (name, title, email address, and contact number) who can provide letters of reference upon request.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution committed to achieving diversity in its faculty. Therefore, the university is especially interested in applications from qualified candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our academic departments. The university welcomes applications without regard to race/color, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.