Assistant Professor of Psychology

University of Arkansas
United States, Arkansas, Fayetteville
346 North West Avenue (Show on map)
Aug 29, 2024
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Closing Date: 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 nation's top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and 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 nation's 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. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening. If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations \| OEOC \| University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Applicants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351. Department:Department of Psychological Science Department's Website: http://psyc.uark.edu Summary of Job Duties: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 of Psychology to start in August 2025. This is a standard nine-month faculty appointment with a competitive startup package. Candidates must have a program of research focused on behavioral approaches to addressing health inequities in marginalized and underserved populations. Candidates must further have a demonstrated commitment to institutional belonging efforts. The person hired for this position will be affiliated with-and play an integral role in the development of-a new Center for Community-Engaged Health Equity Research. We prefer candidates whose research focuses on mental health equities and who use participatory action research or other methods that engage community collaborators. We also prefer candidates with a demonstrated potential to obtain extramural funding and who have obtained a Ph.D. from an APA-accredited health service psychology program (e.g., clinical, counseling, school, or combined program). At minimum, the person hired for this position will have: (1) a Ph.D. in psychology or closely related field (e.g., human development; public health) from an accredited institution of higher education conferred by the start of appointment; (2) an active research agenda in the area of health disparities and/or treatment equities; (3) evidence of scholarly productivity as demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications in scientific journals; and (4) an ability to contribute to the department's teaching mission in both graduate training and undergraduate instruction in psychological science, including seminar courses in the person's area(s) of expertise. 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. About the Department of Psychological Science: PSYC houses both a large undergraduate program (over 1,500 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 PSYC-Memorial Hall-contains four floors of faculty offices, laboratory spaces, classrooms, and the Psychological Clinic, which 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 been awarded a Graduate Psychology Education (GPE) program grant for multiple 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 to being affiliated with PSYC, faculty have the opportunity to be part of the Institute for Integrative and Innovative Research (I3R; https://i3r.uark.edu). This interdisciplinary institute includes construction of a building that is on track to open at the end of 2024, and this building will include the 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, http://psyc.uark.edu, for more information. The University of Arkansas is a recipient of the NSF ADVANCE Award (2021-2024). The University of Arkansas Empowering Network Groups for Arkansas Gender Equity (ENGAGE) program promotes institutional change for gender equity in STEM departments and across campus by harnessing institutional resources and mentoring networks. Duties will include: 40% Teaching 40% Research 20% Service Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications:* With submitted materials, the candidate must demonstrate A Ph.D. in psychology or closely related field (e.g., human development; public health) from an accredited institution of higher education conferred by the start of appointment A program of research focused on behavioral approaches to addressing health inequities in marginalized and underserved populations A demonstrated commitment to institutional belonging efforts An active research agenda in the area of mental health disparities and/or mental health treatment equities Evidence of scholarly productivity as demonstrated by peer reviewed publications in scientific journals An ability to contribute to the department's teaching mission in both graduate training and undergraduate instruction, including seminar courses in the person's research and clinical areas of expertise Preferred Qualifications: Research focuses on mental health equities Uses participatory action research or other methods that engage community collaborators We prefer candidates with a demonstrated potential to obtain extramural funding Ph.D. from an APA-accredited health service psychology program Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): Experience and ability to work collaboratively with community partners on health equity initiatives Knowledge of and familiarity with quantitative and qualitative research methods Ability to supervise clinical work Additional Information: Salary Information: 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), Other (see special instructions for details), Statement of Research Philosophy, Statement of Teaching Philosophy Optional Documents: Proof of Veteran Status Recruitment Contact Information: Ana J. Bridges, search committee chair, abridges@uark.edu All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS Please do not send to listed recruitment contact. Special Instructions to Applicants: APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Completed applications received by October 15, 2024, 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, Ana J. Bridges, at abridges@uark.edu. Applicants must submit a curriculum vitae, a cover letter/letter of application, a research statement, a teaching statement, three representative scholarly publications (reprints or preprints), and a 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 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 inclusion, opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. 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. Constant Physical Activity:N/A Frequent Physical Activity:N/A Occasional Physical Activity:N/A Benefits Eligible:Yes