Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) Health Disparities Research & Practice

The Department of Psychological Sciences at the University of Missouri-Saint Louis

The Department of Psychological Sciences at the University of Missouri-Saint Louis invites applications for a full-time assistant tenure-track position in our APA-accredited CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY program with an emphasis in HEALTH DISPARITIES RESEARCH AND PRACTICE, broadly defined. We seek an energetic and enthusiastic individual who shares our dedication to excellent research and student-centered mentorship and teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

The successful applicant will join one of the largest and most dynamic departments at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. The Department of Psychological Sciences has long been one of the College and campus' high performing departments in terms of teaching, research, and service. It is among the largest departments on campus both in terms of faculty and students; the latter spread over affiliated majors (BA/BS Psychological Sciences, Child Advocacy Studies), minors, multiple certificates (Child Advocacy Studies, Neuroscience, Trauma Studies), and graduate programs (PhD Clinical Psychology, MA & PhD in Psychological and Brain Sciences). The department faculty represent an interdisciplinary framework committed to the university's mission of community engagement through partners within the Center for Trauma Recovery, Community Psychological Services, the Missouri Institute of Mental Health, and other community agencies within the greater St. Louis region.

We welcome applications from professionals who are ABD or have a Ph.D. in an area of clinical or counseling psychology with research and teaching expertise in health disparities. We also prefer applicants who are licensed-eligible in the state of Missouri. We seek scholars who have a strong research program, the potential to attract extramural funding, and a commitment to excellent mentoring and teaching. The ability to complement and expand the current strengths of Psychological Sciences faculty is essential. The position involves active participation in the Department's APA-approved Clinical Psychology Program, including program governance, research supervision and teaching/supervision. Duties of the position include development of a strong research program within the area of health disparities and the ability to teach at both the undergraduate and graduate level.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. ABD or PhD in an area of clinical or counseling psychology, including completion of a formal pre-doctoral internship accredited by the American Psychological Association or the Canadian Psychological Association.
2. Evidence of research expertise and the capacity to develop a strong program of research health disparities or related areas
3. Evidence of teaching expertise in desired areas or the potential to develop curricular offerings in related coursework
4. Diverse teaching experiences; variety of modalities, student populations, etc.
5. Demonstrates knowledge of, sensitivity to, and ability to work effectively with the educational needs of individuals and groups with a diverse range of identities, cultures, backgrounds, and abilities in a global environment.
6. Evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, socioeconomic, academic, and cultural diversity a large, urban, metropolitan university, including students with different abilities (e.g., physical and or learning)

Preferred Qualifications:

1. License eligibility to practice as a psychologist in the state of Missouri.
2. Ability or experience working with historically under-served and/or underrepresented populations, and first-generation college students.
3. Evidence of valuing equity, treating cultural and linguistic diversity as assets, and sensitivity to and understanding of diverse students.
4. Ability or experience in the recruitment and/or retention of underrepresented students, including students of color.
5. Commitment to professional development, scholarship and service to the university, students, and community.

• Interested candidates should submit: a cover letter, CV, statements of research and teaching interests, and 3-5 representative reprints/preprints (in Microsoft Word or .PDF format).
• Finalists will be asked for reference as part of a reference check.- Applicants must be able to start on campus by August 15, 2025.
• If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Dr. Matthew Taylor, Interim Department Chair (taylormatt@umsl.edu).

Visa Sponsorship Information:
Pending administrative approvals, the University will sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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