Assistant Professor in Psychology

Job Title
Assistant Professor in Psychology


Requisition Number
FE04236


Working Title

Department Name
8E120:Psychology


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Type of Position
Faculty


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Tenure Track Status
Tenure Track


Required Education

PhD in Clinical or Counseling Psychology is required



Required Related Experience

n/a



Required License/Registration/Certification

The successful candidate will have earned their doctoral degree from an PCSAS- or APA—accredited Clinical or Counseling Psychology program, have completed an APA- or CPA-accredited internship, and be licensed or license-eligible in Kentucky.



Job Summary

The Department of Psychologyin the College of Arts Sciences at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY seeks to fill two tenure-eligible faculty positions at the Assistant Professor level in the Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program. These are 9-month positions in the regular title series with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2025. We are seeking individuals who specialize in health disparities, including mental and/or physical health outcomes. The Clinical Program is PCSAS- and APA-accredited and has a well-established clinical scientist training model and highly collaborative faculty who are eager to grow the program. At the University of Kentucky, Clinical Psychologists regularly lead multidisciplinary research teams and recruit research participants from a variety of clinical settings, including the Psychiatry Department, Markey Cancer Center, Kentucky Clinic, Gill Heart and Vascular Institute, Kentucky Neuroscience Institute, Eastern State Hospital and Sanders-Brown Center on Aging. The Clinical Psychology Program also has an “in house”, community-based Psychological Services Center that affords the opportunity for clinical supervision and research. The successful applicants will have an established line of research, as evidenced by prior peer-reviewed publications and presentations. Applicants whose research focuses on health disparities are encouraged to apply, but the specific research area is open. Applicants whose research takes a strength-based approach are strongly encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to the teaching and service mission of the department and will be prepared to teach a range of undergraduate and graduate courses.

A PhD in Clinical or Counseling Psychology is required. The successful candidate will have earned their doctoral degree from an PCSAS- or APA—accredited Clinical or Counseling Psychology program, have completed an APA- or CPA-accredited internship, and be licensed or license-eligible in Kentucky.

Applicants must include the following: 1) cover letter 2) CV, 3) Research Statement (upload as Specific Request 1), and 4) Teaching Statement (upload as Specific Request 2). In addition, please provide the names and contact information of three references when prompted in the academic profile. This information may be utilized to solicit recommendation letters from your references within the employment system.

The University of Kentucky provides comprehensive benefits which are fully described at https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/our-benefits.

Questions about this search should be addressed to Dr. Jessica Burris, Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Kentucky (jessica.burris@uky.edu).

Application deadline is October 18th, 2024.





Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
10/18/2024


Open Until Filled
No


University Community of Inclusion

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.