ASSISTANT PROFESSOR of Clinical Psychology / UMKC School of Education, Social Work & Psychological Sciences / Dept Psychology & Counseling
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 29, 2024
Hiring Department
The Department of Psychology and Counseling is one of the largest on campus and is growing. The department houses several degree programs, including a doctoral program in clinical psychology (APA-accredited), a master's program in counseling (MPCAC-accredited), a school counseling program, and a large undergraduate program. The Department also houses the Community Counseling and Assessment Services, an in-house training clinic that provides services to greater Kansas City:https://seswps.umkc.edu/outreach-and-research/community-counseling-and-assessment-services.html.
The Department consists of 16 faculty members. Faculty actively collaborate with diverse community, school, mental health, and medical partners across the campus, region, and nation. Please visit our website for a description of our department, programs, faculty, and resources:https://seswps.umkc.edu/academics/psychology-and-counseling/index.html.
Job Description
The Department of Psychology and Counseling in the School of Education, Social Work and Psychological Sciences at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) is excited to invite applications for a 9-month, benefit-eligible, tenure-trackAssistant Professor position in Clinical Psychology to begin Fall Semester 2024.
Successful candidates will demonstrate potential for excellence in research, contribute to our PhD program in clinical psychology, and show dedication to undergraduate and graduate teaching. Areas of specialization and research interest are open and may include clinical, social, developmental, health, cognitive, or neuropsychology. A preference is given to candidates who are interested in teaching personality assessment and supervising assessment courses and practica. Other areas of need includecouples and family counseling, theories of counseling, diagnosing and treatment planning, and ethics.Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and have graduated from an APA-accredited program in Clinical Psychology.
Successful candidateswill be expected to maintain a record of publication, seek and secure external funding as needed for sustained research productivity, teach undergraduate and graduate level courses, and provide service commensurate with the Assistant Professor rank.
Qualifications
Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from an APA-accredited program. (The Ph.D. must be awarded by September 1, 2024).
Anticipated Hiring Range
The salary is commensurate with credentials, experience and demonstrated potential for success in externally funded research.
Application Materials
For consideration, you must apply online at www.umkc.edu/jobs, click on Academic Positions (Job Opening ID 49133.
Please combine all application materials into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload it as a resume attachment. Limit the document name to 50 characters. Do not include special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.). The maximum file size limit is 11 MB.Required materials include:
a) a current Curriculum Vitae;
b) teaching evaluations (if available);
c) reprints or links to reprints for up to three publications;
d) current contact information for three professional references.Letters of recommendation will be requested for finalists.
Inquiries about the position may be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Johanna Nilsson (nilssonj@umkc.edu).
· If you are experiencing technical problems during application, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu .
· Reasonable accommodations may be requested during the application and recruitment process. If you need an accommodation, please contact the Office of Affirmative Action at (816) 235-1323.
We will contact references and request educational transcripts for all candidates that advance to the finalist stage. The candidate hired for the position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check prior to beginning employment.
Application Deadline
The review of applications will begin on December 1, 2023, and continue until the position is filled.
Other Information
This full-time tenure-eligiblefaculty position is a 9-month contract, benefit-eligible. Start date to begin with fall semester 2024.
Located in Kansas City, MO, UMKC aspires to be an exemplary public, urban research university of the 21st Century, pursuing excellence as a learning and discovery community, fostering a healthy, safe, more economically secure and just quality of life through community engagement to enrich the lives of the people and regions we serve.UMKC, situated in the heart of Kansas City, is part of a metropolitan region that boasts an affordable lifestyle and offers a wide variety of cultural, sporting, and recreational opportunities.UMKC celebrates the individual and embodies diversity and inclusion by intertwining these goals with innovation to enable transformational impact aimed at bringing cultural, social, health, and economic prosperity to the metropolitan, regional, and global communities we serve. See UMKC's mission and values,https://www.umkc.edu/about/mission.html.
Benefit Eligibility
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 athttps://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
The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visithttps://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeoor call Human Resources at 816-235-1621.
To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 816-235-6910.
