Posting Number: F00937P Department: Psychology Salary Range: Negotiable Pay Basis: Monthly Position Status: Academic Year Location: Richardson Job Summary: Position Description The Department of Psychology in the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences ( BBS ) at The University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas) is adding two full-time tenure system faculty (open rank) with a focus in psychological clinical science. We invite applicants with strong programs of research, and who have strengths in applying novel methodological or analytical approaches to their work. A successful candidate should be well-funded or have high potential for funding. A sophisticated line of research related to psychopathology or clinical science that connects in some way to that of current departmental faculty or augments and extends existing programs is essential. Preference for one of the positions will be given for complementing existing department strengths in child learning and development and/or expertise in early childhood disorders or child psychopathology. Additionally, we are particularly interested in candidates whose research agenda emphasizes achieving representative samples in research, particularly regarding the influence of social and cultural factors on psychopathology and disparities in mental health access and/or outcomes. Responsibilities include contributions to clinical training, research mentorship, and undergraduate and/or graduate level courses in psychological clinical science. Both positions will serve as core faculty in psychological clinical science, which intends to seek provisional accreditation through the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System following completion of all internal approval processes. The appointment commences for the fall 2025 semester. Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience: A PhD or equivalent from an accredited program in a relevant discipline and a demonstrated commitment to excellence in research, teaching, and service. Applicants must have had clinical training, be licensed or license-eligible, and pursue clinically relevant programs of research. Applicants for appointment at the Associate or Full Professor level should have a track record or research funding and productivity commensurate with the rank. Candidates are expected to work effectively in a highly collaborative, engaging, and dynamic environment comprised of individuals of diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives. We are seeking candidates able to produce research and scholarly or creative achievements that enhance the program and the discipline, and able to deliver high quality teaching using evidence-based practices to effectively engage students from a range of backgrounds and experiences. Preferred Education and Experience: Postdoctoral training is desirable for applicants at the Assistant Professor level. The Psychology Department and School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences The School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences is a dynamic, interdisciplinary school at The University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas), a Carnegie R1 research university that is one of the fastest growing institutions in the US. BBS is in a period of rapid growth, investing in hiring new faculty, enhancing the support of doctoral students, and making strategic infrastructure investments to support its three departments (Psychology, Neuroscience, and Speech, Language and Hearing). The Department of Psychology at UT Dallas includes over 40 full-time faculty members committed to excellence in research and teaching. Psychology faculty are leaders in their fields who use innovative experimental, observational, and brain imaging methods to answer theoretical and applied questions about human development and aging, human neuroscience and cognition, and social behavior. Many psychology faculty have grants to support their work, actively publish their research in leading journals, and are seen as leaders in their fields. Department faculty have opportunities to participate in one or more research centers, including The Center for Brain Health (https://centerforbrainhealth.org) , The Center for Children and Families (https://ccf.utdallas.edu/) , and The Center for Vital Longevity (https://www.cvl.utdallas.edu) . Magnetic resonance imaging facilities are available at the UT Dallas Sammons Imaging Center and the nearby UT Southwestern Medical Center Advanced Imaging Research Center ( AIRC ). Application Instructions Applicants should upload the following: · Full curriculum vitae and cover letter summarizing their interests and qualifications for the position. · Statement of teaching philosophy describing their conceptualizations of teaching and learning, and teaching and assessment methods, and how their teaching practices will engage students from a range of backgrounds and experiences. · Research statement describing (at a minimum) past, present, and future research, including how they mentor (or will mentor) student researchers and foster (or will foster) collaborative research environments. · A writing/publication sample; and · Full contact information for at least three academic or professional references. Reviews will commence as completed applications are received and will continue until the position is filled or the search is closed on April 1, 2025. Priority will be given to completed applications received by December 1, 2024. 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Minimum Qualifications: An earned graduate degree appropriate to the academic discipline and a record of productivity and professional achievement. Preferred Education and Experience: Excellent, innovative researcher whose research program would synergize with current faculty, who could successfully teach needed coursework, and whose expertise would support innovation related to core goals in psychology (including development/support of clinical psychological science concentration). Mid-career researcher preferred. Well-funded scholar preferred. 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