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Assistant Professor - Clinical Psychology (Tenure Track)

TENURE TRACK POSITION IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY - THE DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY - UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS CHICAGO (UIC)

Hiring Department: Psychology

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1026960

Posting Close Date: September 27, 2024 by 4PM (CST)

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent 'Best Colleges' rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Description: The Department of Psychology in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) invites applications for an Assistant Professor-level tenure-track faculty position in the Clinical Psychology program to begin August 2025.

The successful candidate will have a promising program of research, will contribute to teaching and student success at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and will demonstrate competency in incorporating principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the research and teaching contexts. We are particularly interested in candidates whose research focuses integratively on mental and/or physical health equity, and particularly in one or more of these areas: (1) Health psychology, which examines the role of behavioral and psychosocial factors in health outcomes; (2) Implementation science, which translates evidence-based approaches from clinical trials into real-world contexts, especially in areas of high need; and/or (3) Person- and community-centered intervention development, which integrates patient and community perspectives into treatment design.

Successful candidates will have a proven track record of impactful research in Clinical Psychology, a potential to secure external funding, and a capacity to contribute to teaching and student success at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. UIC is an urban research university and a federally-designated Minority-Serving Institution. As such, applicants should be committed to advancing diversity and equity in the classroom, research laboratory, and beyond.

Salary is competitive, research conditions are excellent, and there are extensive opportunities for collaboration on campus and at universities and medical institutions in the Chicago metropolitan area. The standard teaching load for tenure-track faculty in our department is three courses per academic year and final authorization of the position is subject to availability of funding. For additional information about the Psychology department and the clinical psychology program see https://psch.uic.edu/

The Psychology Department is home to a vibrant Ph.D. program in Clinical Psychology as well as Ph.D. programs in Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences, Community and Applied Developmental Psychology, and Social and Personality Psychology. UIC is home to the nation's largest medical school, a public law school, and 16 colleges including public health and social work. There are extensive opportunities for collaboration on campus and at other universities in the Chicago metropolitan area.

Application deadline: September 27, 2024 by 4PM (CST). Questions about the position should be directed to the search committee co-chairs, Dr. Michael Meinzer (mmeinzer@uic.edu) and Dr. Loretta Hsueh (lhsueh@uic.edu). Final authorization of the position is subject to availability of funding. Applicants must submit an online application to the UIC Jobs Board (https://jobs.uic.edu/) and upload a cover letter, CV, research statement, teaching statement and diversity statement and provide the email addresses of three references. References will be solicited upon request. Questions about the application process should be directed to Jessie Morris-Forristall at jmorri7@uic.edu.

Qualifications: Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Psychology or related field by the time of their appointment and have completed an APA-approved internship and demonstrate scholarly productivity and thepotential for obtaining external funding.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters at https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/one.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=5705 to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks,
sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

As an EOE/AA employer, the University of Illinois encourages applications from individuals regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, and Veteran or disability status.

The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an accommodation at https://jobs.uic.edu/request-and-accomodation/

The University of Illinois conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. This appointment is subject to approval of the Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois and is subject to the University of Illinois Statutes, the full text of which is available at: http://www.bot.uillinois.edu/statutes.
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