Assistant Professor (Tenure-track): Psychology (Open emphasis area) Hiring Department: UNIVERSITY of MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY SCHOOL of EDUCATION, SOCIAL WORK, and PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCES Department of Psychology and Counseling The School of Education, Social Work, and Psychological Sciences at the University of Missouri—Kansas City seeks to hire a 9-month, tenure-track, benefits-eligible, Assistant… Professor in the Department of Psychology& Counseling to begin in Fall, 2025. The Department of Psychology& Counseling is a community of psychological scientists, practitioners, and educators who are dedicated to our students’ academic and career success. Our Department has an undergraduate program in Psychology, a master’s program in Counseling (accredited by the Masters in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council [MPCAC]), and a doctoral program in Clinical Psychology (accredited by the American Psychological Association [APA]). Job Description: The Department of Psychology& Counseling seeks a colleague who demonstrates potential for excellence in research, who will contribute to our three academic programs, and who shows dedication to graduate and undergraduate teaching and mentoring. The candidates selected for these positions will join a collaborative group of faculty and staff. This position is for Psychology (Open emphasis area): Area of research specialization is open, but a strong preference will be given to candidates with applied research interests in Cognitive or Clinical Psychology. We seek candidates with interests in teaching undergraduate and graduate Cognitive Psychology, undergraduate and graduate Statistics, and undergraduate Biopsychology. Candidates must have a doctorate in Psychology or a closely related social science discipline. Responsibilities: Maintain an active research program that contributes to the Department’s commitment to encourage and respect diverse perspectives, foster social equity, and lead change through innovative research. Maintain a record of peer-reviewed publications. Seek and secure external funding as needed for sustained research productivity. Mentor students, including as research supervisors for students within our Clinical Psychology PhD program. Provide service commensurate with the Assistant Professor rank. We also expect our colleagues to contribute across our three academic programs, as well as teach classes in different modalities, such as in-person, blended, online synchronous, and online asynchronous. Minimum Qualifications: Candidates must have a doctoral degree (awarded by 9-1-25). Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates with prior university teaching experience and a record of scholarship commensurate with the Assistant Professor rank. Full Time/Part Time: Full time [100% FTE], benefit-eligible, 9-month ranked academic appointments to begin Fall Semester 2025. Summer teaching is available. Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin upon receipt and continue until qualified candidates are hired. Application Instructions: For consideration, you must apply online at www.umkc.edu/jobs , click on Academic Positions (Job Opening ID 52636). 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: Letter of interest which identifies which of position you are applying for; Teaching evaluations (if available); Reprints or links to reprints for up to three publications; 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 Co-Chairs, Dr. LaVerne Berkel (
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) and/or Dr. Kym Bennett ([email protected]
). The University of Missouri—Kansas City (UMKC) 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Recommended Skills
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