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Job Overview

The Department of Psychology at the University of Cincinnati (UC) seeks to hire a tenure-track Assistant Professor in clinical psychology who will contribute to the department’s research, undergraduate and graduate teaching, and service missions. Our department includes faculty with nationally funded research programs focused on neuropsychology, pediatric psychology, health equity, couples and families, immigrant populations, and other research areas, so potential for collaboration is strong. We are seeking a colleague who will make contributions to the research and clinical training experiences we offer in our clinical psychology doctoral program. Outside of the Psychology Department, this position affords opportunities to collaborate research efforts with Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, UC College of Medicine, and local community agencies. We strongly encourage applications from members of under-represented groups, including people of color, persons with disabilities, and veterans. UC is a diverse university community, and it is a vital part of our mission to help students from diverse backgrounds succeed.

The department is particularly interested in increasing its existing strength in international studies in clinical psychology, with a focus on the cultural relevance of clinical psychology to global populations. We are currently seeking to expand our offerings of undergraduate courses in clinical psychology.  

Essential Functions

The successful candidate will be expected to: 

Conduct research in areas including, but not limited to, intervention research and research on the pedagogy of clinical psychology training. Research functions include maintaining an active research agenda and disseminating research. Mentor undergraduate and doctoral student research.  Provide clinical supervision of doctoral students in our department’s Behavioral Health Center.  Teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Teaching subject matter will depend on the candidate’s interests and expertise.  Make service contributions to the department, the university, and the profession. Service includes contributing to departmental committees and engaging in professional service in the candidate’s field (e.g., peer review of journal articles, service on professional organization committees).  Minimum Requirements

Prior to effective date of appointment, all of the following:

 An earned doctorate in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an APA-accredited program  Completion of a one-year APA-accredited clinical internship in Psychology  License eligibility as a Psychologist in Ohio, as defined by Ohio’s State Board of Psychology (https://psychology.ohio.gov/)  Evidence of expertise in the mental health field through scholarly works (i.e., at least 10 publications in peer-reviewed journals as primary or co-author and at least 10 presentations at professional conferences)  Teaching experience (i.e., served as Instructor of Record for at least one course over one semester)   Successful funding experience (i.e., applied for and received one grant for research)  Completed at least one year of postdoctoral research training 

 

Application Process

Interested and qualified applicants must apply online. In addition to completing the online application, applicants must include the following:  

A cover letter describing your qualifications not to exceed three pages that includes a description of research interests and research funding history and teaching philosophy and experience.

 Names, titles, and contact information for at least three but no more than five professional references 

Please use the additional documents feature as needed for these items.

Review of applications will begin November 29, 2024, and continue until the position is filled with a projected start date of August 1, 2025.

Please send inquiries regarding the position to the search chair:

Farrah Jacquez, Ph.D.

Professor of Psychology

Farrah.jacquez@uc.edu

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience. Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage. Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program. Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans. Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave. Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents. Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

 

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

 

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html.

 

For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu. 

 

The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

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