Assistant Professor of Psychological Sciences

Job

Location:

St. Louis

Full/Part Time:
Full-Time

Department:
Department of Psychological Sciences, University of Missouri, St. Louis (UMSL)

The University of Missouri-St. Louis invites applicants for three Assistant Professor tenure-track positions in Clinical Psychology and/or Psychological and Brain Sciences. The area of research specialization is open and could include social, cognitive, affective, advanced quantitative or qualitative methodologies/data sciences, health disparities and equity, developmental, psychopharmacology, sleep, trauma/PTSD, addiction science, clinical interventions, etc. Across any research specialization, we are particularly interested in candidates who have translational work, are using advanced quantitative/computational approaches, apply community-based research methods, and/or working with vulnerable populations.

Ideal candidates will have research and teaching expertise that can serve and benefit one or both of our two graduate programs;
Clinical Psychology and Psychological and Brain Sciences.

Preferred candidates will have a Ph.D. in clinical psychology, neuroscience, or a related area within the field. The area of specialization in terms of research and teaching expertise is open. We seek scholars with a strong research program, who have existing extramural funding for their research or the potential to attract extramural funding, and a commitment to excellent mentoring and teaching.

The ability to complement and expand the current strengths of Psychological Sciences faculty is essential. We want to continue the strong foundation of curricular and research synergy between the Clinical Psychology and Psychological & Brain Sciences groups within our department.

Review of applications will begin October 1, 2026 and will continue until the positions are filled.

Employment visa sponsorship may be available for candidates currently in the United States in H-1B status or other work-authorized status.

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 at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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