Assistant Professor Of Psychological Science

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR, US
Commensurate with experience; not specified; benef...
Onsite (day shift)
Phd from apa-accredited program
Licensed or license-eligible in arkansas
Supervise clinical assessments and therapy
The University of Arkansas is seeking an Assistant Professor of Psychological Science for a tenure-track position focusing on Clinical Psychology, starting in August 2026. The ideal candidate will have expertise in areas such as child and adolescent psychology, neuropsychological assessment, or digital mental health, and will contribute to teaching, research, and service within the department

Job Summary

  • The Department of Psychological Science invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position starting August 2026.
  • Successful candidates will split their time between teaching, research, and service while supervising clinical work across the lifespan.
  • The University of Arkansas offers a competitive startup package, tuition waivers, and a benefits package including retirement contributions ranging from 5 to 10%.

Matching Summary

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The University of Arkansas is seeking an Assistant Professor of Psychological Science for a tenure-track position focusing on Clinical Psychology, starting in August 2026. The ideal candidate will have expertise in areas such as child and adolescent psychology, neuropsychological assessment, or digital mental health, and will contribute to teaching, research, and service within the department.

Salary

Commensurate with experience; Not specified; Benefits include health insurance, tuition waivers, and 5-10% retirement contribution

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • PhD from APA-accredited program
  • Licensed or license-eligible in Arkansas
  • Supervise clinical assessments and therapy
  • Teach graduate and undergraduate students
  • Conduct research with extramural funding

Nice-to-have

  • Focus on children and adolescents
  • Neuropsychological or forensic assessment expertise
  • Digital mental health research experience
  • Collaboration with Community-Engaged Health Equity Research
  • Strong interpersonal skills and collegiality

Key Requirements

  • PhD from APA-accredited health service psychology program
  • License eligibility in the state of Arkansas
  • Outstanding record of research achievement
  • Demonstrated commitment to student mentorship
  • Ability to supervise psychological assessments and therapy

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States required

Sponsorship: available

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