Job Title: Assistant Professor of Psychology
Department/School: Department of Psychological Sciences
Location: Fayetteville, AR
Start date: August 11, 2025
Position Summary: The Department of Psychological Science (PSYC), in collaboration with the African and African American Studies (AAST) Program at the University of Arkansas, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Psychology with a joint appointment with African and African American Studies to start on 8/11/2025.
This is a standard nine-month faculty appointment with a competitive startup package. Although area of research is open, we prefer candidates whose research complements existing research areas in the Department of Psychological Science and in the program of African and African American Studies. We also prefer candidates with demonstrated commitment to institutional belonging efforts and with demonstrated potential to obtain extramural funding. Successful applicants must have: (1) a PhD in psychology or closely related field (e.g., human development) from an accredited institution of higher education conferred by the start of appointment; (2) an active research agenda in any area within psychological science (e.g., clinical, cognitive, developmental, neuroscience, social) that includes applications to the African Diaspora; (3) evidence of scholarly productivity as demonstrated by peer reviewed publications in scientific journals; and (4) an ability to contribute to the PSYC department’s teaching mission in both graduate training and undergraduate instruction, including courses that can be cross-listed with AAST. A candidate whose field of specialization is clinical psychology must have a PhD from an APA-accredited health service psychology program (e.g., clinical, counseling, school, or combined program), be license-eligible in the state of Arkansas, and be able to supervise clinical work involving diverse cases.
About the Department of Psychological Science:
The PSYC department houses a large undergraduate program (over 1,500 students), as well as two Ph.D. programs in Clinical Psychology and Experimental Psychology. The department has over 25 full-time faculty with a wide range of expertise in psychological science, 4 full-time administrative staff, over 40 doctoral students (PhD), and several postdoctoral fellows. The PSYC department is housed within Memorial Hall at the University of Arkansas. Memorial Hall contains four floors of faculty offices, laboratory space, classrooms, and a Psychological Clinic that serves as the primary training site for the Department’s fully-accredited Clinical Psychology Doctoral Training Program. The Department is also home to a major private endowment that generates over $250K/year to support its research mission. This endowment funds graduate research assistants, faculty research, summer pay for grant preparation, and other research-related expenses. Our clinical program has also been awarded a Graduate Psychology Education (GPE) program grant for multiple consecutive cycles; our current GPE grant is entitled Meeting the Moment: Preparing a Health Service Psychology Workforce that is Socially Responsive and Resilient. In addition to being jointly appointed with PSYC and AAST, faculty will have the opportunity to be part of the Institute for Integrative and Innovative Research (I3R; https://i3r.uark.edu ). This interdisciplinary institute includes construction of a building that will open in 2024 and will offer human neuroimaging (MRI, EEG, fNIRS, TMS), mobile virtual reality, a sleep lab, and metabolic labs. Visit our department website, http://psyc.uark.edu, for more information.
About the African and African American Studies Program:
The African and African American Studies (AAST) program, which is also housed within Memorial Hall, promotes an interdisciplinary approach to the study of the history, culture, and identity of Africans and African Americans. Students in this program may pursue African and African American Studies as a second major alongside a primary major in Fulbright College. Graduate and undergraduate certificates are available.
The University of Arkansas is a recipient of the NSF ADVANCE Award (2021-2024). The University of Arkansas Empowering Network Groups for Arkansas Gender Equity (ENGAGE) program promotes institutional change for gender equity in STEM departments and across campus by harnessing institutional resources and mentoring networks.
Duties will include:
- 40% Teaching
- 40% Research
- 20% Service
Minimum Qualifications:
With submitted materials, the candidate must demonstrate
- A PhD in psychology or closely related field (e.g., human development) from an accredited institution of higher education conferred by the start of appointment. A candidate whose field of specialization is clinical psychology must have a PhD from an APA-accredited health service psychology program (e.g., clinical, counseling, school, or combined program), and be license-eligible in the state of Arkansas, as well as be able to supervise clinical work involving diverse cases;
- An active research agenda in any area within psychological science (e.g., clinical, cognitive, developmental, neuroscience, social) that includes applications to the African Diaspora;
- Evidence of scholarly productivity as demonstrated by peer reviewed publications in scientific journals; and
- An ability to contribute to the PSYC department’s teaching mission in both graduate training and undergraduate instruction, including courses that can be cross-listed with AAST.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Although area of research is open, we prefer candidates whose research complements existing research areas in the Department of Psychological Science and in the program of African and African American Studies.
- We prefer candidates with demonstrated commitment to institutional belonging efforts.
- We prefer candidates with demonstrated potential to obtain extramural funding.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Completed applications received by September 2, 2024, will be assured full consideration. Late applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position.
For additional inquiries, please contact the search committee chair, Ellen Leen-Feldner, at .
For a complete position announcement and information regarding how to apply, visit https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UASYS/job/Assistant-Professor-of-Psychology_R0060187?locations=17a66cdad98201f7890cfb48ca00e249
Applicants must submit a
- Cover Letter
- CV
- Statement of Research Interests
- Statement of Teaching Interests
- Three representative publications
- List of three professional references (name, title, email address, and phone number) willing to provide letters of recommendation if requested during the application process.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Annual Salary/Benefits Package: Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
EMPLOYER INFORMATION
The University of Arkansas: Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
Fulbright College: The Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences is the largest and most academically diverse unit on campus with 3 schools, 16 departments, and 43 academic programs and research centers. The University of Arkansas is committed to providing an educational and work environment in which thought, creativity, and growth are stimulated, and in which individuals are free to realize their full potential. The Fulbright College promotes these ideals and welcomes applicants who foster an inclusive environment through an open exchange of voices and ideas from populations of diverse backgrounds.
The Community: Fayetteville is home to the University of Arkansas campus, and is known for its spectacular views and ample green spaces. Fayetteville is considered one of the country’s finest college towns, and the surrounding northwest Arkansas region is regularly ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. Some of the nation’s best outdoor amenities and most spectacular hiking trails are within a short drive of campus. For more information, visit: https://www.experiencefayetteville.com/ and https://diversitynwa.com/ .
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About University of Arkansas
The University of Arkansas is an Affirmative Action/EOE institution committed to achieving diversity in its faculty and staff. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, especially individuals who contribute to diversity of our campus community. The university welcomes applications without regard to race/color, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.