Assistant Professor

University of Mississippi; Mississippi; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi in Oxford seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Clinical Psychology, focusing on child-oriented research and clinical practice. The candidate will help expand strengths in areas like neurodevelopmental disorders and childhood emotional disorders, and will supervise graduate students.

Requirements include a PhD in Clinical Psychology and an APA‑accredited predoctoral internship by August 2027; duties include teaching, research, and licensure pursuit.

Qualifications

• Commitment to evidence-based practice is expected.
• Experience in teaching both undergrad and grad courses is preferred.
• Experience with clinical supervision and mentoring students is valued.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a research program that attracts external funding.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Clinical Psychology.
• Pursue licensure to provide clinical supervision for graduate students.
• Recruit and mentor graduate students.

Skills

Research in psychology

Teaching experience

Grant writing

Education

PhD in Clinical Psychology

Job description

Job Summary

The Department of Psychology at the University of Mississippi seeks applicants for a tenure‑track Assistant Professor position in Clinical Psychology. We are looking for faculty with child‑focused research and clinical interests to further grow our graduate program. We particularly want individuals who can broaden existing departmental strengths by adding expertise in areas such as neurodevelopmental disorders, feeding/eating disorders, developmental psychopathology, and childhood emotional disorders. Child‑focused applicants outside of these areas are also welcomed.

Department

The Department of Psychology

About Our Programs

The Psychology Department comprises 30 full‑time faculty members and over 60 graduate students. Our graduate programs include the APA‑accredited doctoral program in Clinical Psychology and a doctoral program in Experimental Psychology. The Clinical Psychology program follows a scientist‑practitioner model of training, with a focus on evidence‑based approaches. The Experimental Psychology program emphasizes behavioral analysis, cognitive, developmental, and social psychology. Faculty collaborate across both programs and have been recipients of the 2021 Donald R. Cole Excellence in Promoting Inclusiveness in Graduate Education.

Our department has recently expanded into 22,000 square feet of newly renovated space in the South Oxford Center (SOC), including faculty offices, labs, seminar rooms, and the Psychological Services Center. The SOC is conveniently located near the main campus and offers easy access and parking for community research participants.

Job Description

Applicants must be committed to evidence‑based practice and must either have completed or be on track to complete a PhD in Clinical Psychology and a predoctoral internship from an APA‑accredited program by August 2027. The successful candidate will develop and maintain a substantive research program that attracts external funding, teach both undergraduate and graduate courses, pursue licensure to supervise graduate students, and recruit and mentor graduate students.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must be committed to evidence‑based practice and have completed or be on track to complete a PhD in Clinical Psychology and a predoctoral internship from an APA‑accredited program by the time of appointment in August 2027.

Application Procedures

All applications must be submitted online at careers.olemiss.edu and should include:

• a cover letter that addresses how your research program and teaching approach fit with the position;
• curriculum vitae;
• names and contact information for three references;
• up to three selected journal reprints or preprints;
• two short statements (not to exceed two pages each), one describing your research program and one describing your philosophy on teaching and approach to clinical supervision.

Questions about this position may be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Todd Smitherman, at [e-mail]. Review of materials will begin September 15, 2026 and continue until an adequate applicant pool is reached.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a research program that attracts external funding.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Clinical Psychology.
• Pursue licensure to provide clinical supervision for graduate students.
• Recruit and mentor graduate students.

Education and Qualifications

Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology (required).

Experience

Relevant research and teaching experience in clinical or developmental psychology.

Interview Requirements

Any candidate called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the interview date.

EEO Statement

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.

Background Check Statement

The University of Mississippi conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment, which include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.