Assistant Professor in Clinical Psychology (Child-Focused)

PsyDin; Mississippi; On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) seeks a Child & Adolescent Therapist for a full-time tenure-track faculty position in the Psychology Department. The role combines research leadership, grant development, and teaching responsibilities within a vibrant academic setting in Mississippi.

The successful candidate will develop an ongoing research program, secure external funding, supervise graduate students, and contribute to graduate and undergraduate teaching.

Qualifications

• PhD in Clinical Psychology from an APA-accredited program by August 2027.
• Predoctoral internship from APA-accredited program.
• Commitment to evidence-based clinical practice.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain substantive research program.
• Pursue external research funding.
• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses.
• Provide clinical supervision to graduate students.
• Recruit and mentor graduate students.

Skills

Evidence-based practice

Clinical supervision

Education

PhD in Clinical Psychology

Job description

Ghulam Qadir

University, Mississippi, United States full-time Remote

Child & Adolescent Therapist

EMPLOYER: University of Mississippi (Ole Miss)

LOCATION: University, Mississippi, USA

TYPE: Full‑Time, Tenure‑Track

START DATE: August 2027

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review begins September 15, 2026

Requirements

• PhD in Clinical Psychology from APA‑accredited program by August 2027
• Predoctoral internship from APA‑accredited program
• Commitment to evidence‑based clinical practice
• Child‑focused research and clinical interests

Preferred Areas

• Neurodevelopmental disorders
• Feeding and eating disorders
• Developmental psychopathology
• Childhood emotional disorders

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain substantive research program
• Pursue external research funding
• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses
• Provide clinical supervision to graduate students
• Recruit and mentor graduate students

About The Department

30 faculty, 60+ graduate students. APA‑accredited since 1973. New 22,000 sq ft facility with Psychological Services Center.

CONTACT: Dr. Todd Smitherman | [e-mail]