Assistant Professor of Psychological Science: Clinical Psychologist

The University of Vermont; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Vermont’s Department of Psychological Science invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Clinical Psychology. The position will start in Fall 2027.

Applicants must have a PhD in clinical psychology from an APA-accredited program and be license-eligible. We seek candidates with strong publication records, potential for extramural funding, and exceptional teaching/mentoring skills.

Qualifications

• PhD in clinical psychology from an APA-accredited program.
• Licensure is not required at hire but license-eligibility is expected.
• Strong publication record and potential for extramural funding.
• Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses; mentor students and contribute to service.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an active, externally funded research program and publish in peer-reviewed journals.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses and advise students.
• Collaborate with faculty on program development, scholarship, and service.
• Engage in professional societies and outreach at multiple levels.

Skills

Teaching

Mentoring

Publications

Grant funding

Education

PhD in Clinical Psychology (APA-accredited)

Job description

Assistant Professor of Psychological Science: Clinical Psychologist

The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law.

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The University of Vermont’s Department of Psychological Science in the College of Arts & Sciences invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor to join our nationally recognized and award-winning faculty. The position will start in Fall of 2027.

Applicants must have a PhD in clinical psychology from an American Psychological Association-accredited program. Applicants should be license-eligible. Scholarship area is open. We are especially interested in applicants who have the potential to connect with another of our focus areas of psychological science: biobehavioral (behavioral neuroscience), developmental, or social psychology.

Applicants must have a strong record of publications, potential for extramural funding, and excellent teaching and mentoring skills. The successful candidate will develop a vigorous research program and actively seek extramural funding, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, and advise undergraduate and graduate students, in addition to professional contributions and service. Interest in interdisciplinary approaches and/or collaboration is desirable.

Qualifications

The successful candidate should:

• Hold a Ph.D. degree in Clinical Psychology from an APA-accredited program, have completed an APA-accredited internship, and be license-eligible.
• Show promise toward developing competitively funded research program;
• Have the capacity to teach undergraduate and graduate courses;
• Be able to successfully mentor and advise undergraduate and graduate students, in addition to professional contributions and service.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will assume a range of responsibilities that include:

• Maintaining an active research agenda, securing external funding, and publishing in peer-reviewed journals;
• Teaching and advising in the department’s undergraduate and graduate programs;
• Collaborating with Department of Psychological Science faculty and staff in departmental governance, program development, scholarship, and service;
• Serving as an active member of relevant scholarly societies and/or professional associations;
• Engaging in service and outreach activities at the college, university, regional, state, national and international levels.

Application Process

Review of applications will begin September 30, 2026.

Anticipated start date is August 18, 2027. Please apply online at www.uvmjobs.com.

Applicants are asked to include:

• two representative publications
• a statement of research focus
• a teaching statement describing approach, philosophy and interests
• a statement in support of UVM’s Our Common Ground Principles
• contact information for three professional references. The reference providers will be emailed information to upload their letters

Questions may be directed to Associate Professor Shari Steinman at [e-mail]

The University

Since 1791, the University of Vermont has worked to move humankind forward. Today, UVM is a Public Ivy and top 100 research university of a perfect size, large enough to offer a breadth of ideas, resources, and opportunities, yet small enough to enable close faculty-student mentorship across all levels of study, from bachelor’s to M.D. programs. Here, students’ educational experience and activities are enriched by

our location — from the energy and innovation of Burlington to the forests, farms, and independent spirit of Vermont. UVM provides students endless ways to explore the world, challenge ideas, and dig in on the most pressing issues of our time.

The College

In the College of Arts and Sciences ( CAS ), students experience the connectedness and accessibility of a small liberal arts college within a high caliber public research institution. Whether students are pursuing the Fine Arts, the Humanities, Natural Science and Mathematics or Social Sciences, they have a place here, in the College of Arts and Sciences’ academic ecosystem.

The Department

The UVM Department of Psychological Science comprises faculty members whose research and teaching spans a range of core areas, including biobehavioral psychology (behavioral neuroscience), clinical psychology, developmental psychology, and social psychology. In addition to a thriving undergraduate major, we also have strong master’s and PhD programs in clinical and experimental psychology. For more information about the department, see: https://www.uvm.edu/cas/psychology

The Community

Burlington, Vermont is located in the beautiful Lake Champlain region, surrounded by the Green and Adirondack Mountains. It is a great place for families, with excellent public schools and year-round recreational opportunities. It is home to the University of Vermont and independent colleges that provide an academically stimulating and culturally rich environment. Montreal, Canada and Boston are within easy driving distances.

The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM’s mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through their teaching, service, research, scholarship, or creative arts.

The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law.

Anticipated Pay Range

$75,000 – $79,000

Job Open Date

09/10/2026

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