Assistant Professor of Psychological Sciences

University of Missouri-Saint Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

The University of Missouri-St. Louis invites applicants for three Assistant Professor tenure-track positions in Clinical Psychology and/or Psychological and Brain Sciences. Research areas are open, including translational work, advanced quantitative methods, and community-based approaches, with a focus on vulnerable populations and mentoring across graduate programs.

Preferred candidates will have a Ph.D. in clinical psychology, neuroscience, or related fields, a strong research program, and

Qualifications

• PhD in clinical psychology, neuroscience, or related field.
• Strong research program with potential for extramural funding.
• Commitment to mentoring and teaching.
• Ability to complement and expand department strengths.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an active research program with potential for extramural funding.
• Contribute to teaching and mentoring in Clinical Psychology and/or Psychological & Brain Sciences.
• Collaborate across graduate programs and engage in community-based and translational research.

Skills

Teaching

Mentoring

Research program development

Quantitative methods

Community-based research

Education

PhD in clinical psychology or neuroscience

Job description

Job ID: 60802

Location: St. Louis

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Department: Department of Psychological Sciences, University of Missouri, St. Louis (UMSL)

Job Description

The University of Missouri-St. Louis invites applicants for three Assistant Professor tenure-track positions in Clinical Psychology and/or Psychological and Brain Sciences. The area of research specialization is open and could include social, cognitive, affective, advanced quantitative or qualitative methodologies/data sciences, health disparities and equity, developmental, psychopharmacology, sleep, trauma/PTSD, addiction science, clinical interventions, etc. Across any research specialization, we are particularly interested in candidates who have translational work, are using advanced quantitative/computational approaches, apply community-based research methods, and/or working with vulnerable populations. Ideal candidates will have research and teaching expertise that can serve and benefit one or both of our two graduate programs; Clinical Psychology and Psychological and Brain Sciences.

Qualifications

Preferred candidates will have a Ph.D. in clinical psychology, neuroscience, or a related area within the field. The area of specialization in terms of research and teaching expertise is open. We seek scholars with a strong research program, who have existing extramural funding for their research or the potential to attract extramural funding, and a commitment to excellent mentoring and teaching. The ability to complement and expand the current strengths of Psychological Sciences faculty is essential. We want to continue the strong foundation of curricular and research synergy between the Clinical Psychology and Psychological & Brain Sciences groups within our department.

Application Deadline

Review of applications will begin October 1, 2026 and will continue until the positions are filled.

Sponsorship Information

Employment visa sponsorship may be available for candidates currently in the United States in H-1B status or other work-authorized status.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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