Assistant/Associate/Full Clinical Professor - Health Psychology

The Department of Health Psychology in the College of Health Sciences (CHS) at the University of Missouri (MU) in Columbia, invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track (NTT), Assistant/Associate/Full Clinical Professor. This faculty member will primarily provide direct clinical services via an outpatient model within the Department of Health Psychology clinics, with expectations to provide evaluations/testing and treatment services. Faculty will also be involved in providing clinical supervision through our APA accredited pre-doctoral internship program and APPCN-affiliated post-doctoral training program. Opportunities to collaborate on clinical research in the areas of neuropsychology and health psychology are also available. Involvement in service activities at the departmental, college, and/or university levels is expected. 

Highlights of the Position:

• Autonomy and flexibility in regard to patient populations treated and clinic schedule
• Potential for clinical service area development and improvement of existing service lines
• Involvement in psychology training programs with strong national reputations and history of external grant funding
• Collaboration with health care providers from multiple MU departments in clinical service, research, and training
• Licensure renewal fees covered annually
• Department provides annual professional development funds and paid time off to participate in professional development activities
• Salary increases with promotion to higher academic rank and achievement of board certification

Qualified candidates will have:

• a Ph.D. or Psy.D. degree in clinical or counseling psychology (conferred prior to application)
• completed a post-doctoral fellowship focused on neuropsychology, health psychology, rehab psychology, or behavioral medicine before the start of the position
• eligibility for Missouri Psychology licensure
• eligibility for ABPP board certification in specialty area

Candidates will be evaluated on:

• the ability to develop new clinical service lines of the faculty’s choosing (e.g., oncology, neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative conditions, chronic medical conditions, etc.)
• strong clinical skills
• commitment to providing empirically supported clinical care
• clinical interests and/or experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • oncology
  • pre-surgical evaluations
  • ADHD assessments
  • TBI/rehab
  • epilepsy
  • smoking cessation
  • chronic medical conditions
  • chronic pain
  • cardiology
• Interest in being involved in clinical training and/or developing clinical training opportunities for psychology interns, post-doc, and other trainees

Rank and Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience of the applicant.

Applications must be submitted online at https://hr.missouri.edu/job-openings (search for Job Opening 50981). Applications should include a letter of interest and a current curriculum vitae. For additional information about the position, applicants should contact Dr. Crystal Lim, Chair, Department of Health Psychology at [email protected] or 573-882-2667. 

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until July 1, 2024 or the position is filled.

At the Mizzou College of Health Sciences https://healthsciences.missouri.edu/about/ , we work every day to improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities.

As the home of the most popular major on campus, we teach Mizzou students who care about health and are dedicated to serving others. In addition to learning in the classroom, our students spend more than 80,150 hours helping patients every year.

Our faculty are driven to solve real-world problems. They lead the way by conducting research that has power and purpose. From expanding the use of technology in health care to improving mental health and learning in schools, we are discovering ways to make life better for everyone.

Through clinics and community outreach programs, we provide vital services to members of our community and training for our students. We are proud to serve Missourians today while preparing the workforce of tomorrow.

MU is situated in the City of Columbia, consistently rated as one of the most desirable places to live in the United States. This college town of 120,000+ residents has the best of both worlds – small-town convenience and warmth with big-city sophistication and amenities. Located halfway between St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia boasts affordable housing, moderate cost of living, diverse cultural and economic opportunities, and excellent public schools. For more information about Columbia, see http://www.visitcolumbiamo.com/.  

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/totalrewards/benefits . 

Values Commitment
We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement.  This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

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