The Department of Psychological Science at the University of Central Missouri seeks to fill a nine-month, tenure-track assistant professor position beginning January 2025 or August 2025.
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Psychology or a Psy.D. from an accredited institution and be eligible for licensure as a psychologist. Preference will be given to applicants with a degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology. We welcome applications from scholars who address topics relevant to diversity, equity, and inclusion in their research and teaching/training. While advanced ABD candidates will be considered, completion of the doctoral degree is required by the start of the appointment. Required qualifications also include evidence of effective teaching and the ability to teach General Psychology and Abnormal Psychology. In addition, applicants should demonstrate interest and ability in mentoring students on research and professional development. Preferred qualifications include the ability to teach additional courses as needed by the program, such as Multicultural Psychology, as well as courses in the applicant’s area of specialty.
Salary and benefits are competitive. The standard teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester with opportunities to teach during the summer. Excellence in teaching, productivity in research, and service to the school, college, and university are required for promotion and tenure. Candidates should be able to express their commitment to UCM’s institutional values of community, diversity, excellence, learning, opportunity, and service.
UCM, located 35 miles southeast of the Kansas City Metropolitan area, is a public comprehensive university with more than 11,000 students providing a small-college learning environment coupled with large-university opportunities. The Department of Psychological Science offers B.S and B.A degrees in Psychology, as well as a minor in Psychology. Information about the department can be found at https://www.ucmo.edu/psychology/.
To apply: Candidates must complete the on-line faculty profile (position #998468) by going to https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/ucmo.
Candidates should attach to the faculty profile a letter of application, curriculum vitae, copies of transcripts showing all degrees completed, a teaching statement (including evidence of teaching effectiveness), and a research statement addressing how the applicant plans to involve undergraduates in their research. Candidates should be prepared to submit three letters of recommendation, at least one of which addresses teaching ability.
Review of completed applications begins October 15, 2024, and continues until filled.
UCM requires that all faculty applicants for this position complete the on-line faculty profile and submit to the appropriate position for consideration at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/ucmo. All documents requested for this position must also be attached to the faculty profile at the time of application. Only completed online faculty profiles with attached documents will be accepted for this position.
Direct inquiries regarding this position to: Dr. Kim Stark, Search Committee Chair at [email protected].
For information about the on-line application process contact Human Resources at [email protected] or (660) 543-4255 and note position #998468 in the request. The University of Central Missouri is an AA/EEO/ADA employer.
The University of Central Missouri believes its responsibility is to enrich each student’s perspective through a cumulative experience that starts with academic rigor and integrates applied learning and servant-leadership opportunities. Our model of continuous learning allows each student to find and fulfill his or her own sense of purpose. By engaging students with multiple sources of learning and creating a dynamic environment that encourages individuals to find their passions and reach beyond themselves, UCM prepares students by giving them knowledge and experiences that broaden and deepen their education so they may flourish in a world of accelerated change.