Assistant Professor

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI
The Department of Psychology at the University of Mississippi seeks applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Clinical Psychology. We are seeking faculty with child-focused research and clinical interests to further grow our graduate program. We are particularly interested in individuals who would broaden existing departmental strengths by adding expertise in areas such as neurodevelopmental disorders, feeding/eating disorders, developmental psychopathology, and childhood emotional disorders. We also welcome child-focused applicants outside of these areas. Applicants should have a strong record of research productivity and a plan for developing and maintaining a substantive research program that would attract external funding. Applicants must be willing to teach both graduate and undergraduate courses, pursue licensure to provide clinical supervision for graduate students, and recruit and mentor graduate students.
About Our Programs
The Psychology Department consists of 30 full-time faculty members and over 60 graduate students. Graduate programs include the APA-accredited doctoral program in Clinical Psychology and a doctoral program in Experimental Psychology. The Clinical Psychology program adheres to a scientist-practitioner model of training, with a particular focus on evidence-based approaches. Our program is a leading producer of PhDs in the College of Liberal Arts and has been continually accredited by the American Psychological Association since 1973 (reaccredited in 2021 for the maximum of 10 years). The Experimental Psychology program focuses on behavioral analysis (with new undergraduate emphasis area), cognitive, developmental, and social psychology. Faculty both within and across graduate programs frequently collaborate on research. Our graduate psychology programs were joint recipients of the 2021 Donald R. Cole Excellence in Promoting Inclusiveness in Graduate Education. https://psychology.olemiss.edu/
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In addition to existing department facilities on the beautiful main campus, this summer the Department of Psychology expanded into 22,000 square feet of newly renovated space in the South Oxford Center (SOC). Department space at the SOC includes faculty offices and labs, administrative space, graduate workspaces, seminar rooms, and the Psychological Services Center (PSC), which has 9 therapy/assessment rooms. The SOC is a short drive from the main campus with regular bus service between locations, providing easy access and parking for community research participants.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must be committed to evidence-based practice and have completed – or be on track to complete – a PhD in Clinical Psychology and predoctoral internship from an APA-accredited program by the time of appointment in August 2027.
About the University and City of Oxford
Founded in 1848, the University of Mississippi (UM), affectionately known to alumni, students and friends as Ole Miss, is Mississippi's flagship university. Included in the elite group of R-1: Doctoral Universities - Highest Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification, UM has a long history of producing leaders in public service, academics and business. Consistently named by The Chronicle of Higher Education as a “Great College to Work For,” the university is located in Oxford, MS, which is consistently ranked one of the “Top 10 Best College Towns.” With more than 24,000 students, UM is the state's largest university and is ranked among the nation's fastest-growing institutions. The
University of Mississippi, which has aggressively implemented many health and wellness initiatives
for its more than 2,900 employees, has consistently been named one of Mississippi’s Healthiest
Workplaces.
Mississippi provides a rich environment for research and opportunities for community engagement
with individuals from underrepresented groups and rural areas, including research focused on
advancing awareness and treatment of mental health needs in these populations; several
surrounding underserved communities are designated as Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Touted as the “Cultural Mecca of the South”, creativity abounds in Oxford as musicians, artists and
writers alike find inspiration in Oxford’s rich history, small town charm, and creative community.
Oxford is a one-hour drive south of Memphis, TN and is the home of Nobel Prize winning author
William Faulkner. Oxford is known for offering exceptional culinary experiences, with 4 restaurants
in the area being recognized in the 2025 MICHELIN Guide American South list. Oxford has been
featured as a literary and arts destination in such publications as The New York Times, Southern
Living, Condé Nast Traveler, and GQ. Among other cultural activities, annual events include the
Oxford Film Festival, a thriving local music scene, and the Ford Center Performing Arts Series that
previously hosted a presidential debate. Oxford is a vibrant university town, filled with unique shops
and galleries, eclectic restaurants and clubs, historic landmarks, and comfortable inns.
Application Procedures
All applications must be submitted online at http://careers.olemiss.edu/ and should include:
a) a cover letter that addresses how your program of research and approach to and experience in
teaching fit with the position;
b) curriculum vitae;
c) names and contact information for three references;
d) up to three selected journal reprints or preprints;
and e) two short statements (not to exceed two pages each), with one describing your program of
research and one describing your philosophy on teaching and approach to clinical supervision.
Questions concerning online submission problems should be directed to the University
Employment Office at [email protected] or 662-915-1518.
Questions about this position may be directed to the search committee chair Dr. Todd
Smitherman, [email protected].
Review of materials will begin September 15, 2026 and continue until an adequate applicant pool
is reached.
EEO Statement
The University of Mississippi is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA employer.