Title: Assistant Professor in Child Clinical Psychology
Position Type: Academic
Department: Psychology
Closing Date: Screening Begins 0310/2008 and will continue until the position has been filled.
Schedule: Full-time, 12 months/year 1.0 FTE
Entry Rate: Competitive in the region
Benefits: Medical Insurance/Mandatory Retirement/Professional Development/Partial Tuition Waiver/Wellness
Primary Functions

  • Duties include contributing to the graduate child emphasis in teaching and research, undergraduate teaching, and supervision of doctoral and master’s research and clinical practica.
  • The teaching load is two courses per semester.
    • Qualifications

    The University of Montana, Department of Psychology, invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in our APA-accredited clinical psychology program to begin in Fall, 2008.

  • Ph.D. degree in clinical psychology is required.
  • We seek candidates with a proven record of excellence in teaching and research.
  • Clinical licensure eligibility in Montana is required.
    • Program Overview

    The Department of Psychology, located in the College of Arts and Sciences, has 24 full-time faculty members and currently offers the Ph.D. degree in clinical psychology, developmental psychology, school psychology, and animal behavior. Our Ph.D. program in clinical psychology has been APA-accredited since 1970 and adheres to the scientist-practitioner model. The department offers excellent opportunities to develop teaching and research interests that bridge department and college areas. New faculty members are provided research support, including lab space, a reasonable teaching load, and start-up funds for equipment. Salary is competitive in the region. Faculty members are expected to develop strong research programs in their areas of interest and to collaborate with faculty and students in other departmental research areas. The university seeks to attract active, culturally and academically diverse faculty of the highest caliber. The University of Montana is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award focused on the status of women in science.
    How To Apply/Submitting Materials

    Send curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, all post-secondary transcripts, and representative reprints/preprints to:

    Clinical Search Committee
    Department of Psychology
    The University of Montana
    Missoula, MT 59812-1584
    Notices & Disclaimers

    Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to Offer of Employment
    In accordance with University policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations.

    ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference
    Qualified candidates must be able to meet minimum requirements and perform the primary functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. As an Equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, Vietnam era veterans, and women. This material is available in an alternative format upon request. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ preference in accordance with state law.

    References
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    Testing
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