Description

Kent State University's Department of Psychological Sciences is recruiting a new tenure-track Assistant Professor in the area of Clinical Psychological Sciences (open specialty), beginning Fall 2024.

Additional Basic Function - if applicable:

New faculty will join a vibrant, highly research active, and collaborative department. Our faculty attract substantial federal funding in support of their individual and collective research programs. This is facilitated by strong, collaborative ties with Kent State University's Brain Health Research Institute (BHRI), multiple hospital partners, and area research institutes. Further information about the Department of Psychological Sciences can be found at https://www.kent.edu/psychology and BHRI at https://www.kent.edu/brainhealth.

Examples of Duties:

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following:

Faculty will be expected to develop a productive research program, pursue extramural funding, direct theses and dissertations, supervise clinical training, and demonstrate a commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate education.

Qualified candidates in any subspecialty area of clinical psychology are encouraged to apply. Those with research foci that complement existing strengths in the department are preferred. The new faculty member will be expected to contribute to undergraduate teaching, doctoral level coursework, and clinical supervision

Additional Examples of Duties - if applicable:

Minimum Qualifications:

Requirements include an earned doctorate in Clinical Psychology from an APA- or PCSAS-accredited clinical training program, strong record of research productivity and potential for extramural funding, and license eligibility as a Psychologist in Ohio, as defined by Ohio's State Board of Psychology.

Preferred Qualifications - if applicable:

Assessments:

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

Light work-Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects. Incumbent must be able to communicate with others. Incumbent may be required to travel from building to building frequently and off campus occasionally.

Special Instructions Summary:

Review of applications will begin immediately, however, priority will be given to applications received by October 30, 2023. To apply, please complete the form on the Kent State applicant portal at https://jobs.kent.edu and attach a CV. Please send additional application materials, including statements of research and teaching interests, curriculum vitae, at least three publications, statement of diversity and inclusion, and three letters of recommendation by e-mail to psysearch@kent.edu. Specific questions about the Clinical Psychological Sciences position can be directed to Dr. Mary Beth Spitznagel, Search Committee Chair, by email to mspitzna@kent.edu.

Additional Information:

The Department of Psychological Sciences is home to 23 tenure-track faculty with active research labs, and located within Kent Hall and the Kent Hall Annex, which house personnel, multi-room research laboratories with customized features such as kitchen units, psychophysiological assessment suites, or wet labs; an Animal Research Facility; a Psychological Clinic; computer labs with advanced analytical software; and technology-equipped classrooms. The Department's graduate program offers PhDs in Clinical, Social-Health, Cognitive/Cognitive Development, and Behavioral Neuroscience. Current department faculty have extramurally funded research programs seeking to understand and address challenges in behavioral medicine, assessment, psychopathology, traumatic stress, cognition and learning, and intervention science. The Kent State University Student Life Study (https://www.kent.edu/student-life-study), which is enrolling and following 10,000 undergraduates to generate a comprehensive understanding of modern-day college life, including mental, physical, academic, and social health outcomes) is led by faculty in the Department of Psychological Sciences. The faculty is internationally recognized for their research and the department is ranked by NSF as one of the "Top 100 Psychology Faculties" in federal research expenditures.

Kent State University is an R1 research institution designated as very high research activity by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. The university has strong partnerships with regional medical institutions such as Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Akron Children's Hospital, University Hospitals, and NASA. The universityis nestled between two cities (Cleveland & Akron) and attracts students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. Kent, OH is an affordable college town with close proximity to national parks, arts and culture. Students and faculty often live within walking distance.

The department is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion through research, teaching, and mentoring. We seek candidates who embrace this philosophy.

Must pass a security check.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Kent State University is a Smoke-Free, Tobacco-Free University effective July 1, 2017. Smoking and tobacco is not permitted on any of Kent State's campuses or other locations and properties that are owned, operated, or leased by Kent State, both domestic and international. For additional details, visit www.kent.edu/smoke-freehttp://www.kent.edu/smoke-free.

Disclaimer:

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.

Advertised: September 28, 2023 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: October 30, 2023 Eastern Daylight Time