Psychology, Tenure Track Assistant Professor (Clinical)

Special Instructions to Applicants
Review of applications has begun and we will continue to fully consider new applications until the position is filled. Contact Dr. Freddie Pastrana Rivera (Freddie.pastranarivera@usm.edu) to inquire about the position. A completed application will include 1) a cover letter describing strengths and qualifications for the position, 2) a CV, 3) names and contact information for three references (reference letters will be solicited at a later stage of the application process upon request), 4) academic transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable), 5) a research statement (1-2 pages) describing the applicant's program of research and impact, and 6) a teaching statement (1-2 pages) describing the applicant’s teaching philosophy, experiences, and approach.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).

Job Summary
The School of Psychology at the University of Southern Mississippi (USM) invites applicants for two full-time, tenure-track, Assistant Professor positions beginning August 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic scientist-practitioner, Clinical Psychology training program in the School of Psychology, including an APA-accredited doctoral training program and an undergraduate psychology major. The Clinical Psychology program emphasizes research mentorship and training in evidence-based practices. We offer training concentrations in child and adult clinical psychology. Research and applied interests are open; we are interested in considering applicants who can contribute to either adult or child concentrations. Our faculty have established records of scholarship in neurodevelopmental disorders, clinical health psychology, alcohol and other drug use, mental health disparities, trauma and adversity, neuropsychologicalassessment, measurement development, and child/adolescent externalizing behavior. Doctoral students provide psychological services through the Center for Behavioral Health (CBH), which is an integrated in-house training clinic staffed by students and faculty from the School, Counseling, and Clinical Psychology training programs. The CBH serves all clientele from the community including assessment and treatment and allows for close supervision of student clinicians by program faculty. Student clinicians also receive supervised experience serving community clients in a range of external practicum placements (e.g., acute inpatient unit, VA hospitals, medical centers, serious mental illness specialty program, juvenile justice, child advocacy center, schools, private practice). We hope to recruit applicants interested in providing clinical supervision of practicum students in our in-house training clinic, as well as mentoring graduate student research. Though Mississippi does not require postdoctoral hours, opportunities for peer supervision during the licensure process (including mentorship, professional development) are available from licensed faculty. Additional research mentoring provides support through the tenure and promotion process. Visa support for international applicants is not available.

The Clinical Psychology program is one of four doctoral programs in the School of Psychology. The School of Psychology has approximately 600 undergraduate majors and 125 graduate students across three APA-accredited doctoral programs (Counseling, Clinical, & School), a doctoral program in Experimental Psychology and an MPCAC-accredited Master’s program in Counseling Psychology. Qualified applicants will be prepared to contribute to the teaching mission of the School of Psychology at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. More information can be found at www.usm.edu/psychology .

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

1. Develop and maintain a robust program of research.
2. Teach undergraduate and graduate classes including graduate level practicum courses involving the clinical supervision of students in our in-house training clinic.
3. Obtain licensure in the state of Mississippi (note that MS does not require postdoctoral hours).
4. Seek extramural funding.
5. Contribute to the mission of the university and profession through service activities.
6. Perform other duties as assigned.