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JOB TITLE:
Assistant Professor
JOB PURPOSE:
Contribute to the Department of Psychology's mission in teaching undergraduate and graduate students, conducting research, and providing service to the department, field, and community.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Department of Psychology at the University of Wyoming (UW), a Carnegie R1 research institution, invites applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in Clinical Psychology, to begin August 2027. Research area is open. We encourage applicants with adult and/or child/developmental backgrounds interested in research that complements the work of existing faculty (e.g., suicide and non-suicidal self-injury, sexual violence prevention, trauma-related psychopathology, emotion regulation, severe and persistent mental illness, transdiagnostic assessment, ADHD, substance use, eating disorders) as well as interests that extend existing areas of expertise.
Position responsibilities include graduate and undergraduate teaching, practicum supervision (part of a 2:2 load for research-active faculty), career advising, research supervision of graduate students (graduate student mentorship), and the development of a productive research program. Prior to attaining tenure, and upon completion of licensing requirements, candidates must obtain licensure as a psychologist in Wyoming (https://psychology.wyo.gov/professionals/forms). Lab space, internal grant opportunities, and competitive start-up funds are provided through the Department and the University. Detailed information about the department can be found at http://www.uwyo.edu/psychology/.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- PhD or ABD by August 31, 2027, from an APA- or CPA- accredited clinical psychology program
- Completion of an APA- or CPA-accredited clinical internship (by August 31, 2027)
- Licensed or license eligible as a psychologist in the state of Wyoming
- Evidence of high-quality research productivity
- Evidence of high-quality teaching (quantity commensurate with professional level)
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Interest in and ability to teach core undergraduate and graduate courses (e.g., Empirically Supported Treatments, Developmental Psychopathology)
- Demonstrated ability and/or demonstrated potential to supervise Clinical Psychology PhD students in evidence-based psychological services (e.g., generalist adult therapy cases, autism spectrum disorders assessment)
- The potential to contribute to ongoing or new collaborative research efforts across different areas of the department
WORK LOCATION:
On-Campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work and perform essential job functions on campus, understanding our location is at 7,220 feet above sea level.
WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS:
The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States, as sponsorship for any work authorization or work visas is not available for this position.
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Applicants should submit: (a) a cover letter, (b) a curriculum vitae, (c) a research statement that describes your program of research, (d) a teaching statement that also describes your approach to clinical supervision, (e) teaching evaluations or other documentation attesting to teaching effectiveness, and (f) a list of four professional references (name, title, email address, and phone number) who are willing to be contacted for a reference check for applicants invited to interview. All applicants should also arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent prior to the application due date directly to Kyle De Young (kyle.deyoung@uwyo.edu ).
This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 10/01/2026 will receive full consideration.
HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.
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