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Assistant Professor - Psychology
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| UNT System Overview | Welcome to the University of North Texas System . The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco , the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law , and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth . We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year. We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team. Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu. |
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| Posting Title | Assistant Professor - Psychology |
| Department | UNT-Psychology-122500 |
| College/School | College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
| Job Location | Denton |
| Full Time/Part Time | Full-Time |
| Retirement Eligibility | ORP Eligible |
| Additional Retirement Information | For more information on retirement plan options, please visit https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/retirement-plans/index.php . |
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| Department Summary | The UNT Clinical Psychology doctoral (Ph.D.) program is one of only a handful of APA-accredited clinical psychology doctoral programs nationwide that is housed in a top tier (R1) university that also holds the distinction of being a minority serving institution (MSI). The program offers intensive research training in the science of Clinical Psychology via highly productive faculty research labs. Simultaneously, students obtain in-depth, closely supervised training in the practice of Clinical Psychology. Students begin clinical practicum internally within our psychology training clinic, before advancing to competitive external practicum sites across the DFW Metroplex, gaining experience with underserved areas or populations. Over the past decade, our program has transformed into a majority-minority student body. We are committed to a student-centered learning approach with close faculty mentorship. In addition, our program is: ranked 14th nationally (top 6%) on its number of publications in the most influential assessment journals, ranked 6th nationally (top 3%) on its impact as measured by its citations in the area of assessment; ranked 5th nationally (top 3% on its adjusted passing rate on the national licensing exam (EPPP); and home to one of the largest psychology training clinics in the country; offering high quality, low-cost services to a diverse clientele. More information about our program can be found at https://psychology.unt.edu/graduate-programs/clinical-psychology The UNT Department of Psychology has ~30 faculty members and over 3,000 undergraduate majors. There are three doctoral programs in the department: Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology (also APA-accredited), and Behavioral Science. Across the three programs, we have approximately 110 graduate students. The department is within the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS), which is committed to supporting junior faculty via small internal (seed) grants, as is the Research and Innovation office. Salary is competitive with expected teaching loads (2:2) that can be reduced to help faculty maximize research and grant productivity with external funding. Opportunities to teach during breaks and summers are often available if desired. UNT is a Carnegie-designated Tier One research university that is in Denton, Texas, which is north of the Dallas/Fort Worth/Denton Metroplex, the most populous metropolitan area for both Texas and the South, and the fourth largest metropolitan area in the U.S. UNT Denton, as the flagship research campus of the UNT System, has over 42,000 students including more than 8,000 graduate students. Denton is a vibrant college town, like Austin but without the dense population (https://livability.com/best-places/2022-top-100-best-places-to-live-in-the-us/top-100-2022-denton-tx/). Both undergraduate and graduate students participate on faculty research teams. UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba. |
| Position Summary | The Department of Psychology at the University of North Texas (UNT) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position to join the core faculty of our APA-accredited doctoral (PhD) program in Clinical Psychology, which has been continuously accredited for more than 40 years. This recruitment is part of a broader departmental initiative and investment where several new faculty members are expected to be hired. As a result, the area of specialty is open but successful applicants are expected to have evidence of an active and potentially externally fundable program of research. Candidates with collaborative potential with faculty associated with the department’s other doctoral programs in Behavioral Sciences and/or Counseling Psychology are strongly encouraged to apply. |
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| Physical Requirements | Ability to communicate |
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| Security Sensitive | This is a security sensitive position. |
| EEO Statement | The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices. |
| Driving University Vehicle | No |
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| Posting Number | F1288P |
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| Special Instructions to Applicants | |
| Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.untsystem.edu/postings/75060 |
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