Assistant Professor, Clinical Psychological Science (T/TE)

Assistant Professor, Clinical Psychological Science (T/TE)

Posting Number req26400

Department Psychology

Department Website Link https://psychology.arizona.edu

Medical Sub-Speciality

Location Tucson Campus

Address Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The Department of Psychology at the University of Arizona invites applications for a tenure-track Psychological Clinical Scientist at the Assistant Professor rank. We seek a colleague whose research and teaching will expand our strengths in health psychology, clinical neuroscience/neuropsychology, psychopathology, and/or intervention science.

Clinical scientists who emphasize community-based research and open science practices are strongly encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will benefit from the department’s existing strengths in health psychology, neuropsychology/cognitive neuroscience, and social psychology, and from interdisciplinary connections, including Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Computer Science, the Data Science Institute, Sarver Heart Center, the Bio5 Institute, the University of Arizona Cancer Center, the College of Medicine, and the College of Public Health.

Located in the beautiful desert Southwest, Tucson is nestled between the Catalina and Tucson Mountains and Saguaro National Park. This bicycle-friendly city is known for its arts, music, food, and rich history.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• The candidate will be expected to build and sustain an externally funded, nationally recognized research program.
• Provide effective instruction at the graduate and undergraduate levels.
• Contribute to the mission of our Ph.D. Clinical Program, which adheres to a clinical science training model and is jointly-accredited by both the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS) and the American Psychological Association’s Commission on Accreditation (CoA).
• The candidate may also provide clinical supervision to graduate students, although this is not required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in clinical psychology or another directly relevant field by the start of the appointment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior funding record, teaching experience, and/or mentoring experience.
• Ph.D. in clinical psychology by the start of the appointment.

Rank Assistant Professor

Tenure Information Tenure Track (T/TE)

FLSA Exempt

Full Time/Part Time Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week 40

Job FTE 1.0

Work Calendar Academic

Job Category Faculty

Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay DOE

Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies 1

Target Hire Date

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates Requests for information or inquiries about the position may be directed to the Search Chair, Dr. Matt Grilli (mdgrilli@arizona.edu)

Open Date 7/10/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Documents Needed to Apply Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and Three Additional Documents

Special Instructions to Applicant The committee will begin reviewing applications on September 1, 2026, and will continue to receive and review applications until the position is filled.

In addition to the curriculum vitae and cover letter, please submit:

• A statement of research interests.
• A statement of teaching experience.
• A list of three individuals who can serve as references.

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