Assistant Professor- Psychology
University of Illinois

Assistant Professor- Health Equity

Department of Psychology

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

The Department of Psychology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the areas of Clinical or Community Psychology. We are particularly interested in candidates who specialize in the development and implementation of interventions that address mental health disparities and promote health equity. Candidates should have expertise in understanding the bases of health disparities and have a program of research that will inform the development, dissemination, implementation, and/or evaluation of culturally-informed interventions aimed at improving the well-being of underserved communities and promoting mental health equity. Areas of content specialization are open. Candidates should show evidence of research productivity, teaching and mentorship effectiveness, and potential for external funding.

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is a world leader in research, teaching, and public engagement. Faculty in the College create knowledge, address critical societal needs through the transfer and application of knowledge, and prepare students for lives of impact in the state, nation, and globally. To meet these objectives, the College embraces and values diversity and difference by hiring faculty candidates who can contribute through their research, teaching, and/or service to the diversity and excellence of the Illinois community.

Successful candidates are expected to establish and maintain an active and independent research program, teach effectively at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and provide service to the department, the university, and the profession. A Ph.D. in Clinical, Community, Clinical-Community Psychology or a related field is required. The target start date is August 16, 2025, but is negotiable. The budgeted salary range for the position is $96,500-99,000 for a 9-month service basis.

To apply, create your candidate profile through https://jobs.illinois.edu and submit application materials. Applicants must submit a letter of application (including contact information for three professional references), a curriculum vitae, up to three representative publications, and statements covering teaching, research, and inclusive excellence. The contributions to inclusive excellence activities statement should detail how your teaching, service, and/or scholarship has contributed to the success of all students, including those from racial, ethnic, and gender backgrounds that are underrepresented in the academic field. Applicants who have not yet had the opportunity for such experience should note how their work will further Illinois' and the College of LAS' commitment to Inclusive Excellence and the success of all students We ask that all documents be combined in a single .pdf file and uploaded in the "Resume/CV" section.

Only applications submitted through the University of Illinois Job Board will be considered. Full consideration is guaranteed for all applications received by 6 pm CST on October 15, 2024. Letters of recommendation may be requested electronically from referees at a later date.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of the University of Illinois and the Psychology Department. Our excellence can only be fully realized by faculty, students, and staff who share our commitment to these values. Successful candidates for our faculty positions will demonstrate evidence of a commitment to advancing equity and inclusion.

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Questions about the position may be directed to Jane Jukes at j-jukes@illinois.edu . For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

The University of Illinois must also comply with applicable federal export control laws and regulations and, as such, reserves the right to employ restricted party screening procedures for applicants.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal , or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu .

Requisition ID: 1025859
Job Category: Faculty
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu