The University of Memphis Department of Psychology invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Clinical Psychology at the Assistant Professor level, to begin August 2025. Although specific area of research emphasis is open, the ideal candidate will be someone whose research addresses a significant public health priority and complements one of our core areas of strength (addiction prevention/treatment, child clinical/pediatric psychology, clinical health, psychological trauma and resilience). There is also a general focus on community-engaged research across most of our research labs.

Successful candidates will have earned a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from an APA-accredited program and be license-eligible as a Health Service Provider in Tennessee. Commitment to excellence in research, teaching core clinical courses, and supervision of graduate research are expected. Additionally, we seek candidates who demonstrate a history of, or strong potential for, grant funding. Opportunities exist for supervision towards licensure and for research mentorship from senior clinical faculty.

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate. In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research and engagement.

The Psychology Department consists of more than 30 full-time faculty members, 125 graduate students, and 900 undergraduate majors. Graduate degree programs include APA-accredited doctoral programs in Clinical Psychology (with Major Areas of study in Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology and Clinical Health Psychology) and School Psychology; a doctoral program in Experimental Psychology; a master’s degree program in General Psychology; and a M.A./Ed.S. Program in School Psychology. Faculty and students frequently collaborate across these programs. As a State of Tennessee Center of Excellence, the Psychology Department provides competitive salaries and strong support for faculty research and professional development, and we have an excellent track record for obtaining external funding from NIH, NSF, IES, DoD, and other sources. The University of Memphis is recognized as a “very high research activity” (R1) institution by the Carnegie foundation and includes the NIH-funded Mobile Sensor Data-to-Knowledge (MD2K) Center. The Memphis metropolitan area is a vibrant place to live, with a rich history and a wealth of cultural opportunities, including art museums, expansive parks and gardens, performing arts venues, as well as professional basketball, soccer, and baseball teams. Memphis has been named as a must-visit destination by numerous recent travel guides (e.g., Fodor’s, Time magazine), and was also recently ranked as one of the top 20 “Cheapest US cities to live in” by Kiplinger.

To apply, candidates must upload a curriculum vitae; a cover letter describing research and teaching interests; contact information for three professional reference providers; and three selected publications. Applications may be submitted at this link: https://workforum.memphis.edu/postings/41412

Review of applicants will begin on September 26th and continue until the position is filled. Applicants interested in this position should direct inquiries to Clinical Search Committee Chair James G. Murphy, Ph.D. (jgmurphy@memphis.edu)