Assistant Professor University of South Dakota

The University of South Dakota, Department of Psychology, seeks applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position within its APA accredited Ph.D. Clinical Psychology Program. 

The Clinical Psychology Program seeks candidates who will lead an active research program, teach graduate and undergraduate classes, and supervise student research and clinical training. Starting date will be mid-August, 2014. Applicants should be committed to the scientist-practitioner training model. They should demonstrate a record of (or potential for) research productivity and extramural funding, clinical and research supervision, excellence in classroom teaching as well as mentoring outside of the classroom, and a commitment to cultural diversity. The program is open to any research areas relevant to Clinical Psychology. Preference will be given to candidates with a strong quantitative background and research interests in diversity, health psychology, assessment, or intervention.

Qualifications include: Ph.D. from an APA-accredited clinical psychology training program, completion of an APA-accredited internship, and readiness for licensure (post-doctoral supervision will be provided, if needed). Experience with ethnic minority/diverse populations preferred.

Salary/Compensation: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Deadline: Review of completed applications will begin March 17, 2014 and continue until the position is filled.

Application Procedure: Applications must be submitted online at https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu and should include 1) a cover letter explaining interest in the position, 2) a current vita, and 3) a statement of teaching and research interests. Additional information may be requested of finalists for the position.
Applicants should also provide contact information for three references.

Questions about the position may be addressed to:
Chair, Clinical Psychology Search Committee
Department of Psychology
The University of South Dakota
414 E. Clark St.
Vermillion, SD 57069
605 677-5351 or ctp@usd.edu
(website: www.usd.edu/ctp )

The University is located in a comfortable and affordable university community in close proximity to state and regional recreational and metropolitan areas. The Vermillion community located near the Missouri River in southeastern South Dakota offers a small town atmosphere with the benefits of big city attractions only a short drive to communities in Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota and South Dakota. The community offers a blend of higher education, agriculture, business and industry enjoyed by a diverse population of approximately 10,000. For more information about the University, visit http://www.usd.edu. Diversity and inclusiveness are values that are embraced and practiced at the University of South Dakota. Candidates who support these values are encouraged to apply. The University of South Dakota is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.