Assistant Professor Job Ad-University of South Alabama

[Phillip N. Smith, Ph.D.]

Please pass along the below ad for an assistant professor position at the University of South Alabama. This position will serve as a member of the Core Faculty of our combined-integrated Ph.D. program in Clinical & Counseling Psychology. I am happy to answer any questions about the position, program, department, city, etc. There is also a search in our program's partner College of Education and Instructional Sciences for an assistant or associate professor that will also be a member of the Core Faculty of the program. 

Department of Psychology

The University of South Alabama Department of Psychology invites applications for a full-time (9-month), tenure-track position in Clinical or Counseling Psychology at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning on August 15, 2023. Candidates should hold a doctoral degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology, have completed an internship from an APA-accredited program, and must be licensed as a Psychologist in the State of Alabama or must be license-eligible and receive the license within the first year of employment. ABD candidates will be considered for the rank of Assistant Professor, but an earned doctoral degree is required prior to August 15, 2023. We have a unique APA-accredited doctoral program that combines clinical and counseling psychology (CCP), using a combined-integrated model (for more details, see CCP program website at https://www.southalabama.edu/colleges/graduateschool/ccp/). We emphasize science-practice integration and promoting culturally competent clinical practice. Other priority areas in our CCP program include injury prevention, trauma and resilience, and community engagement. The ability to strengthen partnerships with the USA College of Medicine and/or community organizations is highly valued. The successful candidate for this tenure-track position will be expected to maintain an active research program and mentor students in our Ph.D. and undergraduate programs.

 

The University of South Alabama is located in Mobile, Alabama, on the Gulf of Mexico, and has an attached medical school and affiliated healthcare system. Roughly 500,000 persons reside within a 25-mile radius of downtown Mobile. We are ethnically diverse, attracting students from all over the world. The region features a moderate maritime climate, a modest cost of living, and ample recreational opportunities.

 

To Apply:  Email a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a description of research and teaching interests to Joseph Currier, Ph.D. (jcur...@southalabama.edu). Materials should be sent in a pdf file format. Please put “CCP Faculty Search” in the subject line of your email. In your cover letter provide contact information for three individuals who have agreed to serve as professional references. Letters of recommendation will be solicited for those candidates who are selected for a campus interview, following initial review of applications. Applicants invited for a campus interview must arrange to have all official graduate and undergraduate transcripts sent directly by the Registrars of all colleges attended to Dr. Joseph Currier at the following address:

 

Department of Psychology

UCOM 1000

75 South University Blvd.

University of South Alabama

Mobile, AL 36688-0002

 

Review of applications will begin October 14, 2022, and will continue until the position is filled.

 

The University of South Alabama is an EO/AA employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression), religion, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.   

Phillip N. Smith, Ph.D.
Professor of Psychology & Director of Clinical Training

Clinical & Counseling Psychology Doctoral Training Program

University of South Alabama

UCOM 1000
75 S. University Blvd.
Mobile, AL 36688
Email: PNS...@southalabama.edu
Phone: 251-460-6690
Fax: 251-460-6320
Lab Phone: 251-460-6691