Assistant or Associate Professor, Clinical Psychology with an Emphasis in mental health disparities or diversity science research
Department of Psychology, University of Maryland, College Park
Closing Date: November 1, 2021
Contact: Committee chair, Dr. Andrea Chronis-Tuscano (achronis@umd.edu).
Description: The Department of Psychology is seeking candidates for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor position in our PCSAS- and APA-accredited clinical psychology doctoral program. We seek to identify an outstanding individual who conducts research in mental health disparities, diversity science, or related fields. We are particularly interested in candidates whose expertise and lived experiences can inform the development, dissemination, or implementation of culturally appropriate interventions aimed at serving traditionally underrepresented populations and whose research addresses one or more of the following topics: 1) structural inequities and reducing mental health disparities among enthoracial minorities; 2) developing, disseminating, and implementing scalable, sustainable intervention strategies for mental health in underserved populations; 3) cultural adaptations of interventions, 4) social determinants of health and wellbeing, and 5) research that includes individuals from traditionally excluded populations (e.g., Black, Latino/a/e/x, Indigenous, trans, non-binary, low socioeconomic backgrounds). A scholar who also approaches mental health disparities from an intersectional lens that recognizes and incorporates other identities and lived experience would be especially welcome. A hire in this area would, by necessity, conduct research across multiple levels of analysis and foster greater collaborations across campus and with the diverse local community. This individual could also provide important expertise in course instruction in the areas of community-based participatory research, diversity science, and health disparities. We are looking to add to our growing cluster of researchers who investigate mental health across the lifespan in underrepresented communities, locally, across the US, and abroad, and we are eager to add to the diversity of our faculty and our scholarship. Beyond this specific focus, we seek applicants with a strong research program, potential to attract extramural grant or foundation funding, and a commitment to excellent mentoring and teaching.
Qualifications. The primary qualifications for this position are demonstrated excellence in empirical research and teaching. A PhD in Clinical Psychology or a related discipline is required at the time of appointment. We especially and strongly encourage applications from women and
members of minority groups. Diversity and Inclusion are core values at the University of Maryland, and a strong candidate will demonstrate the ability to create inclusive classrooms and environments in which a diverse array of students can learn and thrive. The University of Maryland has a vibrant community of scholars conducting research in the area of clinical psychological science and related fields. Candidates will have many opportunities to collaborate with scholars within psychology and across multiple units, including the departments of Human Development and Quantitative Methodology, African American Studies, Public Health, Hearing & Speech Sciences, and the University of Maryland Schools of Medicine and Social Work. Located in the Washington DC metropolitan area, faculty benefit from an array of other resources including close collaborative ties with neighboring institutions (e.g., Children’s National Hospital; National Institutes of Health; Baltimore City Public Schools; Walter Reed National Military Medical Center; Mental Illness Research, Education and Clinical Center/Baltimore).
Application materials should be submitted no later than November 1, 2021 through https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/86252 and should include: a cover letter, CV, statement of current and future research interests and research philosophy, a statement of teaching philosophy and experience (including evidence of teaching excellence, if available), and contact information for three references. Applicants should provide sample research manuscripts or journal articles in the Supplemental Document 1 field in eJobs. Because the Department of Psychology is committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community and promoting inclusion across campus, materials should address how the candidate will contribute to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In addition, the Department embraces the values of open and reproducible science, and candidates are encouraged to address how they have pursued and/or plan to pursue these goals in their work.
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