Employment

The Department of Psychology in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, is conducting a major hiring initiative aimed at strengthening its position as one of the world’s major departments. The Department is currently seeking to recruit an extraordinary researcher and scholar who would contribute to its graduate program in Clinical Science and Psychopathology Research (clinical psychology). This is an open-rank faculty search, which will be filled at either the tenure-track assistant professor level or at the tenured associate or full professor level depending on qualifications.

Candidates must have completed the requirements for the Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology by the appointment start date. Essential qualifications are demonstrated scholarly excellence and a well-planned program of psychopathology research. Preference will be given to individuals whose area of research complements existing program expertise in personality and psychopathology, brain imaging, developmental neuropsychology, behavior genetics, and quantitative methods. Individuals engaged in translational research that contributes to the understanding of psychopathology are also encouraged to apply. Experience and excellence in teaching is strongly desired.

Successful applicants will be expected to carry on an active research program and contribute to the research and training of graduate students. Teaching responsibilities will consist of graduate and undergraduate courses in our core curriculum as well as seminars in special areas of interest. Successful applicants will also be expected to contribute to the service needs of the Department, College and University. The resources of a major research and graduate training department and its faculty are available to support faculty members’ work.

The earliest beginning date for these full-time, nine-month academic year faculty positions is Fall Semester, 2009. Later start dates may also be arranged. Salary is competitive and will depend on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Applicants should submit electronically their curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interests (not to exceed 500 words each), and up to three reprints/preprints following the procedures given at (employment.umn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=74408) for candidates at the Assistant Professor level or https://employment.umn.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1217882719618 for candidates at the Associate/Full Professor level. Applicants at the tenure-track level should also arrange to have three letters of reference sent electronically to psyappt@umn.edu. (please note that only reference letters can be submitted by e-mail; applications must be submitted following the procedures given at the links identified above). Review of applications will begin on October 10, 2008 and continue until the position is filled. Additional application materials may be requested at a later date.

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