The Department of Psychology at the University of Florida (UF) seeks applications to fill two Assistant Professor positions in psychology, beginning January 1, 2020 or August 16, 2020. These are full-time, nine-month, tenure-accruing positions. In 2019, UF was ranked the 7th best public university in the United States by US News and World Report, with exceptional research, teaching, and a university-wide commitment to diversity.

The Department of Psychology has five established research and training areas in behavior analysis, behavioral and cognitive neuroscience, counseling, developmental, and social psychology. One position is intended for someone who will join the Department’s APA accredited doctoral training program in counseling psychology. The other position may be associated with any of the Department’s five research and training areas.

For both positions, we are actively recruiting faculty who can contribute to our department mission of diversity. Applicants should demonstrate expertise in prevention science, strong methodological and analytical research skills, successful multidisciplinary collaborations, and success in disseminating findings. As faculty members, applicants will be expected to maintain an outstanding program of research with high potential for external funding, teach psychology graduate and undergraduate courses, advise students, and provide service to the institution.

For the counseling psychology position, we are seeking applicants whose prevention science program of research emphasizes marginalized, underserved populations and/or college student mental health. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to ongoing initiatives related to collegiate mental health as well as build upon their program of research.

Applicants for the area-open position may also have this focus but could also have a broader prevention science specialization such as but not limited to innovative methodology, developmentally informed prevention, social and biological underpinnings of mental health, and social justice and health equity.

The Department of Psychology is dedicated to promoting diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion. We are especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity, inclusivity, and excellence of the academic community.

Applicants should have an earned doctorate degree in psychology or a closely-related field by the start date of the position, either January 1, 2020 or August 16, 2020.

For full consideration, applications must be submitted online at http://apply.interfolio.com/68681 and must include:

1. Brief cover letter that includes information regarding the candidate’s experience, interest, and expertise in prevention science broadly construed
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Statement of research interests and plans
4. Statement of teaching experience, interests, and philosophy
5. Statement on how the candidate will enhance the diversity and inclusivity of our academic community through research, teaching, and service
6. Up to three reprints or pre-prints
7. Three confidential letters of recommendation

The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience and includes a full benefits package. Review of applications will begin October 15, 2019 and will continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position may be directed to Martin Heesacker or Laurie Mintz, search committee co-chairs at heesack@ufl.edu or mintzl@ufl.edu. For more information about our department see http://www.psych.ufl.edu.

All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening, which includes a review of criminal records, reference checks, and verification of education.

The selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States require evaluation by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/.

The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law. If an accommodation due to disability is needed in order to apply for this position, please call (352) 392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at (800) 955-8771 (TDD).

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