Job description
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: JR101683
Department:
About Our Programs
The Psychology Department consists of 30 full-??me faculty members and over 60 graduate
students. Graduate programs include the APA-accredited doctoral program in Clinical
Psychology and a doctoral program in Experimental Psychology. The Clinical Psychology program
adheres to a scientist-practitioner model of training, with a particular focus on evidence-based
approaches. The Experimental Psychology training program focuses on behavioral analysis (with
new undergraduate emphasis area), cognitive, developmental, and social psychology. Faculty
both within and across programs frequently collaborate on research. Our graduate psychology
programs were joint recipients of the 2021 Donald R. Cole Excellence in Promo??ng Inclusiveness
in Graduate Education. h??ps://psychology.olemiss.edu/
In addition to existing department facilities on the beautiful main campus, the Department of
Psychology is expanding into a newly renovated 24,000 sq ?? space in the South Oxford Center
(SOC). Department space at the SOC will include faculty offices and labs, administrative space,
graduate workspaces, seminar rooms, and the Psychological Services Center (PSC). The SOC is a
short drive from the main campus with regular bus service between locations. The SOC provides
easy access and parking for community research participants.
About the University of MS & Oxford, MS
Founded in 1848, the University of Mississippi (UM), affectionately known to alumni, students
and friends as Ole Miss, is Mississippi’s flagship university. Included in the elite group of R-1:
Doctoral Universities – Highest Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification. UM has a long
history of producing leaders in public service, academics and business. Consistently named by
The Chronicle of Higher Education as a “Great College to Work For,” the university is located in
Oxford, MS, which is consistently ranked one of the “Top 10 Best College Towns.” With more
than 24,000 students, UM is the state’s largest university and is ranked among the nation’s
fastest-growing institutions. The University of Mississippi, which has aggressively implemented
many health and wellness initiatives for its more than 2,900 employees, has consistently been
named one of Mississippi’s Healthiest Workplaces.
Mississippi provides a rich environment for research and opportunities for community
engagement with individuals from underrepresented groups and rural areas, including research
focused on advancing awareness and treatment of mental health needs in these populations.
Several surrounding underserved communities are designated as Health Professional Shortage
Areas.
Touted as the “Cultural Mecca of the South”, creativity abounds in Oxford as musicians, artists
and writers alike find inspiration in Oxford’s rich history, small town charm, and creative
community. Oxford is a one-hour drive south of Memphis, TN and is the home of Nobel Prize
winning author William Faulkner. Oxford is known for offering exceptional culinary experiences
and has been featured as a literary and arts destination in such publications as The New York
Times, Southern Living, Conde Nast Traveler, and GQ. Among other cultural activities, annual
events include the Oxford Film Festival, a thriving local music scene, and the Ford Center
Performing Arts Series, a venue that previously hosted a presidential debate. Oxford is a vibrant
university town, filled with unique shops and galleries, eclectic restaurants and clubs, historic
landmarks, and comfortable inns.
Job Summary:
Performs the functions of teaching, mentoring, supervision, and service. Not eligible for tenure.
Job Description:
Clinical Faculty Position in Behavior Analysis (Open Rank: Clinical Assistant, Clinical Associate
or Clinical Full Professor)
The Department of Psychology at the University of Mississippi invites applicants for a position focused on teaching Behavioral Psychology, with expertise in neurodiversity (e.g., autism), early intervention, and/or verbal behavior. Successful applicants should be committed to evidence-based supervision and teaching of undergraduate courses (with the possibility of graduate courses for individuals with a Ph.D.). Faculty in this position will support our new undergraduate emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have completed – or be on track to complete by August 2026 – a Ph.D. or master’s degree in Psychology or a related field.
Applicants must also have completed – or be on track to complete by August 2026 – a BCBA.
Join the Ole Miss Family – Build Your Legacy Here!
Job Responsibilities:
Teaching, mentoring, supervision, and service.
Education Qualifications:
Other (Required)
Experience:
Relevant experience
Interview Requirement:
Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.
EEO Statement:
The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.
Background Check Statement:
The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.
How to apply
All applications must be submitted online at http://careers.olemiss.edu/ and should include:
a) a cover letter that addresses how your approach to and experience in teaching and supervision fit with the position,
b) curriculum vitae,
c) the names and contact information for three references,
and d) one short statement (not to exceed two pages) describing your teaching/mentoring philosophy.
Questions concerning online submission problems should be directed to the University Employment Office at [email protected] or 662-915-1518.
Questions about this position may be directed to the search committee chair Dr. Kate Kellum, [email protected].
