Job Description
Assistant Professor of Psychological Science: Clinical Psychologist The University of Vermont's Department of Psychological Science in the College of Arts & Sciences invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor to join our nationally recognized and award-winning faculty. The position will start in Fall of 2026.
Applicants must have a PhD in clinical psychology from an American Psychological Association-accredited program. Applicants should be license-eligible. Scholarship area is open. We are especially interested in applicants who have the potential to connect with another of our focus areas of psychological science: biobehavioral (behavioral neuroscience), developmental, or social psychology.
Applicants must have a strong record of publications, potential for extramural funding, and excellent teaching and mentoring skills. The successful candidate will develop a vigorous research program and actively seek extramural funding, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, and advise undergraduate and graduate students, in addition to professional contributions and service. Interest in interdisciplinary approaches and/or collaboration is desirable.
Qualifications: The successful candidate should: - Hold a Ph.D. degree in Clinical Psychology from an APA-accredited program, have completed an APA-accredited internship, and be license-eligible.
- Show promise toward developing competitively funded research program;
- Have the capacity to teach undergraduate and graduate courses;
- Be able to successfully mentor and advise undergraduate and graduate students, in addition to professional contributions and service.
Responsibilities: The successful candidate will assume a range of responsibilities that include: - Maintaining an active research agenda, securing external funding, and publishing in peer-reviewed journals;
- Teaching and advising in the department's undergraduate and graduate programs;
- Collaborating with Department of Psychological Science faculty and staff in departmental governance, program development, scholarship, and service;
- Serving as an active member of relevant scholarly societies and/or professional associations;
- Engaging in service and outreach activities at the college, university, regional, state, national and international levels.
Application Process: Review of applications will begin September 15, 2025.
For more detailed information about us, visit our web pages at the Department of Psychological Science website, ; the College of Arts & Sciences' website, ; and the University of Vermont's website, .
Anticipated start date is August 18, 2026. Please apply online at
Applicants are asked to include:
- a curriculum vitae (CV) - The electronic application may also request a resume, in which case the CV can be uploaded again to satisfy this process requirement. A separate resume is not required to apply.
- two representative publications
- a statement of research focus
- a teaching statement describing approach, philosophy and interests
- a statement in support of UVM's Our Common Ground Principles
- contact information for three professional references. The reference providers will be emailed information to upload their letters
Questions may be directed to Professor Kelly Rohan at
Kelly.Rohan@uvm.edu .
The University Since 1791, the University of Vermont has worked to move humankind forward. Today, UVM is a Public Ivy and top 100 research university of a perfect size, large enough to offer a breadth of ideas, resources, and opportunities, yet small enough to enable close faculty-student mentorship across all levels of study, from bachelor's to M.D. programs. Here, students' educational experience and activities are enriched by our location - from the energy and innovation of Burlington to the forests, farms, and independent spirit of Vermont. UVM provides students endless ways to explore the world, challenge ideas, and dig in on the most pressing issues of our time.
The College
In the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), students experience the connectedness and accessibility of a small liberal arts college within a high caliber public research institution. Whether students are pursuing the Fine Arts, the Humanities, Natural Science and Mathematics or Social Sciences, they have a place here, in the College of Arts and Sciences' academic ecosystem.
The Department
The UVM Department of Psychological Science comprises faculty members whose research and teaching spans a range of core areas, including biobehavioral psychology (behavioral neuroscience), clinical psychology, developmental psychology, and social psychology. In addition to a thriving undergraduate major, we also have strong master's and PhD programs in clinical and experimental psychology. For more information about the department, see:
The Community
Burlington, Vermont is located in the beautiful Lake Champlain region, surrounded by the Green and Adirondack Mountains. It is a great place for families, with excellent public schools and year-round recreational opportunities. It is home to the University of Vermont and independent colleges that provide an academically stimulating and culturally rich environment. Montreal, Canada and Boston are within easy driving distances.
The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of
Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility . The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM's mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through their teaching, service, research, scholarship, or creative arts.
The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law.
Job Location Burlington, Vermont, United States
Job Close Date 7/2/2026
Category Liberal Arts - Psychology
Department Psychological Science/52290
FLSA Exempt
Employee FTE 1
Employee Term (months)9
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