Instructor - Psychology jobs in Gulfport, MS

Special Instructions to Applicants
Review of applications will begin October 1 and continue until position is filled. Contact Dr. Nora Charles (nora.charles@usm.edu) to inquire about the position. A completed application will include 1) a cover letter describing strengths and qualifications for the position, 2) a CV, 3) names and contact information for three references (letters will be requested following initial review), 4) academic transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable) and 5) a research statement describing the applicant's program of research and impact, The School of Psychology is committed to increasing diversity; we encourage applications from those who identify as diverse in terms of gender, race, ethnicity, and/or sexual orientation AA/EEO/ADAI.

Job Summary 
The School of Psychology at the University of Southern Mississippi (USM) invites applicants for one, full-time, tenure-track, Assistant Professor position beginning August 2024. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic scientist-practitioner, Clinical Psychology training program in the School of Psychology, including an APA-accredited doctoral training program and an undergraduate psychology major. The Clinical Psychology program emphasizes research mentorship, diversity, and training in evidence-based practices. We offer training concentrations in child and adult clinical psychology. Research and applied interests are open; preference is given to those applicants which can contribute to our adult concentration Our faculty have established records of scholarship in neurodevelopmental disorders, clinical health psychology, severe mental illness, anxiety and depressive disorders, mental health disparities, trauma, personality and neuropsychological assessment, and child/adolescent externalizing behavior. Doctoral students provide psychological services through the Center for Behavioral Health (CBH), which is an integrated in-house training clinic staffed by students and faculty from the School, Counseling, and Clinical Psychology training programs. The CBH serves a diverse clientele from the community including assessment and treatment and allows for close supervision of student clinicians by program faculty. We hope to recruit applicants interested in providing clinical supervision of practicum students in our in-house training clinic, as well as mentoring graduate student research. 

The Clinical Psychology program is one of four doctoral programs in the School of Psychology. The School of Psychology has approximately 600 undergraduate majors and 125 graduate students across three APA-accredited doctoral programs (Counseling, Clinical, & School), a doctoral program in Experimental Psychology and an MPCAC-accredited Master’s program in Counseling Psychology. Qualified applicants will be prepared to contribute to the teaching mission of the School of Psychology at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Opportunities to obtain post-doctoral supervision during the licensure process (including mentorship, professional development) and/or collaborate on research are available.  More information can be found at www.usm.edu/psychology. 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities  

1. Develop and maintain a robust program of research.  
2. Teach undergraduate and graduate classes including graduate level practicum courses involving the clinical supervision of students in our in-house training clinic. 
3. Obtain licensure in the state of Mississippi (note that MS does not require postdoctoral hours).  
4. Seek extramural funding.
5. Contribute to the mission of the university and profession through service activities.    
6. Perform other duties as assigned.