Assistant/Associate/Full Clinical Professor - School of Health Professions, Department of Health Psychology, University of Missouri

Posted: Wednesday, January 25, 2017


The Department of Health Psychology in the School of Health Professions at the University of Missouri-Columbia (MU), seeks applicants for an Assistant/Associate/Full Clinical Professor. This position will be housed at the MU Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders. Qualified candidates will have a Doctoral degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology, or equivalent, from an APA-approved program and will have completed postdoctoral training in pediatric psychology, and/or pediatric neuropsychology. Additionally, applicants must be licensed, or eligible to be licensed, in the state of Missouri.

The faculty member will work primarily full-time in the Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders, which serves children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) and other neurodevelopmental conditions, and their families. The position may include the following: conducting psychological or neuropsychological assessments, providing intervention services, and conducting behavioral consultations, in many cases as part of an interdisciplinary team. At least one year of experience in an interdisciplinary ASD clinic and applicants who are research reliable on the ADOS-2 and/or ADI-R is preferred, but not mandatory. Other responsibilities include the supervision of trainees, including pre-doctoral psychology interns and postdoctoral fellows, and participation in research activities. For additional information about the School of Health Professions and the Thompson Center, please visit the following websites: http://shp.missouri.edu and http://thompsoncenter.missouri.edu.

The University of Missouri (http://www.missouri.edu/) is the first public university west of the Mississippi River, is a major land-grant institution, and is Missouri's largest public research university. The University of Missouri is located in Columbia, a progressive community with a population of 110,000+ residents consistently rated as one of the most desirable places to live in the United States. Located halfway between St. Louis and Kansas City and 30 miles from the state capital in Jefferson City, the city boasts a range of cultural and recreational opportunities, affordable housing, a moderate cost of living, and excellent schools. For more information about Columbia, see http://www.visitcolumbiamo.com/.

Applications are to be submitted online at http://hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job/academic/index.php and should include a letter of interest and curriculum vitae. Three letters of reference may be emailed to: [email protected].

For additional information, interested applicants are welcome to contact Dr. Connie Brooks, Ph.D. the Search Committee Chair at [email protected] or 573-884-5562.

Review of applications will begin immediately, and continue until the position is filled. Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with experience; the position includes a competitive compensation and benefit package.

Benefit Eligibility
The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

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