Description:

The Department of Psychology at the University of Houston (UH) anticipates filling a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in its Clinical Psychology Program to begin September 1, 2027. The program is fully accredited by the American Psychological Association and has specialty concentrations in child-family, adult behavior disorders and clinical neuropsychology. Commitment to excellence in research and teaching at the graduate and undergraduate level, and in supervision of graduate research and clinical practica is expected. Successful applicants must demonstrate evidence of research productivity and potential for success in securing external funding. Candidates with a background in any area of adult or child psychopathology are encouraged to apply, as are candidates who can interface with the department’s graduate programs in Social, Personality and Health Psychology; Developmental, Cognitive, and Behavioral Neuroscience; and Industrial/Organizational Psychology.

Applications may be submitted at http://www.uh.edu/human-resources/uh-careers/ (Posting 496851) and should include a letter of interest, current curriculum vitae, research statement, representative papers, teaching statement, evidence of excellence in teaching, and the names and email addresses of three writers of letters of recommendation (referees may be contacted later in the selection process to submit letters directly via the online system).

Any questions may be addressed to Dr. Amanda Venta, Clinical Search Committee Chair, at aventa@central.uh.edu. Review of applications will begin October 7, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

The University of Houston is a Carnegie-designated Tier One research university and is designated a Tier One for Community Engagement. Located in the heart of the nation’s fourth-largest city, UH has enrollment of nearly 49,000 students on the main campus. Ten minutes away is the world’s largest medical center, the Texas Medical Center (TMC), with which we are linked through federal grants, research institutes, faculty appointments, student practicum placements, and research. We also maintain extensive partnerships with industries, school districts, and mental health groups in the greater Houston area for research, training, and consulting.

Additional information about the University of Houston and the Department of Psychology is available at http://www.uh.edu and http://www.psychology.uh.edu, respectively.

Qualifications
A doctorate in the discipline is required. Applicants should demonstrate a clear commitment to excellence in the supervision of graduate research and teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels.

Employees are expected to have a home address in the state of Texas for the duration of their appointments.

Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and will be requested upon selection of the final candidates.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check. Individuals conducting research in critical infrastructure areas (i.e., communication infrastructure systems, cybersecurity systems, electric grid, hazardous waste treatment systems, and/or water treatment facilities) are subject to regular review to ensure the security and integrity of the research is maintained.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.