Tenure-Track Faculty Position at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

The Department of Psychology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the areas of Clinical or Community Psychology. We are particularly interested in candidates who specialize in the development and implementation of interventions that address mental health disparities and promote health equity. Candidates should have expertise in understanding the bases of health disparities and have a program of research that will inform the development, dissemination, implementation, and/or evaluation of culturally-informed interventions aimed at improving the well-being of underserved communities and promoting mental health equity. Areas of content specialization are open. Candidates should show evidence of research productivity, teaching and mentorship effectiveness, and potential for external funding.

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is a world leader in research, teaching, and public engagement. Faculty in the College create knowledge, address critical societal needs through the transfer and application of knowledge, and prepare students for lives of impact in the state, nation, and globally. To meet these objectives, the College embraces and values diversity and difference by hiring faculty candidates who can contribute through their research, teaching, and/or service to the diversity and excellence of the Illinois community.

Successful candidates are expected to establish and maintain an active and independent research program, teach effectively at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and provide service to the department, the university, and the profession. A Ph.D. in Clinical, Community, Clinical-Community Psychology or a related field is required.

The target start date is August 16, 2025, but is negotiable.

The budgeted salary range for the position is $96,500-99,000 for a 9-month service basis.

A link to the full job description can be found here.