The Department of Psychological Science (PSYC), in collaboration with the African and African American Studies (AAST) Program in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Psychology to start in August 2026. This is a standard nine-month faculty appointment with a competitive startup package.

Successful applicants must have: (1) a PhD in psychology or closely related field (e.g., human development) from an accredited institution of higher education conferred by the start of appointment; (2) an active research agenda in any area within psychological science (e.g., clinical, cognitive, developmental, neuroscience, social) that focuses on centering members of the African Diaspora; (3) evidence of scholarly productivity as demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications in scientific journals; (4) a demonstrated commitment to collegiality, collaboration, and institutional belonging efforts (belonging.uark.edu); and (5) an ability to contribute to the PSYC department’s teaching mission in both graduate training and undergraduate instruction, including courses that can be cross-listed with AAST. A candidate whose field of specialization is clinical psychology must have a PhD from an APA- or CPA-accredited health service psychology program (e.g., clinical, counseling, school, or combined program), be license-eligible in the state of Arkansas, and be able to supervise clinical work involving cases with individuals across the lifespan. Preference will be given to candidates whose research complements existing research areas in the Department of Psychological Science and African and African American Studies program and who demonstrate evidence of active pursuit and/or obtaining of extramural funding.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others

About the Department of Psychological Science: The PSYC department houses a large undergraduate program (over 1,500 students), as well as two Ph.D. programs in Clinical Psychology and Experimental Psychology. The department has over 25 full-time faculty with a wide range of expertise in psychological science, 4 full-time administrative staff, over 40 doctoral students (PhD), and several postdoctoral fellows. The PSYC department is housed within Memorial Hall at the University of Arkansas. Memorial Hall contains four floors of faculty offices, laboratory space, classrooms, and a Psychological Clinic that serves as the primary training site for the Department’s fully-accredited Clinical Psychology Doctoral Training Program. The Department is also home to a major private endowment that generates over $250K/year to support its research mission. This endowment funds graduate research assistants, faculty research, summer pay for grant preparation, and other research-related expenses. Our clinical program has also been awarded a Graduate Psychology Education (GPE) program grant for multiple consecutive cycles; our current GPE grant is entitled Meeting the Moment: Preparing a Health Service Psychology Workforce that is Socially Responsive and Resilient. For more information please visit https://psychology.uark.edu/.

About the African and African American Studies Program: The African and African American Studies (AAST) program, which is also housed within Memorial Hall, promotes an interdisciplinary approach to the study of the history, culture, and identity of Africans and African Americans. Students in this program may pursue African and African American Studies as a second major alongside a primary major in Fulbright College. Graduate and undergraduate certificates are available

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Completed applications received by October 15, 2025, will be assured full consideration. Late applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position. For additional inquiries, please contact the search committee chair, Douglas Behrend, at dbehrend@uark.edu.

For a complete position announcement and information regarding how to apply, visit https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UASYS/details/Assistant-or-Associate-Professor-of-Psychology_R0076874-1?q=psychology&locations=17a66cdad98201f7890cfb48ca00e249.

Applicants must submit:

• a curriculum vitae,
• a cover letter/letter of application,
• a teaching statement,
• a research statement,
• up to three reprints or preprints of scholarly work, and
• a list of three professional references (name, title, email address, and phone number) willing to provide letters of recommendation if requested during the application process.

Review of applications will begin immediately.

EMPLOYER INFORMATION

The University of Arkansas: Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations. Fulbright College: The Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences is the largest and most academically diverse unit on campus with 3 schools, 16 departments, and 43 academic programs and research centers. The college provides the core curriculum for all University of Arkansas students and is named for J. William Fulbright, former university president and longtime U.S. senator. The School of Social Work, The School of Art, and the School of Journalism and Strategic Media are all a part of Fulbright College. The Community: The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life. Culture in Northwest Arkansas About Fayetteville About University of Arkansas The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.