Assistant Professor, Clinical Psychology

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.

If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact our recruitment helpline at (775) 784-1495 or [email protected] .

Job Description

The Department of Psychology at the University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in our APA-accredited Clinical Psychology Graduate Program ( https://www.unr.edu/psychology ).

The program has been accredited since 1972 and is currently accredited through 2028. The position will begin in the fall semester of 2027. Area of research specialization is open. We are especially interested in candidates studying childhood/developmental psychopathology, pediatric/health psychology, translational neuroscience, and/or biological processes. However, all candidates with a strong program of research in any area will be fully considered. The successful candidate will have a clinical science orientation and a commitment to training students in evidence-based treatment and assessment.

Required Qualifications

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PhD in Clinical Psychology or Clinical Science by start date

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Completion of an APA/CPA-accredited internship by start date; ability to supervise clinical doctoral students

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Licensed or license-eligible in Nevada

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Record of excellence in research

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Potential for excellence in teaching and service

Compensation Grade

Assistant Professor, 9-month

To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit:  Salary Schedules  and select Academic Faculty (9-month). Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.

Remarkable Retirement!

Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested on your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.

Perks of Working at UNR!

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Health insurance options including dental and vision -  Health Insurance

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E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options.   E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center

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Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders

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Mountain EAP  supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.

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Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University.  Faculty Senate

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No state income tax!

Grants-in-Aid for Faculty Employees

The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits but, in order to be eligible, children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee’s spouse or domestic partner.   Faculty Grants-in-Aid

Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program

The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples’ professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada.  Dual Career Assistance Program

Department Information

The Clinical Psychology Graduate Program at the University of Nevada, Reno, is a part of the Department of Psychology in the College of Science. The program currently has five full-time faculty. Members of the faculty are able to conduct research at UNR in collaboration with the UNR School of Medicine and community partners such as Renown Regional Medical Center, VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System, and Northern Nevada HOPES. The clinical program provides clinical training in an in-house Psychological Services Center ( https://www.unr.edu/psychology/psychological-services ). The Department has strong programs in Cognitive & Brain Science, Behavior Analysis, Integrative Neuroscience, and Social Psychology; collaboration across program areas is encouraged. Shared research facilities include high-density EEG, 3T MRI, fMRI, fNIRS, and computational modeling and analysis core ( https://www.unr.edu/neuroscience/center ).

Location & Lifestyle

The city of Reno lies 45 minutes from Lake Tahoe and four hours east of San Francisco on the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada. A highly rated region for living and outdoor recreation, the Reno area also enjoys a flourishing and diverse intellectual, artistic, and cultural community.

Contact Information

Search Committee Chair: Paul Kwon, [email protected]

Administrative Contact: Beth Jacobsen, (775) 682-8787, [email protected]

Exempt
Yes

Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at  [email protected] .

Application Materials: The following materials must be submitted with your application:

1) Resume/CV

2) Cover letter

3) Research statement

4) Teaching statement

5) Three representative publications

6) Contact information for three professional references

Full Consideration

For full consideration, applications must be received by October 15, 2026.

This posting is open until filled

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. This search will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

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