Assistant Professor in the Clinical Science Program in the Department of Psychology

About the role

The Department of Psychology at the University of Utah invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor faculty position in our Clinical Science program. We are seeking applicants with research and teaching interests in Dissemination and Implementation (D&I) Science. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in implementation science approaches that seek to improve access to evidence-based behavioral health interventions, reduce health disparities, and strengthen healthcare systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an active research program focusing on the development, dissemination, implementation, adaptation, scaling-up, or sustainment of evidence-based psychological and behavioral interventions across clinical, healthcare, educational, community, and/or public health settings.
• Contribute to graduate and undergraduate teaching, and help develop curriculum, training opportunities, and community partnerships that support community-engaged research.
• Collaborate with colleagues in the department's Cognition and Neural Sciences, Developmental, Social, and Quantitative Psychology programs, and other departments within the university.
• Participate in the University of Utah's Impact 2030 initiative, which emphasizes improving health, strengthening communities, and translating research discoveries into measurable societal benefit.

Requirements

• A strong research record, high-quality clinical training from a clinical science perspective, and a commitment to community-engaged translational research.
• License eligibility, skills in quantitative methods, and experience securing or demonstrated potential for external funding.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, Psychology, Public Health, Epidemiology, or related field.
• Experience in implementing evidence-based interventions in diverse settings.
• Strong publication record in relevant fields.
• Ability to secure external funding.

Skills

• Expertise in implementation science approaches.
• Experience with rural, frontier, youth, and underserved communities.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Not specified.

Contact Information

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/208090. Questions about the position should be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Anu Asnaani, at anu.asnaani@psych.utah.edu.