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The Department of Psychology at the University of Mississippi invites applications for two new faculty positions to support our growing undergraduate and doctoral programs. In addition to existing department facilities on the beautiful main campus, the Department of Psychology is expanding into a newly renovated 24,000 sq ft space in the South Oxford Center (SOC). Department space at the SOC will include faculty offices and labs, administrative space, graduate workspaces, seminar rooms, and the Psychological Services Center (PSC). The SOC is a short drive from the main campus with regular bus service between locations. The SOC provides easy access and parking for community research participants.

Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) in Psychology (Area Open)

We seek applicants for a tenure-track position with applied research interests (Open Area) who can contribute to the experimental psychology PhD program, which includes expertise in behavioral analysis, cognition, developmental, and social psychology. We are particularly interested in individuals whose research focuses on applied issues, which may include , but is not limited to, Behavioral Economics, Judgment and Decision Making, and Health Behavior or Addiction (e.g. Gambling, Drug/Alcohol, Smoking). Faculty will be expected to teach graduate and undergraduate courses and supervise graduate students in the Experimental Psychology PhD program. Applicants for this position should have a record of research productivity and a plan for developing and maintaining a substantive research program that involves graduate students and would likely attract external funding. Potential applicants are encouraged to apply for both positions as applicable.

Clinical Faculty Position in Behavior Analysis (Open Rank: Clinical Assistant, Clinical Associate or Clinical Full Professor)

We also seek applicants for a position focused on teaching Behavioral Psychology, with expertise in neurodiversity (e.g., autism), early intervention, and/or verbal behavior. Successful applicants should be committed to evidence-based supervision and teaching of graduate and undergraduate courses. Faculty in this position will support our new undergraduate emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis. Potential applicants are encouraged to apply for both positions as applicable.

About Our Programs

The Psychology Department consists of 30 full-time faculty members and over 60 graduate students. Graduate programs include the APA-accredited doctoral program in Clinical Psychology and a doctoral program in Experimental Psychology. The Clinical Psychology program adheres to a scientist-practitioner model of training, with a particular focus on evidence-based approaches. The Experimental Psychology training program focuses on behavioral analysis (with new undergraduate emphasis area), cognitive, developmental, and social psychology. Faculty both within and across programs frequently collaborate on research. Our graduate psychology programs were joint recipients of the 2021 Donald R. Cole Excellence in Promoting Inclusiveness in Graduate Education.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants for either position must have completed – or be on track to complete by August 2026 – a Ph.D in Psychology or a related field.

For the Clinical Faculty (Open Rank) position, applicants must also have completed – or be on track to complete by August 2026 – a BCBA.

The University and City of Oxford

About the University of MS & Oxford, MS

Founded in 1848, the University of Mississippi (UM), affectionately known to alumni, students and friends as Ole Miss, is Mississippi's flagship university. Included in the elite group of R-1: Doctoral Universities – Highest Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification. UM has a long history of producing leaders in public service, academics and business. Consistently named by The Chronicle of Higher Education as a “Great College to Work For,” the university is located in Oxford, MS, which is consistently ranked one of the “Top 10 Best College Towns.” With more than 24,000 students, UM is the state's largest university and is ranked among the nation's fastest-growing institutions. The University of Mississippi, which has aggressively implemented many health and wellness initiatives for its more than 2,900 employees, has consistently been named one of Mississippi's Healthiest Workplaces.

Mississippi provides a rich environment for research and opportunities for community engagement with individuals from underrepresented groups and rural areas, including research focused on advancing awareness and treatment of mental health needs in these populations. Several surrounding underserved communities are designated as Health Professional Shortage Areas.

Touted as the “Cultural Mecca of the South”, creativity abounds in Oxford as musicians, artists and writers alike find inspiration in Oxford's rich history, small town charm, and creative community. Oxford is a one-hour drive south of Memphis, TN and is the home of Nobel Prize winning author William Faulkner. Oxford is known for offering exceptional culinary experiences and has been featured as a literary and arts destination in such publications as The New York Times, Southern Living, Condé Nast Traveler, and GQ. Among other cultural activities, annual events include the Oxford Film Festival, a thriving local music scene, and the Ford Center Performing Arts Series, a venue that previously hosted a presidential debate. Oxford is a vibrant university town, filled with unique shops and galleries, eclectic restaurants and clubs, historic landmarks, and comfortable inns.

Application Procedures for Tenure Track Position

All applications must be submitted online at and should include:

a) a cover letter that addresses how your program of research and approach to and experience in teaching fit with the position,

b) curriculum vitae,

c) the names and contact information for three references,

d) up to three selected journal reprints or preprints,

and e) two short statements (not to exceed two pages each), with one describing your program of research and one describing your teaching philosophy.

Questions concerning online submission problems should be directed to the University Employment Office at ...@olemiss.edu or 662-###-####.

Questions about this position may be directed to the search committee chair Dr. Stephanie Miller, ...@olemiss.edu.

Application Procedures for Clinical Open Rank Position

All applications must be submitted online at and should include:

a) a cover letter that addresses how your approach to and experience in teaching and supervision fit with the position,

b) curriculum vitae,

c) the names and contact information for three references,

and d) one short statement (not to exceed two pages) describing your teaching/mentoring philosophy.

Questions concerning online submission problems should be directed to the University Employment Office at ...@olemiss.edu or 662-###-####.

Questions about this position may be directed to the search committee chair Dr. Kate Kellum, ...@olemiss.edu.

Review of materials will begin September 15, 2025 and continue until an adequate applicant pool is reached.

EEO Statement

The University of Mississippi is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA employer.