"Clinical/Behavioral Medicine Assistant/Associate Professor"

Qualified candidates should have a Ph.D. in clinical psychology (APA accredited) with extensive training and specialization in behavioral medicine/health psychology and engage in scholarship, teaching (undergraduate and graduate), and mentoring that advances interdisciplinary behavioral medicine/health psychology research pertaining to chronic disease pathogenesis, prevention, and/or intervention with adults. The potential for cross-track (Behavioral Medicine and Clinical) synergy and commitment to health equity are strongly encouraged. The department is interested in candidates with a dedication to diversity, equity, inclusive excellence, and anti-racism in higher education and the commitment, skills, and experience to contribute to our mission of promoting social justice and equity in psychology. We are interested in candidates with strong potential to attract external funding as well as contribute to the life, growth, and vitality of the department. The successful candidate will be a member of UMBC's Ph.D. program in Human Services Psychology, which is grounded in the biopsychosocial model and includes integrative training tracks in Behavioral Medicine, Clinical Psychology (APA accredited), and Community Psychology. The department also offers an Applied Developmental Psychology Ph.D., Applied Behavior Analysis M.A., M.P.S. in I/O Psychology, and several other degree and certificate programs at https://psychology.umbc.edu/. UMBC is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a Doctoral University with high research activity (RU/H). It is located in the Baltimore-Washington corridor near major medical schools, NIH, and other federal agencies that afford extensive opportunities for research collaboration. UMBC is dedicated to training underrepresented scholars at the undergraduate and graduate level through the MARC-U Star, Meyerhoff, and other scholar programs. UMBC is especially proud of the diversity of its student body, and we seek to attract an equally diverse applicant pool for this position as part of our strong commitment to increasing faculty diversity (https://facultydiversity.umbc.edu). Applicants should provide: a) cover letter; b) curriculum vitae; c) description of teaching and mentoring interests; d) description of research interests; e) description of commitment to diversity and inclusion in scholarship and teaching; f) representative publications; and g) three letters of recommendation (submitted directly to Interfolio by recommenders). Please submit all application materials via Interfolio (https://apply.interfolio.com/153554). For questions on Interfolio, please contact Ms. Lisa Carnell (llcarnel@umbc.edu). For questions about the position, please contact Dr. Shari Waldstein (waldstei@umbc.edu). Review of applications will begin January 15, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. Salary Range: $80,000 - $87,000 (Asst) $105,000 - $110,000 (Assoc) commensurate with experience. Benefits: UMBC offers a rich benefits package including paid leave, tuition remission, medical, prescription and dental insurance, retirement plans, life and disability insurance, professional development opportunities, and wellness programs. See the benefits summary for detailed information at 12 Month Faculty Benefits Summary and 9 Month Faculty Benefits Summary.