The Clinical Psychology Program of the Department of Psychology at the University of Houston seeks to hire a tenure track (open rank) faculty member whose major clinical and research interests involve work with children. The program is fully accredited by the American Psychological Association and has specialty tracks in child-family, adult behavior disorders and clinical neuropsychology. Commitment to excellence in research and teaching at the graduate and undergraduate level, and in supervision of graduate research and clinical practica is expected. Strong child intervention and assessment skills are highly desirable. Successful applicants at the entry level must demonstrate evidence of research productivity and potential for success in securing external funding; more senior applicants must demonstrate excellence in research and teaching, and have a record of securing external funding for their research. Candidates with a background in developmental psychopathology are especially encouraged to apply, as are candidates who can interface with the department's graduate programs in Social/Health Psychology, Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience, and Industrial/Organizational Psychology. Additional information on the Department of Psychology is available at http://www.psychology.uh.edu/

The University of Houston is located in the heart of the nation's fourth largest city, and is one of the most culturally and ethnically diverse public universities in the nation, with roughly 36,000 students on the main campus. Ten minutes away is the world's largest medical center, the Texas Medical Center (TMC), with whom we are linked though federal grants, research institutes, faculty appointments, student practicum placements, and research.

Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2009. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applicants should send a letter of interest, three letters of recommendation (senior applicants need only send a list of references), current curriculum vita, representative papers, and evidence of excellence in teaching. Applications should be addressed to:
Dr. Jack Fletcher, Child-Clinical Faculty Search Committee
Department of Psychology - PSY 5022
University of Houston
Houston, TX 77204-5022
Phone: 832-842-2006, Fax: 713-797-7532, E-mail: jackfletcher@uh.edu

The University of Houston is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.