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Cogdop lists this Assistant Professor in Clinical Psychology (2 positions) opportunity in laramie, Wyoming. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
The Department of Psychology at the University of Wyoming (UW), a Carnegie R1 research institution, invites applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in Clinical Psychology, to begin August 2027. Research area is open. We encourage applicants with adult and/or child/developmental backgrounds interested in research that complements the work of existing faculty (e.g., suicide and non-suicidal self-injury, sexual violence prevention, trauma-related psychopathology, emotion regulation, severe and persistent mental illness, transdiagnostic assessment, ADHD, substance use, eating disorders) as well as interests that extend existing areas of expertise.
Position responsibilities include graduate and undergraduate teaching, practicum supervision (part of a 2:2 load for research-active faculty), career advising, research supervision of graduate students (graduate student mentorship), and the development of a productive research program. Prior to attaining tenure, and upon completion of licensing requirements, candidates must obtain licensure as a psychologist in Wyoming ( Lab space, internal grant opportunities, and competitive start-up funds are provided through the Department and the University. Detailed information about the department can be found at
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
PhD or ABD by August 31, 2027, from an APA- or CPA- accredited clinical psychology program
Completion of an APA- or CPA-accredited clinical internship (by August 31, 2027)
Licensed or license eligible as a psychologist in the state of Wyoming
Evidence of high-quality research productivity
Evidence of high-quality teaching (quantity commensurate with professional level)
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Interest in and ability to teach core undergraduate and graduate courses (e.g., Empirically Supported Treatments, Developmental Psychopathology)
Demonstrated ability and/or demonstrated potential to supervise Clinical Psychology PhD students in evidence-based psychological services (e.g., generalist adult therapy cases, autism spectrum disorders assessment)
The potential to contribute to ongoing or new collaborative research efforts across different areas of the department
WORK LOCATION:
On-Campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work and perform essential job functions on campus, understanding our location is at 7,220 feet above sea level.
WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS:
The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States, as sponsorship for any work authorization or work visas is not available for this position.
Please contact the search committee chair, Kyle De Young ( ), with questions regarding the position and/or visit our department website
This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 10/01/2026 will receive full consideration.
HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliancewith the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at or
ABOUT LARAMIE:
The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a charming town of 30,000 residents nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its only 4-year university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research, and outreach with state-of-the-art facilities and strong community ties. We invite you to learn move about Laramie, by visiting theAbout Laramie website.
Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range and the metropolitan Denver area. Laramie’s beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit
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Worksite address
laramie, WY, 82057, US
Who can apply
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