The Opportunity

UCF RESTORES is a clinical research center and treatment clinic established to change the way posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other trauma-related concerns are understood, diagnosed, and treated. We seek applicants for a full-time, nine-month position at the rank of assistant professor (tenure-earning) or associate professor (tenured), to begin in Fall 2024, with the tenure appointment in the Department of Psychology. The faculty member will also serve as the deputy director of UCF RESTORES, a multidisciplinary translational center dedicated to developing and integrating innovative technological approaches to enhance prevention, intervention and dissemination initiatives for trauma-related disorders. The position is joint appointed with the Department of Psychology and requires teaching one undergraduate or graduate course per semester and the opportunity to participate within the doctoral program in clinical psychology, which includes advising/mentoring of Ph.D. students in the program.

Interested clinical psychologists should have expertise in prevention, intervention, or dissemination science and the ability to work with technology partners to collaborate on innovative ways to optimize the therapeutic process and outcome (e.g., web-based interventions, use of virtual reality, smart phone apps). Individuals will be expected to develop a scientific portfolio that uses technology to enable innovative, theoretically-driven experiences that optimize behavioral and cognitive change. Applicants are expected to acquire external funding to support these efforts. Additionally, they will provide clinical supervision in the Center's PTSD clinic, which provides innovative treatment to veterans, first responders, survivors of mass casualties, and others who have experienced traumatic events.

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants for the position must have completed a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from APA accredited doctoral and internship programs by time of hire. Candidates must also demonstrate a record of scholarship capable of attracting external funding, and strong teaching potential/experience at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

To be eligible for appointment as a tenured associate professor upon hire, the selected candidate must have a demonstrated record of teaching, research, and service commensurate with a tenured faculty appointment at the rank of associate professor in the Department of Psychology at UCF.

Preferred Qualifications:

Candidates should currently be licensed or license eligible in Florida as a Psychologist. In this context, "license eligible" means that the candidate must be willing and able to obtain a Florida license as a psychologist within two years of the starting date. To review licensure requirements please visit the Florida Board of Psychology site:

Candidate possesses expertise in the implementation of cognitive behavioral therapies.

Candidates who are already working in the areas of stress, trauma, and PTSD.

Additional Application Materials Required:

UCF requires all applications and supporting documents be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website, .In addition to the online application, candidates should upload a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae, a list with contact information for three (3) professional references, three (3) letters of recommendation, a statement of research (including future research plans), a statement of teaching philosophy, and a statement noting the status of their Florida licensure with the Board of Psychology or their eligibility for licensure as Psychologist in Florida.

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.

NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be simultaneously uploaded. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.

Questions regarding this search should be directed to: Clint Bowers, Ph.D., Chair, Search Committee, clint.bowers@ucf.edu.

Job Close Date:

Open until filled.

Note to applicants: Please keep in mind that a job posted as 'Open until filled' may close at any time without notice. As such, we encourage you to submit your application and all required documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you'll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You'll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you'll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills, and you'll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks! UCF offers:

Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and EmployeeAssistance Program.

* Paid time off, including annual leave (12-month faculty), sick time and paid holidays.

* Retirement savings options.

* Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions.

* Education assistance.

* Flexible work environment.

* And more...For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide .

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Additional Requirements related to Research Positions

Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.

The additional screening requirements only apply to research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty, graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, post-doctoral positions, undergraduate positions, visiting assistant professors, and visiting research associates.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

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