Assistant Professor, Clinical Psychology

The Opportunity

The Department of Psychology in the College of Sciences (COS) at the University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applications for one full-time, 9-month, tenure track assistant professor position in Clinical Psychology, anticipated to begin in August 2027. We seek dedicated and collegial educators/scientists who can establish collaborative relationships within the department/college as well as with other colleges at the university and within the community. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in different modalities, including face-to-face and online. The instructional duties and services assignments are in accordance with the department’s current equitable workload policy.

Area of research specialization within health services psychology is open. We are interested in collaborative candidates with programs of research that can contribute to and complement program, department, and university strengths (see faculty areas of expertise here: https://sciences.ucf.edu/psychology/people/).

The Department of Psychology is one of the largest departments by enrollment at UCF, with more than 50 full-time faculty and approximately 4,000 undergraduate majors. The department has three broad areas of emphasis in clinical psychology, human factors and cognitive psychology, and industrial and organizational psychology. UCF’s online bachelor’s degree in Psychology is ranked #3 in the nation by U.S. News and World Report. All members of the department share a common goal of understanding behavior through empirical investigation, which is reflected in teaching and research. 

The department is home to two terminal master's programs in Clinical Psychology and I/O Psychology, and three Ph.D. programs in Clinical Psychology, I/O Psychology, and Human Factors and Cognitive Psychology.

The Clinical Psychology Ph.D. Program has maintained American Psychological Association (APA) accreditation since 2003, and in 2023 received the maximum re-accreditation period of ten years. The program houses a training clinic, which serves the UCF and surrounding communities.

To learn more about the Clinical Psychology program, please see our website at https://sciences.ucf.edu/psychology/graduate/ph-d-clinical/. For more information about the department visit https://sciences.ucf.edu/psychology/.

The UCF College of Sciences (COS) is the largest college at the university and a powerhouse for the regional and national STEM workforce, spanning the natural, computational, physical, and social sciences and housing centers, institutes and initiatives that serve as hubs for research and innovation. Through sharing and applying knowledge, COS is cultivating pathways for students to solve our world’s most pressing and complex problems. With a mission to provide a world-class education in an environment where faculty, staff, and students thrive, research flourishes, and our community prospers; a number of COS academic programs are among those nationally ranked by U.S. News and World Report, Princeton Review, and others.

For more information, please visit https://sciences.ucf.edu.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in an area of health services psychology from an APA- or PCSAS-accredited program by the date of hire.

• Eligible for licensure as a Psychologist in Florida, or able to obtain licensure as Psychologist in Florida within 2 years of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ideal candidates will have:

• A research program with the potential for external funding.

• Publications in peer-reviewed journals.

• Evidence of, or potential for, teaching and/or mentoring effectiveness.

• Demonstrated ability and/or potential to supervise Clinical Psychology Ph.D. students in evidence-based psychological services.

Additional Application Materials Required:

UCF requires all applications and supporting documents to be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website, https://www.ucf.edu/jobs/. In addition to the online application, interested candidates should upload the following:

• A cover letter of interest which includes statements of research (including future research plans), teaching interest (including evidence of teaching, if available, and clinical supervision interest), and eligibility for licensure as a Psychologist in the state of Florida  or plans for licensure.

• A curriculum vitae (CV).

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.

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalence evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials and names and contact information of three professional references.

Questions regarding the position should be directed to Dr. Amie Newins, Search Committee Chair, at Amie.Newins@ucf.edu

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. H-1B visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and the university cannot accommodate H-1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals currently sponsored by another employer.

Job Close Date:

11/20/2026

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! UCD offers: 

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program. 

• Paid time off, including annual (12-month faculty) and sick time off 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 click here.

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.

Department

College of Sciences (COS) - Department of Psychology

Work Schedule

Varies

Type of Appointment

Regular

Expected Salary

Negotiable

The University of Central Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law.  The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.  

UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer. 

For general application or posting questions, please email talent@ucf.edu.

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please email onac@ucf.edu.