Job Description

The University of Kansas (KU) seeks an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology to begin 8/18/2025. This position is a full-time, academic-year appointment. We seek a colleague with a research focus on women's health who would complement or enhance current strengths of the KU psychology department (particularly the major area of study in clinical health psychology) and who can contribute to ongoing efforts to build cross-disciplinary connections with units across the University of Kansas and University of Kansas Medical Center, specifically within the newly established, interdisciplinary NIH Center for Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) Leveraging Big Data to Advance Women's Health. This position is eligible to be supported by the Beatrice Wright Faculty Scholarship for an Assistant Professor, which comes with an annual stipend to support research.

About the University of Kansas & Lawrence
The University of Kansas is the state's flagship university, an R-1 institution and one of just 71 invited members of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU). Our university consistently earns high rankings for academics and recognition as a premier research university (engaging in $275 million of externally funded research annually). KU has 21 programs ranked in the U.S. News & World Report top 25 among public universities, including #1 rankings for graduate programs in public administration and special education. KU has 65 ranked graduate programs and is ranked 24th in best value among public institutions in 2022. KU offers 5,000 courses, 400 degree and certificate programs, and more than 200 fields of study. The University values global engagement with more than 150 programs of international study and cooperative research and offers more than 130 study abroad programs. Student enrollment for the Lawrence-Edwards was 23,958 representing all 50 states and 112 countries.

At KU we make it our mission to educate leaders, build healthy communities, and make discoveries that change the world. We aspire to be an exceptional learning community that lifts each other and advances society. KU's strategic plan Jayhawks Rising is focused on objectives to accomplish this vision through three mission-based priorities of student success, healthy and vibrant communities, research, and discovery.

KU's research residential campus is in the center of a vibrant and culturally-rich community -- a quintessential college town. Visitors, students and new employees from outside the area enjoy discovering the many wonders of Lawrence, including a thriving downtown, a wide variety of local and regional events, area lakes, vibrant arts and music scenes, and an indelible history. Home to nearly 95,000 people, Lawrence is located 45 minutes west of Kansas City and 30 minutes east of Topeka, the state capital. Along with the music, arts, culture and sports experiences offered at KU and in Lawrence, the short drive to Kansas City provides quick access to historic jazz clubs, museums, world-class music and theatre venues, and professional sports teams.

KU's excellence is a result of the rich tapestry of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of our faculty, staff, students, and colleagues from across our nation and the globe. At KU, we invest in continuous learning and growth by creating a climate where people engage in respectful dialogue and debate and support each other's success. We foster a culture of care where each person is seen, heard and valued. When people feel a true sense of belonging, we believe they are better able to reach their full potential and achieve remarkable things. The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. by the effective date of the appointment.

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