The Department of Psychology at Utah State University invites applications for an associate or full professor of Health Psychology to help us launch a new Health Psychology PhD specialization and undergraduate programming. Additional faculty lines are pre-allocated to assist in establishing this focus area in the department.

We are particularly interested in candidates with research programs focused on health disparities, applying a broad interpretation of this term. However, we welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates with research programs related to any aspect of health psychology.

This hire is part of a college-wide effort within the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services to address educational and health disparities in society. As such, this faculty member will work collaboratively with other newly hired faculty members within the college to address these disparities through collaborative research, teaching, and service.

The position is located on USU’s main campus in Logan, Utah. This position is not eligible for remote work. This is a tenure-eligible position with a nine-month, academic year appointment anticipated to begin in August 2025.

Review of applications will begin February 1, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.

Inquiries may be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Maria Kleinstäuber (435 797-1236; maria.kleinstaeuber@usu.edu).

• Conduct and disseminate cutting-edge research in Health Psychology.
• Actively pursue external funding to support your research program (e.g., via federal agencies and private foundations).
• Establish and lead a new Ph.D. specialization in Health Psychology.
• Teach graduate and/or undergraduate classes within areas of expertise and specialization or department needs.
• Mentor graduate students by advising, chairing dissertation committees, directing a research lab that involves graduate students, and supporting students in progressing toward graduation.
• Participate in professional service and university, college, and department governance.

Minimum and preferred qualifications for the Associate Professor level:

• The position requires a PhD in psychology in any related specialty (e.g., Health Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Community Psychology) or in a related field.
• Applicants should have a record of accomplishment that would qualify a candidate at the rank of Associate Professor at Utah State University.
• Applicants should possess an outstanding record of research productivity that includes extramural research support and a record of strong peer-reviewed publications.
• Applicants should pursue a research program related to any aspect of health psychology with national recognition.
• Applicants should demonstrate strong commitment to outstanding undergraduate teaching and mentoring.
• Applicants should possess evidence of successful teaching and graduate student mentoring through student evaluations, peer evaluation, and/or achievement of learning outcomes.
• Applicants should possess evidence of national professional service and meaningful institutional service contributions.
• Applicants should demonstrate evidence of leadership so as to develop and build a specialty area in Health Psychology
• Applicants should demonstrate collegiality among peers and constituents.
• Preferred:
  • Have an interest in and ability to teach quantitative methods courses (e.g., psychometrics, structural equation modeling, longitudinal analyses).
  • Have a research program related to health disparities or the capacity to contribute to the emerging health disparities initiative at USU.

Minimum qualifications for the Professor level include those listed for the Associate Professor level and also include:

• Applicants should have a record of accomplishment that would qualify a candidate at the rank of Professor at Utah State University.
• Applicants should pursue a research program related to any aspect of health psychology with national and/or international professional reputation.
• Applicants should possess evidence of national and/or international professional service and meaningful institutional service contributions.

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. A current curriculum vitae to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
2. Names and contact information for three (3) professional references to be entered in the Candidate Profile
3. A cover letter addressing the qualifications for the position and your vision for a health psychology specialty area to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Employees typically work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.

Department Highlights

The USU Department of Psychology is located within the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services. The Department is home to 39 faculty representing diverse areas of psychology. Faculty enjoy collaborative relationships with others in the Department and other departments in the College (e.g., Human Development and Family Studies, Nursing, Kinesiology and Health Science, which is home to USU’s Master of Public Health program) and across campus (e.g., Sociology). The Department of Psychology itself (e.g.,  Alzheimer’s Disease and Cognitive Disorders Lab, Physical and Mental Health Interactions Lab), the College of Education and Human Services (e.g., Perception-Action Lab, Neuromuscular Research Lab, Department of Nursing), as well as other centers and programs at USU (e.g., Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Research Center, USU Extension Program – HEART Initiative) offer rich opportunities for members of our department to conduct and establish collaborations in health-related research. The Department offers PhD specializations in Combined Clinical/Counseling Psychology, School Psychology, Behavior Analysis, and Brain and Cognition as well as contributing to a multi-department PhD in Neuroscience. The Department also offers an undergraduate major (BS) in Psychology, a distance-learning masters degree (MEd) in Professional School Counseling, and an Educational Specialist degree (EdS) in School Psychology.

College Highlights

The Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services is committed to inclusive excellence in research, teaching, and service activities across a wide array of education and human service fields.  The college is home to eight academic departments with approximately 200 faculty who are engaged in innovative research and high-quality graduate and undergraduate education. The college’s programs and outreach missions are strengthened by an on-campus elementary laboratory school and five stand-alone centers, including the Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Research Center, Center for the School of the Future, Institute for Disability Research, Policy, & Practice, National Center for Hearing Assessment & Management, and the Sorenson Legacy Foundation Center for Clinical Excellence. Faculty, students, and staff within the college also engage with a broad range of community partners to both provide opportunities for community-engaged research and learning and enhance the quality of education and human service programs throughout the state of Utah.

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowering people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. Utah State provides high-quality education to 27,500-plus students locations throughout the state, including at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.

Utah State is committed to cultivating a community of inclusive excellence where all perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. 

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu. 

About the Region

U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah first for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU’s main campus, Logan, is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area claimed the top spot in the Milken Institute’s 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation. 

*updated 04/2024

In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:

Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266

Title IX Coordinator Cody Carmichael, titleix@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266

Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or contact:

U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, OCR@ed.gov

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