Asst Prof./Asst Scientist - Addiction Treatment Research - The University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
About the Job
The University of Kansas (KU) is seeking applications for an endowed, tenure-track Assistant Professor and Assistant Scientist position in the Cofrin Logan Center for Addiction Research and Treatment (CLC) and the Clinical Psychology Program. We are seeking a clinical scientist with a program of research in addiction prevention and intervention approaches who can contribute to the research activities in the CLC and clinical educational activities in the Psychology Department. This is a full-time, tenure-track position to begin Fall 2025. The position is well suited for applicants who wish to devote substantial effort to their research program, with 60% total cumulative effort designated for research, and the remainder divided among teaching (20% or 1 course per semester) and service (20%). This 9-month position is funded by the Judy Janes Endowed Professorship and offers a competitive salary and generous start up package.
The position is listed as 50% Assistant Professor and 50% Assistant Scientist and breaks down duties accordingly. However, considering the full position as 100% effort, the position is cumulatively 60% research, 20% teaching, and 20% service (details are listed below).
About the University of Kansas:
The University of Kansas is the state’s flagship university, an R-1 institution and a member 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). The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is the largest school within the campus and plays a central role within the University. The University enrolls more than 28,000 students and offers students and faculty opportunities to collaborate in its graduate and professional programs, which include education, public health, medicine, law, and a number of allied social science and humanities disciplines.
About the Cofrin Logan Center for Addiction Research and Treatment:
The Cofrin Logan Center for Addiction Research and Treatment (CLC) was established in 2018 to advance understanding, prevention, and treatment of addiction and related disorders, promote health and improve quality of life, and reduce stigma. The CLC brings together scientists, practitioners, policy makers, and students across diverse disciplines from the KU Lawrence campus, KU Medical Center, and community partners, with the purpose of supporting collaborative research and community-academic partnerships that leverage the expertise of center members and partners. The CLC has robust pre and post-award grant support services and statistical design and consulting support.
About the Department of Psychology:
The KU Department of Psychology includes 27 full time faculty members and three doctoral programs (Social, Clinical and Brain, Behavior and Quantitative Science). Our APA-accredited clinical psychology program adheres to a clinical science model of training and is composed of both a general training program and a major area of study in clinical health psychology. Learn more about our clinical faculty, rich tradition of training, and excellent student outcomes.
The position is listed as 50% Assistant Professor and 50% Assistant Scientist and breaks down duties accordingly. However, considering the full position as 100% effort, the position is cumulatively 60% research, 20% teaching, and 20% service (details are listed below).
About the University of Kansas:
The University of Kansas is the state’s flagship university, an R-1 institution and a member 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). The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is the largest school within the campus and plays a central role within the University. The University enrolls more than 28,000 students and offers students and faculty opportunities to collaborate in its graduate and professional programs, which include education, public health, medicine, law, and a number of allied social science and humanities disciplines.
About the Cofrin Logan Center for Addiction Research and Treatment:
The Cofrin Logan Center for Addiction Research and Treatment (CLC) was established in 2018 to advance understanding, prevention, and treatment of addiction and related disorders, promote health and improve quality of life, and reduce stigma. The CLC brings together scientists, practitioners, policy makers, and students across diverse disciplines from the KU Lawrence campus, KU Medical Center, and community partners, with the purpose of supporting collaborative research and community-academic partnerships that leverage the expertise of center members and partners. The CLC has robust pre and post-award grant support services and statistical design and consulting support.
About the Department of Psychology:
The KU Department of Psychology includes 27 full time faculty members and three doctoral programs (Social, Clinical and Brain, Behavior and Quantitative Science). Our APA-accredited clinical psychology program adheres to a clinical science model of training and is composed of both a general training program and a major area of study in clinical health psychology. Learn more about our clinical faculty, rich tradition of training, and excellent student outcomes.
Source : The University of Kansas