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Universities of Wisconsin
Madison, Wisconsin

Psychologist (Clinical Track)

PsychologistFull-Time

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Job Description

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Job Category: Academic Staff Employment Type: Regular Job Profile: Clinical Assistant Professor Job Summary: Department of Psychiatry is seeking outstanding applicants for clinical track psychologist faculty positions with clinician-educator interests.

The successful candidate's clinical setting can include Psychology care for adult, child, and/or adolescent patients in outpatient settings.

The successful candidate will also be expected to teach medical students, interns, residents, and fellows, which may include lecturing and mentoring in our various educational programs, embracing culture of excellence and innovation, and have interest in clinical scholarship within the Department.

Join us in our mission; together, we are advancing health and health equity through remarkable service to patients and communities, outstanding education, and innovative research.

Additional information: This position is full or part-time, 50%-100% This position requires work to be completed onsite, at a designated campus work location. This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations.

The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years. Applicants for this position will be considered for the following titles: Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, Clinical Professor. The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist.

Key Job Responsibilities

Provide psychological care for adult, child, and/or adolescent patients, including: provide care across both inpatient and outpatient settings, service on appropriate department and medical school committees, and participate in other department teaching activities.

Supervise, mentor, and teach psychiatric residents, psychology interns and medical students.

Department: School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Psychiatry, Psychology The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is committed to basic and clinical research that furthers the understanding and development of new treatments for patients with mental illness.

We strive for excellence in training the next generation of leaders, and providing patient care to a broad range of patients.

Compensation

Negotiable, 12 month Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage and SMPH Faculty /Academic Staff

Benefits

Flyer 2026.

Required Qualifications

PhD - must have successful completion of training in relevant field of study. WI license by start date of position. Must be eligible for enrollment as a billing provider and for all necessary hospital privileges, by start date.

Preferred Qualifications

At least one year of clinical experience in the treatment of psychological disorders.

For an appointment at Associate Professor or Professor rank on CT track, candidates will meet criteria established by the department and as outlined in the School of Medicine and Public Health guidelines for promotion or appointment to Associate or Professor on the CT track.

Education: PhD in clinical psychology required; certification in the field and licensure to practice clinical psychology in Wisconsin is required.

How to Apply

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  • Resume required Your cover letter should address how your training and experience aligns with the required and preferred qualifications listed above. Application reviewers will rely on these written materials to determine which applicants move forward in the process. References will be requested from final candidates. All applicants will be notified once the search concludes and a candidate is selected The deadline for assuring full consideration is July 20, 2026; however, the position will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled. Contact Information: KaBao Chang, kchang52@wisc.edu, 608-263-6062 Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website. To request a disability or pregnancy-related accommodation for any step in the hiring process (e. g., application, interview, pre-employment testing, etc.), please contact the Divisional Disability Representative (DDR) in the division you are applying to. Please make your request as soon as possible to help the university respond most effectively to you. Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require your references to answer questions regarding misconduct, including sexual violence and sexual harassment. The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7). The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department. Work with purpose, make an impact, and grow your career. The University of Wisconsin–Madison is committed to equity, inclusion and employee well-being as we proudly work to improve the lives of people in Wisconsin and beyond. UW–Madison offers a wide range of professions that cover various interests and skill levels. We employ everything from accountants to arborists, chefs to custodians, editors to electricians, graphic designers to groundskeepers, HR associates to HVAC technicians, librarians to locksmiths, mechanics to medical assistants, painters to police officers, web designers to welders, and absolutely everything in between! No matter what you are looking for professionally, chances are you will not only find it but will thrive at it while working at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

Key Responsibilities

Provide psychological care for adult, child, and adolescent patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Supervise, mentor, and teach psychiatric residents, psychology interns, and medical students.

Requirements

Requires a PhD in clinical psychology and a valid Wisconsin license by the start date. Candidates must be eligible for billing provider enrollment and hospital privileges.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Psychological AssessmentSupervisionAcademic Lecturing

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychologist (Clinical Track) at Universities of Wisconsin a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the Above average in Psychology — ranked against 1,745 active Psychology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Psychologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 34% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

Psychology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Living in Madison

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$433k
Typical market rent
$1,616/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.3
State income tax
Up to 7.7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Madison, WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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