Clinical Assistant Professor
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Job Info

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Department:

Psychiatry-CIDD - 412206

Posting Open Date:

10/08/2024

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Position Type:

Permanent Faculty

Working Title:

Clinical Assistant Professor

Appointment Type:

Fixed Term Faculty

Vacancy ID:

FAC0005298

Full-time/Part-time:

Part-Time Permanent

Hours per week:

20

FTE:

0.5

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Proposed Start Date:

01/06/2025

Be a Tar Heel!:

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.

OUR VISION
Our vision is to be the nation's leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.

OUR MISSION
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research.

Patient Care: We will promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.

Education: We will prepare tomorrow's health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.

Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.

Position Summary:

The Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities (CIDD) is seeking a North Carolina licensed (or license-eligible) psychologist to provide clinical and research services, lead interdisciplinary clinical teams, and supervise and provide clinical training to graduate students. This is part-time fixed term (clinical) position at the clinical assistant professor level. The position is based in the Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities.The position is based in the Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities. Anticipated start date for the position is January 1, 2025.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Applicants must have a doctoral degree (PhD) in an applied area of psychology and be currently licensed (or license-eligible) in North Carolina. A postdoctoral psychology fellowship specializing in intellectual and developmental disabilities is required.

The successful candidate should have expertise in the provision of psychological services across the lifespan and to a wide range of individuals with or at-risk for intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families. Applicants must have broad clinical experiences and expertise including assessment, intervention, and community-based consultation (e.g., schools, childcare, residential, and hospital settings) with persons who have myriad neurodevelopmental disabilities.

Competencies in the area of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are necessary and must include both diagnostic services and evidence-based intervention; specific emphasis will be on working with adolescents and adults with IDD/ASD. The successful applicant must have experience with and training in working with individuals who have co-occurring IDD and mental health needs, including behavioral challenges.

The applicant should have experience working in an interdisciplinary healthcare setting, preferably in an academic and/or medical setting, and a record of providing education/training opportunities at the university and in the community. The successful candidate will also be expected to provide clinical services to persons with IDD who have neuorological and genetic conditions such as Angelman Syndrome and Prader-Will Syndrome.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

Preference will be given to candidates with dedicated clinical training in the area of intellectual/developmental disabilities, including ASD, genetic and neurological conditions and IDD with co-occurring mental/behavioral health needs. Candidates with experience within LEND and/or UCEDD programs will be preferred as is prior teaching and supervision of graduate level students.

Applicants with experience in evidence-based interventions (e.g., PEERS) and complex behavioral assessment/treatment are strongly encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will be able to assist researchers in designing and implementing developmental assessment protocols for studies focused on persons with IDD.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.

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