Faculty - Pediatric Neuropsychologist/Psychologist

The UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh and the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is recruiting pediatric neuropsychology candidates to join our pediatric neuropsychology service within our growing department as full-time faculty.

The Pediatric Neuropsychology Program, within the Division of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine, is a growing service that provides outpatient neuropsychological services to children and adolescents with a variety of complex medical, neurological, and neurodevelopmental concerns and inpatient services in our comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation unit. Referral populations include but are not limited to children and adolescents with traumatic brain injury, stroke, cerebral palsy, seizures/epilepsy surgery candidates, genetic disorders, spina bifida, and brain tumors. Neuropsychologists work closely with other departments to provide clinical care including comprehensive neuropsychological assessment and feedback to children, families, and referral sources. Experience with neurodevelopmental populations is appreciated. Candidates are encouraged to develop specialty referral streams based on areas of interest.

Opportunities also exist for working with pre- and post-doctoral level trainees from local university programs. Candidates interested in helping to develop and expand training programs are strongly encouraged to apply. We are seeking applicants with vision and passion to help us grow clinically, in education, and in research.

The successful candidate must have a doctoral degree in clinical psychology from an APA/CPA accredited program with an APA/CPA accredited pre-doctoral internship and have completed a formal two-year post-doctoral fellowship or equivalent in pediatric neuropsychology. Applicants should be licensed or license eligible in the state of Pennsylvania. Qualified candidates will also be board certified or eligible for board certification. The position is well supported by superb staff and facilities at our top-ten Children’s Hospital, renowned for its outstanding clinical services, research programs, and medical education. The hospital has 315 licensed beds including an 8-bed rehabilitation unit.

To the qualifications above:

·         Appointment at the Associate Professor level generally requires a minimum of 5 years of experience and demonstrated scholarly productivity in research, teaching, and/or administrative leadership and service.

·         Appointment at the full Professor level generally requires a minimum of 10 years of experience and the ability to demonstrate the attainment of superior stature and national/international reputation in their field of knowledge.

·         Applicants with less than 5 years of experience would be considered for appointment at the Assistant Professor level.

Evidence of scholarly productivity is required for appointment in the tenure stream, including teaching and academic service, publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals, and a history of successful funding acquisition. The primary requirement for conferral of tenure is an outstanding record of sustained independent scholarship across the various activities listed above.

The position offers a highly competitive salary and generous benefits.

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