Open Rank Professor (WOT), Rehabilitation Psychologist with Spinal Cord Injury focus, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Division of Rehabilitation Psychology & Neuropsychology

Details

Posted: 31-Dec-23

Location: Seattle, Washington

Type: Full Time

Salary: Open

Categories:

Academic/Faculty

Internal Number: 130503

Position Description

The University of Washington's Department of Rehabilitation Medicine has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time Rehabilitation Psychologist to join our Division of Rehabilitation Psychology & Neuropsychology to start as early as Fall 2024, but other dates may be considered. This position has an annual service period of 12 months (July 1 - June 30) and will be appointed at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or full Professor (without tenure due to source of funding, which is typical of ranked faculty appointments within the department). Except for distinctions related to funding sources, WOT faculty members have the same rights, responsibilities, and obligations as tenure-track and tenured faculty members.

The base salary range for this position will be: Assistant Professor WOT $8,800 - $10,600 per month ($105,600 - $127,200 annually), Associate Professor WOT $10,833 - $13,434 per month ($129,996 - $161,208 annually) , Professor WOT $12,500 - $17,204 per month ($150,000 - $206,448 annually), commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. This range is inclusive of base salary provided through the UW Physicians (UWP) practice plan, in addition to base salary provided by the University. Please note that only compensation provided by the University is included in University benefit determinations and calculations. Compensation provided by UW Physicians (UWP) practice plan may provide eligibility for separate benefits offered by that organization.

Other compensation associated with this position may include any of the following: incentive through UW Physicians (UWP), moving allowance, relocation incentive.

For psychologists whose practice plan compensation makes them eligible for separate benefits beyond those outlined in the general Benefits Information section below, detail about the potential additional benefits may be reviewed at https://faculty.uwmedicine.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/UWP-Benefits-Summary-for-recruitingef-edits-v3.pdf .

The Department of Rehabilitation Medicine offers a collaborative and multidisciplinary academic environment. Opportunities will be available for building an academic career that includes teaching, research, and program development.

The successful candidate will be expected to fulfill requirements for advancement along the Clinician-Scientist pathway of the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine.

Duties will include the following:

Research Activities (approximately 50% time) including but not limited to conducting clinical research, disseminating results in peer-reviewed publications, and securing external funding. Junior faculty commonly have opportunities to join existing research teams to foster collaborations and aid in establishing a research program. This individual will collaborate with psychologists in the Division of Rehabilitation Psychology & Neuropsychology who currently have active, grant-funded programs across a range of populations and conditions including spinal cord injury (SCI), traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, pain, aging, and stroke. Psychologists frequently join with rehabilitation medicine physicians, physical and occupational therapy faculty, as well as faculty from other departments such as Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Neurosurgery, Plastic Surgery, Neurology, Radiology, and Global Health to conduct research. The Department has dedicated biostatistical support for faculty members. The successful candidate will be expected to pursue new grant funding and to lead studies in the area of SCI. Research in other disability populations is also encouraged. The Department has a robust faculty mentoring program. New faculty will receive individual mentoring to help them succeed as researchers, as well as in teaching and clinical work. The UW and our Department are dedicated to welcoming and retaining faculty from under-represented groups. The successful applicant will be provided protected time to develop their research program, including writing grants for up to three years.

Clinical care and training activities (approximately 50%): Depending on the candidate's background and interests, clinical duties could include outpatient psychotherapy, consultation liaison service, inpatient rehabilitation service, supervision of psychology residents and fellows. Primary patient populations include SCI, traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, stroke, chronic pain, brain cancer and treatment effects, and traumatic injuries.

Opportunities are available for supervision of psychology predoctoral and postdoctoral trainees within our APA-accredited internship and fellowship programs, as well as lectures at the graduate/medical school level. Opportunities also are available for mentorship, career growth, and leadership. The individual hired for this position will work with marginalized and culturally diverse communities and with trainees holding a range of worldviews.

All University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research, and service.

US News and World Report consistently ranks the UW Department of Rehabilitation Medicine among the top ten programs in the country, and our burn center is internationally recognized as one of the best in the world. We are among the nation's leading recipients of research and training funding from the National Institutes of Health, Department of Defense, and the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, including the TBI, SCI, and Burn Model Systems grants. We have a long history of innovative clinical and research programs, strong research infrastructure, active mentoring of junior faculty, and a rich network of potential clinical and research collaborators among faculty within and outside our department. Our predoctoral and postdoctoral training programs in psychology date back more than 20 years and are strong, well-integrated parts of our department.

The Department of Rehabilitation Medicine is committed to an inclusive environment and to reducing inequities in patient care through education, research, leadership and excellence in clinical care. We strongly believe that diversity enriches training and scientific discovery and promotes the best healthcare. At the University of Washington, work towards diversity, equity and inclusion earns credit towards promotion.

The greater Seattle area is a great place to live, offering a treasure-trove of natural beauty, quaint neighborhoods in which to reside, year-round outdoor activities, and varied cultural and artistic activities.

Qualifications

Successful candidates must have a PhD or PsyD or foreign equivalent in Psychology or a related field and must be licensed or license-eligible to practice Psychology in the State of Washington.

Instructions

Please upload the following required documents via this link:

• CV
• Cover letter
• Research statement describing your research interests, accomplishments, and potential to contribute to research activities within and external to the University of Washington
• Diversity statement that reflects your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as evidenced broadly in such areas as course content, hiring practice involvement, community service, etc.
• Names , titles, and contact information of four professional references who may be contacted by the committee for inquiries

Review of applications will begin immediately, but applications will be accepted and thoroughly reviewed and considered for a minimum of 30 days, continuing on an ongoing basis thereafter until the position is filled.

For questions about the position, contact email [email protected] , Attention: SCI Psychologist | RMI 20220628-02.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

Benefits Information

A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found at https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs/ . Appointees solely employed and paid directly by a non-UW entity are not UW employees and are not eligible for UW or Washington State employee benefits.

Commitment to Diversity

The University of Washington is committed to building diversity among its faculty, librarian, staff, and student communities, and articulates that commitment in the UW Diversity Blueprint (http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint /). Additionally, the University's Faculty Code recognizes faculty efforts in research, teaching and/or service that address diversity and equal opportunity as important contributions to a faculty member's academic profile and responsibilities (https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432 ).

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Disability Services

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected] .