Psychology, Dept of Pediatrics- Open Rank Faculty

Psychology, Dept of Pediatrics- Open Rank Faculty - 240000006W 

Description

 

Full-time, non-tenure track, clinician-educator faculty position. Academic rank at the time of appointment shall be commensurate with experience and credentials.

The primary role will be as a Psychologist in Department of Pediatrics. The successful applicant will have clinical, educational, research and community service duties within this role that are defined through agreement with the Chair of the Department of Pediatrics. 

Primary supervisory responsibilities include

• Clinical service at Le Bonheur hospital inpatient and outpatient settings in divisions as assigned and
• Teaching trainees which may include those in medical, psychology, and related professions.

General expectations of the appointment are proposed as follows:

• Clinical Care  (60% effort): Primary responsibilities include direct service provision including consultation with other professionals.
• Education and Training  (30% effort): Responsibilities include training and may include clinical supervision of psychology trainees in the context of clinical and training programs in which you participate. The Department supports your efforts in curriculum and program development in the variety of settings that are associated with the Division.
• Service (5% effort): The Department is supportive of your community leadership and advocacy roles.
• Research and Scholarly Activities  (5% effort): The Department is supportive of your contributions to scholarly activity, including research. Other academic obligations include participation in department and division teaching conferences and serving on university and other committees as directed by the Chair of Pediatrics.

Basic Qualifications: 

Requires an PhD or equivalent degree. The applicant should be licensed or license-eligible in Tennessee as a Psychologist, Health Service Provider and will be expected to be board-certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology after eligibility.

Departmental Preferences: 

Experience and skill in psychological assessment and consultation required. Experience in a hospital setting required. Skills and experience required in developmental assessment (including for autism spectrum disorder), for children across a wide age range. Skills and experience required in working with children and adolescents with complex and chronic medical conditions.

 

Qualifications

 

For benefits information, please visit https://uthsc.edu/hr/benefits/documents/2023-benefits-preview-packet.pdf .

Applicants should have a demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action.

 

The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA/V institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services.

THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center is the flagship statewide, public, academic health institution in Tennessee. Founded in 1911, the mission of the University of Tennessee Health Science is to improve the health and well-being of Tennesseans and the global community by fostering integrated, collaborative, and inclusive education, research, scientific discovery, clinical care, and public service. Employing more than 4,600 people on its faculty, staff, and not-for-profit corporation faculty practice groups, and with more than 3,200 students across the state, UTHSC contributes $4 billion to the economy of Tennessee.

Part of the University of Tennessee System, the Health Science Center is headquartered in Memphis and includes all six of UT’s doctoral-degree-granting health science colleges -- Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Graduate Health Sciences, and Health Professions. UTHSC spans the state with its four major, regional clinical health science locations in Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Nashville, as well as more than 100 clinical education sites across Tennessee. UTHSC is the largest educator of health care professionals in the state and operates the state’s largest residency and fellowship advanced training programs.

Located in West Tennessee on the banks of the Mississippi River, Memphis is the second-largest city in the state and among the largest cities in the Southeast. The Greater Memphis metropolitan area has more than 1.3 million residents, and the city ranks among those with the lowest cost of living in the country. It is home to a vibrant restaurant scene, a revitalized Downtown, the Midtown Arts District, many scenic neighborhoods, an active medical district, and a burgeoning airport in the midst of a $214 million modernization.

Memphis boasts attractions, including Elvis Presley’s Graceland, the Memphis Grizzlies, historic Beale Street, the National Civil Rights Museum, the second-largest urban county park in the United States, and the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest.

 

Job
  Faculty 
Primary Location
  US-Tennessee-Memphis 
Organization
  Pediatrics-Cdd 
Campus/Institute  Memphis 
Schedule
  Full-time 
Job Posting
  Jan 29, 2024, 4:23:51 PM