What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor - Pediatric Behavioral Research Psychology position at University of Kansas Medical Center?
Department
SOM KC Pediatrics (PEDS)
Pediatrics DDBS
Position Title
Assistant Professor - Pediatric Behavioral Research Psychology
Job Family Group
Academic
Job Description Summary
The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC) invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in the Division of Developmental and Behavioral Sciences. The division is comprised of 24 faculty across a variety of disciplines, including pediatric psychology, clinical child psychology, developmental psychology, developmental medicine, occupational therapy, and school psychology. We are active in research, teaching, clinical service, professional service and leadership in the department and across the medical center as well as in our professions at a national level.
Tenure track appointments are full-time with an initial probationary period of seven years. Criteria for promotion includes significant achievements in teaching, research/scholarship, and service. The award of tenure is based on potential for sustained contributions, performing beyond expected duties, and demonstrating leadership and innovation in activities that enhance the reputation of the University.
Job Description
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications:
Work Experience:
Required Documents
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html
Employee Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
SOM KC Pediatrics (PEDS)
Pediatrics DDBS
Position Title
Assistant Professor - Pediatric Behavioral Research Psychology
Job Family Group
Academic
Job Description Summary
The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC) invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in the Division of Developmental and Behavioral Sciences. The division is comprised of 24 faculty across a variety of disciplines, including pediatric psychology, clinical child psychology, developmental psychology, developmental medicine, occupational therapy, and school psychology. We are active in research, teaching, clinical service, professional service and leadership in the department and across the medical center as well as in our professions at a national level.
Tenure track appointments are full-time with an initial probationary period of seven years. Criteria for promotion includes significant achievements in teaching, research/scholarship, and service. The award of tenure is based on potential for sustained contributions, performing beyond expected duties, and demonstrating leadership and innovation in activities that enhance the reputation of the University.
Job Description
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
- Procure external federal funding to support an independent line of research focused on child health.
- Publish peer reviewed publications and complete other activities necessary for promotion and tenure.
- Serve as a clinician in a child and family focused clinic.
Required Qualifications:
- PhD, PsyD in Clinical, Counseling or School Psychology with an emphasis in the care of children and families.
- Completed APA accredited internship and a research oriented postdoctoral fellowship. Mid-career applicants should have demonstrated clear programmatic line of research in health psychology/behavioral medicine.
- Successful applicants should have passed or be in preparation to take the National Psychology Licensing Exam (EPPP) and be license eligible for the state of Kansas.
Work Experience:
- Present funding or a strong potential for external grant funding. History of teaching experience in a medical setting and clinical experience are also welcome.
Required Documents
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
- Research Statement
- References
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html
Employee Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
