Associate Professor - Pediatrics (Developmental and Behavioral Sciences)

University of Kansas Medical CenterKansas City, MO
Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Developmental and Behavioral Sciences, is part of a division that includes 24 faculty members across pediatric psychology, clinical child psychology, developmental psychology, developmental medicine, occupational therapy, and school psychology. The faculty engage in research, teaching, clinical service, professional service, and leadership activities within the department, across the medical center, and within national professional organizations. This is a full-time, tenure-track appointment with an initial probationary period of seven years. Promotion and tenure decisions are based on demonstrated achievement in teaching, research/scholarship, and service. Tenure is granted based on evidence of sustained scholarly contributions, performance that exceeds expected duties, and demonstrated leadership and innovation that contribute to the academic mission and reputation of the University.

Requirements

  • PhD, PsyD in Clinical, Counseling or School Psychology with an emphasis in the care of children and families.
  • Must be licensed or license eligible as a psychologist in the state of Kansas.
  • Must have passed or in preparation for the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP).
  • Completed APA accredited internship and a research oriented postdoctoral fellowship.
  • Research experience in health psychology/behavioral medicine.

Nice To Haves

  • Present funding or a strong potential for external grant funding as demonstrated by application materials.
  • Teaching experience in a medical setting.
  • Clinical experience.

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.
  • Participate in teaching and mentoring activities as part of the division’s educational mission.
  • Contribute to departmental, institutional, and professional service commitments, including committee work and participation in professional organizations.
  • Engage in collaborative academic and clinical scholarship within the division and across the university.

Benefits

  • health, dental, and vision insurance
  • health expense accounts with generous employer contributions
  • Employer-paid life insurance
  • long-term disability insurance
  • various additional voluntary insurance plans
  • Paid time off, including vacation and sick
  • ten paid holidays
  • One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment
  • 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
  • additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b)

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Senior

Education Level

Ph.D. or professional degree

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