Faculty Professor Visiting Assistant

University Of Pittsburgh•Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

The University of Pittsburgh School of Education Applied Developmental Psychology program seeks a dynamic and experienced infant and early childhood mental health professional to serve as Visiting Faculty for a one-year appointment to support the development and launch of our new online Master of Science in Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (MS-IECMH) program. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape a cutting-edge graduate program that will prepare the next generation of IECMH practitioners, with particular emphasis on relationship-based intervention, family coaching, and reflective practice. The Visiting Faculty member will work collaboratively with program leadership to design course content, develop curriculum materials, establish community partnerships, and support initial program implementation. This position offers significant creative input and the opportunity to leave a lasting impact on an innovative program serving families and young children.

Requirements

Doctoral degree (PhD, PsyD, DSW, or EdD) or ABD status in psychology, social work, counseling, child development, or a closely related field
Minimum 3 years of direct clinical experience in infant and early childhood mental health
Demonstrated expertise in at least two of the following areas: Relationship-based interventions (e.g., CPP, Circle of Security, dyadic and video interaction approaches) Family coaching and capacity-building approaches Infant/toddler mental health consultation Early intervention (Part C) and/or Home Visiting service delivery Assessment and observation in IECMH
Strong understanding of reflective practice and supervision in IECMH
Experience teaching at the graduate level or providing professional training
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Commitment to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment in working with young children and families.

Nice To Haves

Endorsement as an Infant/Early Childhood Mental Health Mentor through the Alliance for the Advancement of Infant Mental Health (or other state equivalent)
Training and experience in Family-Guided Routines-Based Intervention (FGRBI) or similar coaching models (e.g., FAN, primary coaching)
Experience with online course design and learning management systems
Demonstrated success in building community partnerships and field placement networks
Knowledge of the DC:0-5 diagnostic classification system
Experience with program development, accreditation, or evaluation
Bilingual/multilingual abilities
Publication record in IECMH or related fields
Grant writing experience in infant and early childhood mental health