Assistant Professor in Psychology

Job Title
Assistant Professor in Psychology


Requisition Number
FE04301


Working Title

Department Name
7H676:Pediatrics – Psychology


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Type of Position
Faculty


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Tenure Track Status
Non-Tenure Track


Required Education

PhD or equivalent



Required Related Experience

Previous experience providing Psychological services to adolescents



Required License/Registration/Certification

Certification or eligibility by the American Psychological Association
Valid license issued by Kentucky Board of Examiners of Psychology as a Licensed Psychologist



Job Summary

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine is currently seeking a faculty member in the Department of Adolescent Medicine, to provide clinical services at the University of Kentucky Medical Center and the Kentucky Children’s Hospital. The responsibilities of this position will be to provide exemplary, state-of-the-art, compassionate care to patients in the department.

This position will also:

• Provide service to both inpatient and outpatients.
• Program development focusing on eating disorders and transgender youth
• Supervise house staff assigned to the service during those rotations.
• Supervise medical and mental health learners providing services in the outpatient clinics
• Have an active role in the College of Medicine, and in graduate and fellowship training programs.
• Lecture, participate in small group and individual student instruction as required
• Engage in professional development
• Present general pediatric grand rounds once per year and participate in noon conferences
• Support and contribute to the scholarly activities of the Division

Please include a CV and cover letter along with application. Rank will be determined based on qualifications for the position. Applications will be reviewed immediately and will continue until the position is filled.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Demonstrated ability in teaching students at all levels in an academic environment.
Knowledge of current licensure, regulations and requirements as set forth by the Kentucky Board of Examiners of Psychology and the American Psychological Association.







Deadline to Apply

Open Until Filled
Yes


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