Assistant Professor of Psychology

Posting Information
Department    Pain Anesthesia - 413602
Posting Open Date    06/12/2024
Application Deadline     
Open Until Filled    Yes
Position Type    Permanent Faculty
Working Title    Pain Psychologist
Appointment Type    Faculty
Vacancy ID    FAC0005110
Full-time/Part-time    Full-Time Permanent
Hours per week    40
FTE    1
Position Location    North Carolina, US
Hiring Range     
Proposed Start Date    11/01/2024

Position Information
Be a Tar Heel!    
A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.
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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit    
The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.

OUR VISION
Our vision is to be the nation’s leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.

OUR MISSION
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research.

Patient Care: We will promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.

Education: We will prepare tomorrow’s health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.

Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.
Position Summary    
The UNC Department of Anesthesiology is seeking a psychologist with specialty training in health psychology and pain medicine to join a prestigious group of pain medicine and pain psychology faculty. This individual would work primarily in a hospital-based multidisciplinary outpatient pain clinic, and also contribute to the research, teaching, and service missions of the department. Clinical responsibilities include psychological evaluations and testing, individual and group psychotherapy, health education, patient consultation, and supervision of trainees. This individual will manage a caseload covering a wide variety of medical/pin and mental health diagnoses to include: musculoskeletal pain, fibromyalgia, neuropathic pain, depression, mood and anxiety disorders, PTSD, and substance abuse and dependence.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements    
Doctorate in Psychology from an APA accredited program.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience    
Completion of an APA accredited clinical internship and specialized post-doctoral fellowship training in Clinical Health Psychology and/or Pain Medicine. Current North Carolina licensure or license eligible.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements     
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities    

Not Applicable.
Special Instructions     
Quick Link    https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/282439
Department Contact Information

Department Contact Name and Title    Lauren J. Andrews, HR Consultant
Department Contact Telephone or Email    lauren_andrews@med.unc.edu
Academic Personnel Office Contact Information    

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity office at (919) 966-3576 or send an email to equalopportunity@unc.edu.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement    
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents

    Curriculum Vitae / Resume
    List of References

Optional Documents

    Cover Letter