PhD Position in Psychology

University of North Carolina Chapel Hill

Institution: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC), School of Medicine
Department: General Pediatrics – 412009
Position Type: Permanent Faculty, Fixed-Term Appointment
Workload: Full-Time (40 hours/week, FTE 1)
Location: North Carolina, US
Vacancy ID: FAC0005222
Proposed Start Date: 1 November 2024
Application Deadline: Open until filled

Position Overview

  • Lead clinical consultation for pediatric and adolescent patients in outpatient settings

  • Collaborate with developmental behavioral pediatricians, psychologists, nurses, and social work staff

  • Open-rank, fixed-term faculty position within the School of Medicine

  • Focus on youth with or at-risk for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD)

Responsibilities

  • Provide psychological services for youth with ASD/IDD

  • Conduct assessments, consultation, and (where applicable) intervention services

  • Collaborate in an interdisciplinary healthcare setting, ideally in an academic/medical environment

  • Participate in education and training for graduate students, university programs, and community initiatives

Minimum Qualifications

  • Doctoral degree (PhD/PsyD) in an applied area of psychology

  • Licensed or eligible for licensure in North Carolina

  • Broad clinical experience and expertise in assessment and consultation for youth with ASD/IDD

Preferred Qualifications

  • ≥2 years of experience, including post-doctoral fellowship in intellectual/developmental disabilities

  • Experience with intervention services

  • Experience with LEND (Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities) or UCEDD (University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities) programs

  • Prior teaching and supervision of graduate students

Special Requirements

  • Not applicable for campus security authority responsibilities

  • Ability to perform duties in interdisciplinary clinical and academic environment

Application Process

  • Apply online: UNC Job Portal

  • Required Documents: Curriculum Vitae / Resume

  • Optional Documents: Cover Letter, List of References

  • Supplemental questions include:

    • Highest degree

    • Eligibility for NC licensure

    • Experience with co-occurring ASD/IDD and mental health needs

    • Clinical experience in assessment, consultation, and intervention services for youth with ASD/IDD

Department Contact: Rebecca Baum – baumr@email.unc.edu
HR/Academic Personnel Contact: facultyrecruitment@unc.edu | (919)-962-1091

Equal Opportunity Statement

UNC is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability.

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