Associate or Assistant Professor

Associate or Assistant ProfessorThe Department of Clinical and Health Psychology (CHP) within the College of Public Health and Health Professions at the University of Florida is recruiting for three faculty positions in clinical child/pediatric psychology. These are full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month tenure-track positions; preference is at the Associate Professor rank, but applicants at the Assistant Professor rank are welcome.While broad areas of research will be considered, there is particular interest in psychologists with research and clinical specialization in 1) trauma care and suicide prevention, 2) pediatric psychology (i.e., diabetes, sleep medicine, asthma/pulmonology), and 3) autism spectrum disorders.The ideal candidates for these positions are expected to display a strong career record of scientific and scholarly achievements relative to other professionals at their current professional rank; have active interest and skills in building a collaborative research program within a dynamic, interprofessional, academic health center environment; add depth and/or breadth to existing areas of specialization represented by existing faculty in the Child/Pediatric Psychology area; and possess competency and willingness to engage in (i) mentorship of research and (ii) supervision of behavioral health service delivery within a Scientist-Practitioner graduate training program emphasizing evidence-based practice.The Candidates will work closely with colleagues within the department, physicians, and other healthcare providers in a dynamic healthcare environment. If applicable, day-to-day clinical service delivery responsibilities may take place across a variety of settings within the UF Health Science Center, including our outpatient UF Psychology Specialties Clinic, other UF Health Outpatient Clinics, or the inpatient units at UF Health/Shands Hospital.Taking into account interest and departmental needs, the faculty members will be expected to participate in clinical coverage for other departments' faculty as needed. In addition, classroom teaching may be assigned as part of the faculty member's responsibilities.The Department (CHP) manages a unique, freestanding academic clinical psychology program with 38 core faculty, more than 60 doctoral students, over 10 Interns, and multiple Postdoctoral Fellows. CHP has APA-accredited clinical psychology PhD and Internship programs. The Department has a 50-year history of providing APA-accredited training in clinical psychology and advanced specialty-specific training in three concentration areas: Clinical Child/Pediatric Psychology, Clinical Health Psychology, and Neuropsychology. The doctoral program has been ranked in the 93rd percentile by the National Research Council's data-based ranking system.The Institution (UF) is ranked among the top five U.S. public universities and is a comprehensive Research I institution with a wide range of academic departments and programs. The College of Public Health and Health Professions is part of the University's Health Science Center. The UF Health Science Center is the country's only academic health center with six health-related colleges located on a single, contiguous campus.Expected Salary: Salary is negotiable, commensurate with experience. The University of Florida offers an exceptional benefits package, including health, dental and vision insurance; state retirement plans; a generous leave program; and tuition assistance. UF is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.Required Qualifications: Applicants must have a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology with a pre-doctoral internship from an APA-accredited program; candidates must be licensed or license-eligible in the State of Florida.Preferred Qualifications: The ideal candidates for the position will have prior postdoctoral work in clinical or health psychology, experience at an academic health center, and an interest in student education and training. For hires at the associate professor level, a strong record of extramural funding and publishing in health psychology is essential. Hires at the assistant professor level should demonstrate potential to develop such a record.Special Instructions to Applicants: To be considered, please submit your application online and attach your CV, letter of interest, and contact information for three references. Application review will begin immediately and continue until a suitable applicant pool has been established. For questions, please contact Dr. David Janicke, Chair, Search Committee.Final candidates will be required to provide official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered "official" if a designation of "Issued to Student" is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).Final candidates will also be required to provide three letters of recommendation upon hire. 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