Endocrinology- Pediatrics Assistant Professor- College of Medicine

Pediatric Psychologist

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Endocrinology is seeking applicants for a full-time, non-tenure track academic position. Pediatric psychologist specializing in adjustment to health issues with a specific focus on diabetes and Disorders of Sex Differentiation (DSD). This position will involve specialized health psychology services in the clinic setting. Thus, the successful candidate will demonstrate skills in consultation and liaison to subspecialty physicians and working with culturally diverse pediatric population specifically in the areas of behavioral management of diabetes and DSD.

Academic rank at the time of appointment shall be commensurate with experience and credentials.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include education and teaching, research and clinical, including supervision of residents, students, and fellows.

Qualifications

• Requires an MD or equivalent degree
• Board certified or Board eligible in Pediatrics.
• Must be able to obtain a State of Tennessee medical license

Departmental Preference:

• Board certified or Board eligible in Pediatric Endocrinology. To conduct education in research in these areas.

For benefits information, please visit benefits-preview-packet.pdf

Applicants should have a demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action.

The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/Section 508/ADA/ADEA/V institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services.

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center is the flagship statewide, public, academic health institution in Tennessee. Founded in 1911, the mission of the University of Tennessee Health Science is to improve the health and well-being of Tennesseans and the global community by fostering integrated, collaborative, and inclusive education, research, scientific discovery, clinical care, and public service. Employing more than 4,600 people on its faculty, staff, and not-for-profit corporation faculty practice groups, and with more than 3,200 students across the state, UTHSC contributes $4 billion to the economy of Tennessee.

Part of the University of Tennessee System, the Health Science Center is headquartered in Memphis and includes all six of UT's doctoral-degree-granting health science colleges -- Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Graduate Health Sciences, and Health Professions. UTHSC spans the state with its four major, regional clinical health science locations in Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Nashville, as well as more than 100 clinical education sites across Tennessee. UTHSC is the largest educator of health care professionals in the state and operates the state's largest residency and fellowship advanced training programs.

Located in West Tennessee on the banks of the Mississippi River, Memphis is the second-largest city in the state and among the largest cities in the Southeast. The Greater Memphis metropolitan area has more than 1.3 million residents, and the city ranks among those with the lowest cost of living in the country. It is home to a vibrant restaurant scene, a revitalized Downtown, the Midtown Arts District, many scenic neighborhoods, an active medical district, and a burgeoning airport in the midst of a $214 million modernization.

Memphis boasts attractions, including Elvis Presley's Graceland, the Memphis Grizzlies, historic Beale Street, the National Civil Rights Museum, the second-largest urban county park in the United States, and the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest.

Job Info

• Job Identification 1629
• Job Category Faculty
• Posting Date 02/19/2025, 06:31 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 920 Madison Avenue, Memphis, TN, 38163, US