Department:
SOM KC Pediatrics (PEDS)

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Pediatrics
Position Title:
Assistant Professor - Behavioral Pediatrics
Job Family Group:
Academic
Job Description Summary:
The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC) invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in the Division of Developmental and Behavioral Sciences. The division is comprised of 11 behavioral psychologists and is active in research, teaching, clinical service, professional service and leadership in the department and across the medical center.
Tenure track appointments are full-time with an initial probationary period of seven years. Criteria for promotion includes significant achievements in teaching, research/scholarship, and service. The award of tenure is based on potential for sustained contributions, performing beyond expected duties, and demonstrating leadership and innovation in activities that enhance the reputation of the University.
The Clinical Scholar Track is for full-time faculty members who are heavily involved in clinical service, education, and related scholarship. This track has two career paths: Clinician-Educator concentrating on teaching and Clinician-Investigator for concentrating on research/scholarship. Significant contributions in professional and academic service are required for both paths.
Job Description:
Required Qualifications:

• Education: PhD, PsyD in Clinical, Counseling or School Psychology with an emphasis in Pediatric Psychology.
• Work Experience: Completed an APA-accredited internship and a research-oriented postdoctoral fellowship. Mid-career applicants should have a demonstrated and clear programmatic line of research in health psychology/behavioral medicine. Passed or be in preparation to take the National Psychology Licensing Exam (EPPP) and be license eligible in the states of Kansas and Missouri.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Work Experience: Present funding or a strong potential for external grant funding. History of external grant funding, teaching experience in a medical setting, and clinical experience as part of a medical team.

Job Duties Outlined:

• Procure external federal funding for research.

• Publish peer reviewed publications.

• Outpatient pediatric behavioral psychology services

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Documents:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• 3 References

Employee Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time