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.