Associate Professor - Pediatrics (Developmental and Behavioral Sciences)

Department:

SOM KC Pediatrics (PEDS)

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Pediatrics DDBS

Position Title:

Associate Professor - Pediatrics (Developmental and Behavioral Sciences)

Job Family Group:

Academic

Job Description Summary:

The Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Developmental and Behavioral Sciences, is part of a division that includes 24 faculty members across pediatric psychology, clinical child psychology, developmental psychology, developmental medicine, occupational therapy, and school psychology. The faculty engage in research, teaching, clinical service, professional service, and leadership activities within the department, across the medical center, and within national professional organizations.

This is a full-time, tenure-track appointment with an initial probationary period of seven years. Promotion and tenure decisions are based on demonstrated achievement in teaching, research/scholarship, and service. Tenure is granted based on evidence of sustained scholarly contributions, performance that exceeds expected duties, and demonstrated leadership and innovation that contribute to the academic mission and reputation of the University.

Job Description:

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Procure external federal funding to support an independent line of research focused on child health.

• Publish peer reviewed publications and complete other activities necessary for promotion and tenure.

• Participate in teaching and mentoring activities as part of the division’s educational mission.

• Contribute to departmental, institutional, and professional service commitments, including committee work and participation in professional organizations.

• Engage in collaborative academic and clinical scholarship within the division and across the university.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Qualifications:

Education: PhD, PsyD in Clinical, Counseling or School Psychology with an emphasis in the care of children and families.

• This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have the foundational knowledge and skill set required to perform the duties of the position.  The level of degree is based on accreditation requirements, institutional standards of academic and professional excellence, alignment with peer institution benchmarks, and contributes to the credibility and effectiveness of the role within the university community.

Certifications/Licenses: 

• Must be licensed or license eligible as a psychologist in the state of Kansas.
• Must have passed or in preparation for the the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP).

Work Experience:

• Completed APA accredited internship and a research oriented postdoctoral fellowship.

• Research experience in health psychology/behavioral medicine.

Preferred Qualifications:

Work Experience:

• Present funding or a strong potential for external grant funding as demonstrated by application materials.

• Teaching experience in a medical setting.

• Clinical experience.

Required Documents:

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter

If selected as a final candidate for this position, you may be required to complete the Association of American of Universities Representations and Warranties document and sign a release of records that will allow the University of Kansas Medical Center to conduct a further background check with former employers.  A copy of the Representations and Warranties document can be found here.

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Employee Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time