Assistant/Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology
Assistant/Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology
Description
Assistant/Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology
The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP) seeks a doctoral-level child and adolescent clinical psychologist to join the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine. This full-time position is ideal for individuals seeking an academic position that allows for clinical practice, supervision and teaching, support of trainee research, and opportunities for leadership roles, program development, and administrative advancement.
The responsibilities of the position include helping to develop child and adolescent mental health services in the community, both through direct clinical care but also supervision of trainees. Our department has worked to identify areas of need for children and families and is positioned to support a growing clinical enterprise to meet those needs. We have developed strong community partnerships and anticipate that the faculty member will work alongside other clinicians in a tertiary care children’s hospital, at Easters Seals, and at a local university. We anticipate opening a new child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship to train the next generation of caregivers. This fully academic position will actively support our recruitment efforts and teach and supervise child psychiatry fellows, general psychiatry residents, and medical students. The faculty member will participate in department-wide programming such as Grand Rounds, Journal club, and Case Conference. Other duties include curriculum development, promoting a culture of excellence, student evaluation, and scholarly support. Most duties can be adapted to the interests of the applicant. The department values and supports the growth, development, and professional advancement of its faculty members. Competitive salary and benefits are commensurate with rank.
Minimum requirements include graduation with a PhD or PsyD in clinical psychology from an APA-approved program, licensed or license-eligible within 6 months in Illinois, and supervised training and experience in psychotherapy, assessment, and research with children and adolescent psychopathology.
Peoria presents an attractive mix of small-town charm and big city offerings. Our large, supportive medical community is embedded in diverse local neighborhoods featuring low cost-of-living, excellent schools, and a variety of leisure and recreational activities. Peoria is the #1 “best place to live” in Illinois and a Top 50 Best Cities in the United States, according to US News and World Report. Niche gave Peoria an “A” rating for diversity.
For more information, please contact Dr. Jean Clore, Search Committee, at jayclore@uic.edu
Duties & Responsibilities
Provide direct outpatient clinical care to patients and families
Assist in the development of a child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship training program
Supervise postdoctoral fellows, child psychiatry fellows, general residents, and medical students
Coordinate courses and deliver classroom teaching
Mentor and support scholarly activity
Assist in the annual recruitment of new fellows and residents
Administrative advancement is available to persons with organizational acumen and interest
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
PhD or PsyD in clinical psychology from an APA-approved program
Illinois licensed or license-eligible within 6 months
Supervised training and experience in psychotherapy, assessment, and research with children and adolescent psychopathology
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in teaching and administration of educational programs
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The budgeted salary range for the position is $122,360 to $153,483 per year.
Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.
The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits, https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/benefits/.
This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters at https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/one.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=5705 to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
As an EOE/AA employer, the University of Illinois encourages applications from individuals regardless of an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, and Veteran or disability status.
The University of Illinois conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
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