Instructor in Population Mental Health

Philadelphia, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 26-09-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Department of Psychiatry at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Instructor position in the Academic Support Staff. This appointment will be initially for one (1) year and continuation during that time period and renewal are based on satisfactory performance and availability of funding (limited to three (3) years). Expertise is required in the specific area of implementation science mental health/substance use services research and clinical psychology. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Psychology license or license eligible as a psychologist in PA or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities may include conducting and supporting mental health services and implementation science research focused on increasing access to evidence-based interventions for mental health and substance use disorders in traditionally underserved communities. Opportunities to teach and mentor students and clinicians in training and to conduct clinical work in the Psychiatry department within the candidates area of specialization are available. We are particularly interested in candidates who conduct research in partnership with historically underserved communities service systems and indigenous populations and who can contribute to our growing global mental health program. The candidate will be assisted in developing a career in an academic setting per their assigned section within the department of Psychiatry.

The successful applicant will have an opportunity to develop an individual mentored experience in research skills and teaching while developing a career in an academic setting.