Clinical Assistant Professor Pediatrics (Developmental and Behavioral Sciences)
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Job Location:
Kansas City, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Department:
SOM KC Pediatrics (PEDS)-----
Pediatrics DDBSPosition Title:
Clinical Assistant Professor - Pediatrics (Developmental and Behavioral Sciences)Job Family Group:
AcademicJob Description Summary:
The Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics Division of Developmental and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Kansas Medical Center will provide care for ambulatory patients at our Pediatric clinics across KUMC campuses as well as provide care for hospitalized patients across KUMC campuses. The Psychologist will be responsible for assessment diagnosis and treatment of young children with developmental disabilities including autism spectrum disorder and other childhood mental health behavioral and psychological disorders. The role includes delivering evidence-based patient care in ambulatory and inpatient settings to support patient health and addition the Clinical Assistant Professor will play an active role in the education and training of residents medical students and fellows as well as participate in departmental and divisional academic quality improvement and scholarly activities.Job Description:
Job Duties Outlined:
- Provide expert patient-centered care for clinical and hospitalized patients.
- Conduct diagnostic evaluations as well as behavior therapy for individuals with autism developmental disabilities and/or childhood mental health disorders. Teaching within the clinical setting for graduate level learners from a variety of disciplines including medical students and pediatric residents.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team diagnostic evaluations.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support ongoing clinical educational and quality improvement initiatives.
- Educate and mentor residents fellows and medical students in general pediatric areas and related areas.
- Participate in departmental divisional and institutional meetings seminars and committees.
- Maintain required certifications and participate in ongoing professional development.
- Engage in scholarly activities research and quality improvement initiatives aligned with the Departments mission.
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 function 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 or equivalent.
- 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: Licensed Psychologist (LP) in the state of Kansas with the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board (BSRB).
Work Experience:
- Experience in conducting diagnostic evaluations as well as behavior therapy for individuals with autism developmental disabilities and/or childhood mental health disorders.
- Experience participating in interdisciplinary team diagnostic evaluations.
- Experience collaborating with families of children with disabilities.
- ADOS training as demonstrated by application materials
Preferred Qualifications:
Work Experience: Experience with research and teaching at a medical institution in the developmental pediatrics field.
Skills:
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication
- Organization
- Time management
- Attention to detail
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. Type: RegularTime Type:
Full time
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Experience
- Medical Management
- Library Services
- Pharmacy Residency
- Research Experience
- Teaching
- Higher Education Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Grant Writing
- Mentoring
- Research Laboratory Experience
About Company
The University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC), a campus of the University of Kansas located in Kansas City, Kansas, offers educational programs and clinical training through its schools of Health Professions, Medicine, Nursing, and Graduate Studies.
