Open Rank
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Job Info

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Department:

Psychiatry - Research - 412250

Posting Open Date:

02/23/2024

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Position Type:

Permanent Faculty

Working Title:

Open Rank

Appointment Type:

Open Rank

Vacancy ID:

FAC0004976

Full-time/Part-time:

Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week:

40

FTE:

1

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range:

Dependent on Experience and Qualifications

Proposed Start Date:

07/01/2024

Be a Tar Heel!:

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.

OUR VISION
Our vision is to be the nation's leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.

OUR MISSION
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research.

Patient Care: We will promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.

Education: We will prepare tomorrow's health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.

Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.

Position Summary:

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) Child and Adolescent Anxiety and Mood Disorders Program (CHAAMP) and Center of Excellence in Community Mental Health (CECMH) are seeking candidates for an open-rank, tenure-track position in the Department of Psychiatry. The focus of this role will be mobile and digital health approaches to the assessment and treatment of serious mental health problems, with a particular focus on schizophrenia-spectrum disorders. The candidate will dedicate most of their time to research, specifically pursuing an active program of externally funded research (R-level grants or equivalent) and achieving publication in appropriate scholarly venues.

The successful candidate will be expected to collaborate with existing clinical and research programs across CHAAMP and CECMH on digital health interventions and will also lead the development of new research initiatives in digital mental health more broadly with other relevant research programs in the Department of Psychiatry. The candidate will offer a rich training environment for PhD students, postdoctoral fellows, along with training/supervision of behavioral health trainees (including clinical psychology interns and psychiatry residents). This role may also include lectures to medical students and trainees in psychology, psychiatry, pediatrics, and other specialties. Clinical responsibilities may include assessment and treatment services to individuals in inpatient and outpatient settings.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Applicants must have a Ph.D. and/or M.D. (or equivalent) in a relevant field and must be licensed to practice in NC or be license eligible.

Experience in research of early psychosis and mobile and digital health approaches to the assessment and treatment of mental health problems is required. Evidence of and potential for attracting external funding at R-level or the equivalent is essential. Candidates must have a programmatic line of research as evidenced via scholarship and research productivity referenced on their CV. Prior history of teaching, supervising, or mentoring advanced trainees is required.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

Preference will be given to applicants who have shown potential for leadership in the field and excellent science communication skills.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.

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