Employment Opportunities

Assistant Professor - CE Track - Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety

Recruiting Organization: Psychiatry

Posting Department: Psychiatry

State: posted

Posted Date: 11/10/2011

Expire Date: 11/09/2013

 

The Department of Psychiatry at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the non-tenure clinician-educator track. The successful applicant will have experience in the field of Clinical Psychology with a focus on Anxiety Disorders. Responsibilities include helping to design and conduct studies on clinical outcome, treatment mechanisms, and psychopathology; conducting protocol therapy/assessments; preparing research protocols/scholarly publications; and supervising residents/practicum students. The faculty member will be strongly encouraged to develop research programs in the area of anxiety disorders. Applicant must demonstrate excellent potential for being a creative and productive clinical researcher. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree and have demonstrated excellent qualifications in research and clinical care.

The successful candidate will join a team of researchers/clinicians at the Center for the Treament and Study of Anxiety. Strong skills in evidence-based psychological assessments/treatments (e.g., CBT) and training in research and treatment of anxiety disorders required. Strong quantitative skills and previous experience in writing/administering grants preferred. Candidates with track records of external funding in anxiety and related areas will be given preference. Opportunity available to seek funding for independent studies or collaborative studies at Penn. Information about the CTSA available at http://www.med.upenn.edu/ctsa.

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Apply for this position online at: http://www.med.upenn.edu/apps/faculty_ad/index.php/g332/d2753