Open Rank - Community and Behavioral Health Sciences, School of Public Health/Pediatrics, Medical College of Georgia
Job Summary
Responsibilities
- Research - 50%
- Build and maintain a program of high impact research as Principal Investigator.
- Solicit and obtain extramural funding to support research projects.
- Publish regularly in high impact journals.
- Present research at regional, national, and international scientific meetings.
- Engage community members for research implementation and dissemination.
- Clinical/Patient Care - 40%
- Provide clinical care through the Department of Pediatrics within your scope of practice.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments to determine social, emotional and cognitive functioning.
- Provide therapeutic services for pediatric patients.
- Provide consultation services to other clinicians.
- Teaching - 5%
- Co-teach up to one course per year in SPH graduate programs.
- Mentor SPH graduate students in your areas of expertise.
- Service - 5%
- Serve on department, school, and campus committees.
- Serve on community, state, and national committees and support community events.
- Conduct peer-review for journals, funding agencies, and professional societies.
- Doctoral degree (PhD or equivalent) in Clinical Psychology from an APA-accredited institution or program.
- Must have or be able to obtain a medical license in the state of Georgia. Applicants must be able to obtain hospital privileges.
- Demonstrated record of scholarly productivity.
- Consistent with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)'s requirements for institutional accreditation;
- Evidence of ability as a teacher;
- Evidence of activity as a scholar and ability in all other duties assigned;
- Successful experience (which will necessarily be waived for those just entering the academic profession who meet all other requirements); and,
- Desirable personal qualities judged on the basis of personal interview, complete biographical data, and recommendations.
- Mentorship and supervision of students and trainees.
- Additional Preferred Qualifications
- Postdoctoral fellowship training in pediatric psychology, public health, health services research, or a related field.
- Experience preparing or submitting extramural grant applications. Experience with community-engaged or translational research. Teaching experience in graduate, professional, or clinical training programs.
- This position is fiscal year based and works year-round.
- The intended work commitment or full-time equivalent (FTE) for this position is 1.0 and considered full-time.
- Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds.
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
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About Us
The Augusta University School of Public Health was established in 2023 to address Georgia's distinct public health challenges through exceptional education, innovative research, and collaborative community engagement. We are leveraging the strengths of Georgia's only public academic medical center, combining public health expertise with clinical knowledge to train future public health leaders. Our school is comprised of three academic departments: Biostatistics, Epidemiology & Data Science, Community & Behavioral Health Sciences, and Health Management, Economics & Policy. We offer a variety of degree programs, from specialized master's options to doctoral programs that create the next generation of public health researchers. Our research mission is critical to our long-term impact; we strongly emphasize scholarly productivity through peer-reviewed publications, scientific presentations, and grant-funded projects. Annually, we attract more than $6M in extramural funding.
College/Department Information
The Augusta University School of Public Health was established in 2023 to address Georgia's distinct public health challenges through exceptional education, innovative research, and collaborative community engagement. We are leveraging the strengths of Georgia's only public academic medical center, combining public health expertise with clinical knowledge to train future public health leaders. Our school is comprised of three academic departments: Biostatistics, Epidemiology & Data Science, Community & Behavioral Health Sciences, and Health Management, Economics & Policy. We offer a variety of degree programs, from specialized master's options to doctoral programs that create the next generation of public health researchers. Our research mission is critical to our long-term impact; we strongly emphasize scholarly productivity through peer-reviewed publications, scientific presentations, and grant-funded projects. Annually, we attract more than $6M in extramural funding.
Location
Augusta University - Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904
Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.