Assistant Professor in Adolescent Medicine
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 23, 2024
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Assistant Professor in Adolescent Medicine
Requisition Number
FE03057
Working Title
Department Name
7H668:PEDIATRICS - ADOLESCENT MEDICINE
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Type of Position
Faculty
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Tenure Track Status
Non-Tenure Track
Required Education
PhD or equivalent
Required Related Experience
Previous experience providing Psychological services to adolescents
Required License/Registration/Certification
Certification or eligibility by the American Psychological Association
Valid license issued by Kentucky Board of Examiners of Psychology as a Licensed Psychologist
Job Summary
The University of Kentucky is currently seeking a faculty member in the Department of Adolescent Medicine, to provide clinical services at the University of Kentucky Medical Center and the Kentucky Children's Hospital. The responsibilities of this position will be to provide exemplary, state-of-the-art, compassionate care to patients in the department.
This position will also:
Provide service to both inpatient and outpatients.
Program development focusing on eating disorders and transgender youth
Supervise house staff assigned to the service during those rotations.
Supervise medical and mental health learners providing services in the outpatient clinics
Have an active role in the College of Medicine, and in graduate and fellowship training programs.
Lecture, participate in small group and individual student instruction as required
Engage in professional development
Present general pediatric grand rounds once per year and participate in noon conferences
Support and contribute to the scholarly activities of the Division
Please include a CV and cover letter along with application. Rank will be determined based on qualifications for the position. Applications will be reviewed immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Demonstrated ability in teaching students at all levels in an academic environment.
Knowledge of current licensure, regulations and requirements as set forth by the Kentucky Board of Examiners of Psychology and the American Psychological Association.
Deadline to Apply
Open Until Filled
Yes
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Posting Details
Job Title
Assistant Professor in Adolescent Medicine
Requisition Number
FE03057
Working Title
Department Name
7H668:PEDIATRICS - ADOLESCENT MEDICINE
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Type of Position
Faculty
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Tenure Track Status
Non-Tenure Track
Required Education
PhD or equivalent
Required Related Experience
Previous experience providing Psychological services to adolescents
Required License/Registration/Certification
Certification or eligibility by the American Psychological Association
Valid license issued by Kentucky Board of Examiners of Psychology as a Licensed Psychologist
Job Summary
The University of Kentucky is currently seeking a faculty member in the Department of Adolescent Medicine, to provide clinical services at the University of Kentucky Medical Center and the Kentucky Children's Hospital. The responsibilities of this position will be to provide exemplary, state-of-the-art, compassionate care to patients in the department.
This position will also:
Provide service to both inpatient and outpatients.
Program development focusing on eating disorders and transgender youth
Supervise house staff assigned to the service during those rotations.
Supervise medical and mental health learners providing services in the outpatient clinics
Have an active role in the College of Medicine, and in graduate and fellowship training programs.
Lecture, participate in small group and individual student instruction as required
Engage in professional development
Present general pediatric grand rounds once per year and participate in noon conferences
Support and contribute to the scholarly activities of the Division
Please include a CV and cover letter along with application. Rank will be determined based on qualifications for the position. Applications will be reviewed immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Demonstrated ability in teaching students at all levels in an academic environment.
Knowledge of current licensure, regulations and requirements as set forth by the Kentucky Board of Examiners of Psychology and the American Psychological Association.
Deadline to Apply
Open Until Filled
Yes
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * The College of Medicine recognizes a set of values that guide us in our daily interactions. By applying for a position within our college, you are indicating your commitment and expressing your agreement to our five values. These values are diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork. Please choose one of these values and give a specific example when you exhibited this quality in your professional experience.
(Open Ended Question) - * The College of Medicine seeks to attract, develop and retain highly skilled and competent employees, to provide the best experience for every patient, student, and colleague we encounter. If selected for a position, do you agree to abide by the College of Medicine values of diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork?
- Yes
- No
- * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's Online Employment System?
- InsideHigherEd.com
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
- HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
- InsightIntoDiversity.com
- Academic Keys
- HospitalCareers.com
- Latinosinhighered.com
- Indeed.com
- A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
- None of the above
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vita
- Cover Letter
