Assistant Professor

The University of Minnesota is seeking a psychologist or neuropsychologist to join our expanding interdisciplinary team specializing in autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders.

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Minnesota is seeking a psychologist or neuropsychologist at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank on an academic or clinician track. The University of Minnesota has an established autism clinic and research program and is committed to delivering high-quality services that inform and are informed by research. We partner with other departments and colleges within the University on research related to early risk, medical and behavioral co-morbidities, transition services, and understanding autism prevalence. The position involves a scholarly track that may include research, grant writing, or training.

This position involves an appointment in the Autism and Neurodevelopment Clinic. The majority of effort will be dedicated to clinical services, with the opportunity to contribute to or develop research. Clinical services within the Autism and Neurodevelopment Clinic primarily focus on diagnostic evaluations. The position is part of the University of Minnesota's new center for clinical research on brain development, the Masonic Institute on the Developing Brain (MIDB). MIDB brings together researchers, clinicians and educators, as well as policy and public health experts with the goal of addressing early and adolescent brain health to improve their collective impact and increase the speed of discovery.

Position Highlights:
* Provide psychological and neuropsychological evaluation of children and adults with suspected or previously diagnosed autism.
* Provide supportive communication with family members, school and other providers involved in the child's care. Position entails performing in-depth evaluations, written and oral feedback to families, related providers, and schools regarding test results and recommendations for treatment and educational planning.
* Potential opportunities for treatment groups
* Provide supervision of trainees
* Participate in team conferences and provide consultative services on and off site.
* Collaboratively work as a positive, constructive team member.
* Additional job activities include conducting various outreach activities for the medical professional community and participating in seminars and various other didactic experiences.

Required Qualifications:

* Ph.D. or a Psy.D. in clinical psychology, school psychology, or counseling psychology from an APA and/or CPA accredited program, internship training, and minimum 1-year post-doctoral training in pediatric psychology or neuropsychology is required.
* Licensed or ability to acquire clinical license and in the State of Minnesota and meet threshold criteria/qualifications for credentialing and privileges.
* Strong diagnostic skills required.
* Excellent organizational skills, good oral and written communication skills and computer proficiency are required.
* Work independently and as a member of a team.
* Ability to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Research-level training on diagnostic measures for autism, including ADOS and Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R). Be willing to train to reliability on both measures.
* Interest in working with complex patients with autism (severe autism, autism with co-occurring medical or mental health conditions)
* We are particularly interested in individuals who want to contribute to or develop clinical research on autism

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Minnesota is comprised of seventeen subspecialty divisions and over 400 faculty. The Department of Pediatrics mission is to be responsible to the children and adolescents of Minnesota, our region and globally, to advance pediatric healthcare access, outcomes and discovery through:
* State-of-the-art, family-centered healthcare;
* Cutting-edge research that advances knowledge and care;
* Education of the next generation of pediatric physicians, health professionals and researchers; and
* Evidence-informed advocacy for systems change

About the Division:

The Division of Clinical Behavioral Neuroscience is housed in the Department of Pediatrics in the University of Minnesota Medical School. The division is comprised of psychologists, physicians, and faculty researchers who focus their work on neurodevelopmental needs of children and families. All division faculty contribute to the missions of research, education and service, which often includes collaboration across the Department of Pediatrics, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, and other areas of the University. With a broad commitment to Clinical Behavioral Neuroscience, we work to advance understanding neurobehavioral function in developing children, adolescents and young adults.

Pay Range: $51,178 -$150,000; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment Category: 75%-100% Appointment (If job description above does not specify appointment or expected weekly hours, assume a 100% appointment.)

Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

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This position will remain open until filled.

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The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

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Committed to innovation and diversity, the Medical School educates physicians, scientists, and health professionals; generates knowledge and treatments; and cares for patients and communities with compassion and respect. We value excellence, inclusiveness, collaboration, and discovery.
The mission of the regional campus located in Duluth is to be a national leader in improving healthcare access and outcomes in rural Minnesota and American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities. In partnership with CentraCare, the regional campus in St. Cloud offers a wide range of patient experiences throughout students' education in Greater Minnesota and prepares them to become exceptional clinicians and leaders for rural and immigrant populations.

Founded in 1888, the University of Minnesota Medical School has three campuses. A four-year MD program and the MD/PhD program are located on the Twin Cities campus in addition to MD programs at regional campuses in Duluth and St. Cloud.