Assistant Professor of Psychology (University of North Carolina Chapel Hill )

Posting Information Department Pain Anesthesia - 413602 Posting Open Date 06/12/2024 Application Deadline Open Until Filled Yes Position Type Permanent Faculty Working Title Pain Psychologist Appointment Type Faculty Vacancy ID FAC0005110 Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Permanent Hours per week 40 FTE 1 Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range Proposed Start Date 11/01/2024 Position Information 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 UNC Department of Anesthesiology is seeking a psychologist with specialty training in health psychology and pain medicine to join a prestigious group of pain medicine and pain psychology faculty. This individual would work primarily in a hospital-based multidisciplinary outpatient pain clinic, and also contribute to the research, teaching, and service missions of the department. Clinical responsibilities include psychological evaluations and testing, individual and group psychotherapy, health education, patient consultation, and supervision of trainees. This individual will manage a caseload covering a wide variety of medical/pin and mental health diagnoses to include: musculoskeletal pain, fibromyalgia, neuropathic pain, depression, mood and anxiety disorders, PTSD, and substance abuse and dependence. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Doctorate in Psychology from an APA accredited program. Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Completion of an APA accredited clinical internship and specialized post-doctoral fellowship training in Clinical Health Psychology and/or Pain Medicine. Current North Carolina licensure or license eligible. Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities Not Applicable. Special Instructions Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/282439 Department Contact Information Department Contact Name and Title Lauren J. Andrews, HR Consultant Department Contact Telephone or Email lauren_andrews@med.unc.edu Academic Personnel Office Contact Information If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity office at (919) 966-3576 or send an email to equalopportunity@unc.edu. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran. Applicant Documents Required Documents Curriculum Vitae / Resume List of References Optional Documents Cover Letter If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Psychoneuroxy

Posting Information
Department    Pain Anesthesia - 413602
Posting Open Date    06/12/2024
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled    Yes
Position Type    Permanent Faculty
Working Title    Pain Psychologist
Appointment Type    Faculty
Vacancy ID    FAC0005110
Full-time/Part-time    Full-Time Permanent
Hours per week    40
FTE    1
Position Location    North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
Proposed Start Date    11/01/2024

Position Information
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 UNC Department of Anesthesiology is seeking a psychologist with specialty training in health psychology and pain medicine to join a prestigious group of pain medicine and pain psychology faculty. This individual would work primarily in a hospital-based multidisciplinary outpatient pain clinic, and also contribute to the research, teaching, and service missions of the department. Clinical responsibilities include psychological evaluations and testing, individual and group psychotherapy, health education, patient consultation, and supervision of trainees. This individual will manage a caseload covering a wide variety of medical/pin and mental health diagnoses to include: musculoskeletal pain, fibromyalgia, neuropathic pain, depression, mood and anxiety disorders, PTSD, and substance abuse and dependence.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Doctorate in Psychology from an APA accredited program.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Completion of an APA accredited clinical internship and specialized post-doctoral fellowship training in Clinical Health Psychology and/or Pain Medicine. Current North Carolina licensure or license eligible.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.
Special Instructions
Quick Link    https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/282439
Department Contact Information

Department Contact Name and Title    Lauren J. Andrews, HR Consultant
Department Contact Telephone or Email    lauren_andrews@med.unc.edu
Academic Personnel Office Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity office at (919) 966-3576 or send an email to equalopportunity@unc.edu.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents

    Curriculum Vitae / Resume
    List of References

Optional Documents

    Cover Letter