Associate Or Full Professor

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and Le Bonheur Children's Hospital invite you to consider an opportunity to serve as the Division Chief of the newly created Division of Psychology and Behavioral Health. Tenure track or non-tenure track position with academic rank commensurate with experience (associate or full professor), reporting directly to the Chair of Pediatrics.
The successful applicant will lead the newly created Division of Psychology and Behavioral Health. This newly created and well-supported entity will promote excellence through patient care, practice innovation, education, and research. The Division Chief and faculty will impact care for children and support for families by incorporating psychology and behavioral health into multiple aspects of pediatric health care.
The Division of Psychology and Behavioral Health will play a critical role in addressing the health inequities that affect children and families in the Midsouth region, and the successful candidate is expected to foster an inclusive environment that values diverse identities. Multifaceted support for faculty in a setting where they can thrive is expected. There are numerous opportunities to collaborate both within and beyond the Hospital and University with established community and institutional partnerships.
Opportunity highlights Work with institutional leaders to create and lead a division which is expected to grow substantially to meet the mental health needs of the hospital and the community
Collaborate with educational partners to develop sustainable training models and/or create new training programs in psychology and related fields
Opportunity to collaborate on numerous studies and projects with a comprehensive world-class team of pediatric specialists
Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits
Opportunities to create and expand partnerships to serve the community