Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.

Associate Professor to serve as a full-time psychologist for the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Emory University in the School of Medicine. The psychologist will work together with an interdisciplinary team to provide clinical services, conduct clinical research, and supervise postdoctoral fellows and trainees in the conduct of care and research.  

The responsibilities for this position will include some or all of the following: academic leadership, teaching, mentoring, research, publications, clinical practice, citizenship, and administrative responsibilities.  There are additional position-specific duties that may change with each academic year through discussions with the Nadine Kaslow, Department chair and/or the School of Medicine Dean.  Faculty will be reviewed and evaluated on performance and execution of both general and position-specific duties.

Specific Job Responsibilities May Include:

Academic Leadership:

• Provide leadership and management in supporting the missions and goals of the Department and Service Line in education, research, patient care, and service.

 Teaching:

• Provide clinical supervision to psychology and social work trainees and to psychiatric residents; support and facilitate the educational programs of the Department, School of Medicine, and University.

 Mentoring:

•  Advise students, staff, and junior faculty by spending time and guiding individuals regarding academic, curricular and career matters.

 Research:

• Conduct work to create and add to knowledge. Dissemination and peer review are critical to research productivity.
• Attain and manage funds appropriately to sustain research endeavors.

 Publications:

• Publications in accordance with the mission of EHVP to provide best practices in the care of veterans.

Clinical Practice:

•  Provide excellent and appropriate patient care at all clinical/hospital sites while ensuring compliance with all policies and regulations on patient care and billing.
• Adhere to clinical practice obligations for revenue generation in the provision of care.
• Participate in quality improvement endeavors.
• Experience and competency working with patients from diverse cultural backgrounds.

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs.  Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

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