Clinical Assistant Professor – Board Certified Behavior Analyst – Doctorate (BCBA-D)

Job Description

Classification Title:

Clinical Assistant Professor – Board Certified Behavior Analyst – Doctorate (BCBA-D)

Job Description:

The Department of Psychiatry at UF College of Medicine in Gainesville, Florida is seeking a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Division of Psychology. The position is a 12 month, full-time (1.0 FTE), non-tenured track faculty position. As a member of the University of Florida College of Medicine faculty, your assignment will be to work in collaboration with the UF Health Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment to expand the BCBA services. Your assignment may be changed based on the needs of the department and/or college.

This position will work to expand the applied behavior analysis and treatment services for children with a severe behavior disorders. Furthermore, this position will serve as an important academic faculty by supporting the training of medical and psychology students, interns, residents, and fellows for individuals with unique neurodevelopmental diagnoses.

Expected Salary:

$110,000 - $115,000

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. with an emphasis in applied behavior analysis, board certification at the doctoral level
• Current and maintain BCBA certificate
• Strong documentations skills
• Exceptional verbal and written communication
• Ability collaborate with other providers and professionals
• Ability to adapt and manage change

Preferred:

• Ability to work in a teaching environment and collaborate with other professionals
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Strong written communications skills

Compensation & Benefits

As one of the nation's top public research institutions, the University of Florida is dedicated to providing robust benefits options to support the wellbeing of their employees. The university offers a range of complementary and affordable benefit options to meet your family's financial, educational, and health needs. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Salary commensurate with candidate's experience
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage options
• Flexible spending accounts, employee wellness program, and employee assistance program
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance
• Plan for your future with retirement savings and investment options that grow with you
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, winter break, and personal holidays
• Time to recover – 8 weeks of paid parental and medical leave
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services

About the Department of Psychiatry

Faculty in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Florida are engaged in groundbreaking projects covering a variety of interests through our Centers, labs, and collaborations with other departments. The Department of Psychiatry includes a large outpatient center with various specialty clinics within (including one associated with our Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment), a very active inpatient service, psychiatry collaborative program for primary care practitioners, school consultation program, and community consultation services. The Department of Psychiatry spans services across adult, addiction, and child/adolescent specializations, including a freestanding psychiatric hospital, a large consult liaison service at the main UF Shands Hospital, the Florida Recovery Center operated by our Addiction Division, and multiple research centers including the Center for Addiction Research & Education and the Center for OCD and Related Disorders (COARD). UF is also an active site for the NIH-landmark Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study. Shands Children's Hospital is ranked the number 1 children's hospital in the state of Florida in US News and World Report (USNWR), and the Department of Pediatrics has national rankings in a number of pediatric specialties by USNWR.

UF is an active campus in the heart of a growing city. UF is one of the Top 10 public universities in the nation and one of the largest medical centers in Florida. UF is a leader in the Southeast for innovative, evidence-based treatment programs for a variety of mental health disorders with a strong commitment to the conduct of clinical science. UF College of Medicine is ranked 43rd in the nation by US News and World Report. UF is ranked #19 among public medical schools in the U.S. with $349 million in total research and sponsored program funding and researchers exploring topics across nine research centers and institutes. Why Choose Medicine At UF?

About Gainesville

The City of Gainesville holds many distinctions. Located in the northern part of Florida, Gainesville is home to the state's largest and oldest university (UF), and is one of the state's centers of education, innovation, healthcare, arts & culture, sports, and more. You can find the city routinely listed as one of the best college towns, best places to live, and best places to retire. Known for its preservation of historic buildings and the beauty of its natural surroundings, Gainesville's numerous parks, museums, and lakes provide endless entertainment to thousands of visitors and locals every year. Things to do in Gainesville, Visit Gainesville

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Interested applicants should submit the following items as part of the online application:

• Cover letter that states applicant's interest in the position and qualification relative to the credentials listed above.
• Curriculum Vitae
• Reference Names/Contact Information (3). The cover letter should include the names and contact information of three individuals who can provide an evaluative appraisal of the applicant's work, potential in the field, and capacity to be an effective colleague in an academic health sciences center. References will be requested from the Department should the applicant be considered.

Selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered "official" if a designation of "Issued to Student" is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).

The Search Committee will accept applications until the position is filled. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Health Assessment Required:

Yes

To apply, visit https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/541863