CLINICAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGIST

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 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Division of Pediatric Neurology is seeking a full-time faculty fixed-term, to join our department. The position can be assistant or associate professor rank depending on experience and eligibility. This role will be primarily clinical.

Clinical responsibilities will include providing adult outpatient neuropsychological evaluations in the Divisions of Cognitive Neurology, and in pre-surgical evaluations in the Divisions of Epilepsy and Movement Disorders. Typical reasons for referral include neurodegenerative and neuroinflammatory disorders, epilepsy, cerebrovascular disease or demyelinating disease causing cognitive and/or behavioral impairment. The successful applicant will be expected to supervise one or more psychometrists as well as to work within several multidisciplinary subspecialty clinics to provide real-time case discussions with colleagues and feedback to patients. Preference for applicants with previous experience in the use of brief screening batteries, digital and remote assessment as well as pre- and post-neurosurgical evaluations, Wada testing, language mapping during open craniotomies, and specific capacity evaluations.

This academic appointment requires providing tertiary clinical services, teaching trainees and medical students. Dedicated teaching at all levels including medical students, residents and fellows through lectures, seminars, conferences, and grand rounds is required. Participation in clinical research and extramural scholarly activities in the form of publications and service to professional organizations is encouraged.

The North Carolina Research Triangle Park (RTP) metropolitan area is a regional community with over 1.3 million residents. The area is cosmopolitan with one of the lowest costs of living of all major U.S. cities. The area is accompanied by excellent dining, entertainment, music, professional sports, and museums. Within the RTP, Chapel Hill offers excellent opportunities for K-12 education in both public and private school venues; several Chapel Hill area schools are listed among the Best Schools in the Nation. The area is home to several colleges and universities. Chapel Hill is a classic college town, with numerous cultural offerings, abundant housing options, easy commutes, and outstanding school districts. The area is known for its natural beauty, with many lakes, parks, forests, and rivers. The climate encourages outdoor activities such as hiking, swimming, boating, fishing, bicycling, and camping. This all combines to make Chapel Hill and surrounding areas a wonderful place to live and pursue a career.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Qualified candidates will have a Ph.D. or Psy.D.in clinical psychology/neuropsychology from an APA accredited psychology doctoral program. The candidate should be licensed or eligible for licensure in North Carolina.

Qualified candidates will have completed an APA-accredited pre-doctoral internship with a neuropsychology emphasis and 2-years of post-doctoral training in clinical neuropsychology in an academic medical center.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Preference for applicants with previous experience in the use of brief screening batteries, digital and remote assessment as well as pre- and post-neurosurgical evaluations, Wada testing, language mapping during open craniotomies, and specific capacity evaluations.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

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